Review Summary
4.5
13 Reviews
5
69% (9)
4
23% (3)
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8% (1)
31% Recommend this product (4 of 13 responses)
By Ric F.
Union KY
Great, Long-lasting Strings
May 8, 2022
I've been using Elixir strings for 20 years - they have unbelievable longevity. I play a lot outdoor summertime gigs and my hands (and strings) are always sweaty. Regular, non-coated strings are shot after 2 or 3 such gigs, but not Elixirs... I wipe them off and they're good to go. A set can last me an entire summer.
While the tone is not quite as good as some uncoated strings, it's still very, very good. Unless you are an absolute purist, you will be happy with the tone. I've tried many other brands of coated strings and in my opinion, Elixirs are the best on the market for longevity and tone.
Excellent longevity
Great tone
While the tone is not quite as good as some uncoated strings, it's still very, very good. Unless you are an absolute purist, you will be happy with the tone. I've tried many other brands of coated strings and in my opinion, Elixirs are the best on the market for longevity and tone.
By Stacey
Abilene, Texas
Favorite Electric Bass String
April 20, 2022
Elixirs are long-lasting. They settle in quickly - usually the same day I install them on my bass. The sound is consistent throughout the range of each string. The feel of each string is excellent thanks to the nanoweb coating on the strings. I highly recommend them.
Longer life than most strings
Consistent sound throughout the range of each string
Comfortable underneath fingers due to coating
Settles in quickly on the bass (less than 24 hours)
Somewhat pricey
Limited gauge sizes
By Mike
Syracuse NY
Been Using For Years
June 1, 2020
Love the longevity of these strings and they keep sounding fabulous!
Longlasting
By Armando R.
Brea
Not my type
June 1, 2020
To expensive,
3 string had tuning problems, cant slap
Sound was dry.
Need strings that are exceptionally bright
Sound.
By Johnny S.
Amador county
Just Awesome Strings dot com
November 8, 2019
I couldn’t care less about the strings, it’s this website that is the true rock star. Find the strings you want and order them. Sign up for the mailer and get discounts!! Seriously, I ordered 4 sets, and one set was on back order, they included a note regarding and sent the extra set a day later. They also include generic picks that work great for jam sessions and no one can find a pick !!!!
Great service - free picks !!!
Bass strings are expensive
By Randy C.
Elixir 5 Nickel
June 5, 2015
I have played Elixir strings in the past with no problems. I bought a new Ibanez SR5BBLTD that had Elixirs and the tone is just sweet. No problems after 6 months of playing daily!
By John R.
shredded coating
September 19, 2013
Although I've used Elixer bass strings for three years, a few months ago I bought an Ibanez BTB675-M bass and it came with Elixer strings on it. After two months, the B, E, and A string started shredding. They turned into "hairy" strings and were so distracting that I finally had to remove them. I must say the coating is very tough and hard to remove.
By shannon
review
May 15, 2011
I use this set along w/ a 32 gauge Elixir for my Carvin LB76. Works great!
By Robert J.
Elixir 5 string set
May 14, 2011
Great price. I use Elixirs on my five string fretless basses. I love the smooth feel and long life. If they made a set in 35-95 I would use them on my fretted basses as well.
By Luca G.
14202
May 4, 2011
The Elixir strings that I've bought on your shop are great, the sound is really cool, and the shipping was quite quick.
By woody b.
elixer bass strings
April 5, 2011
The best all around strings on the market for playing different styles. They rate high and are the longest lasting string I have used. They work well with different techniques.
By Mark S.
Elixir Bass guitar strings
November 29, 2010
Seems like I need extra long scale on all my 5 string basses... I've purchased long scale in the past only to find out the "B" string is too short... My fault I guess for not investigating deep enough.
Other than that I love these strings. They are the best coated strings I've used to date... Believe me I've tried them all!
Other than that I love these strings. They are the best coated strings I've used to date... Believe me I've tried them all!
By Kaoru
kind
November 28, 2010
The happy kind support. Also want to use.
