---
product_id: 50565148
title: "Strings Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating, Custom Light (.009-.052)"
brand: "elixir"
price: "VT6599"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Elixir"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/50565148-strings-electric-guitar-strings-with-optiweb-coating-custom-light-009
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# Extended tone life up to 9 months+ Nickel-plated steel wrap for crisp tone OPTIWEB® coating for corrosion resistance Strings Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating, Custom Light (.009-.052)

**Brand:** elixir
**Price:** VT6599
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Play longer, sound sharper — never settle for less than Elixir®

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Strings Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating, Custom Light (.009-.052) by elixir
- **How much does it cost?** VT6599 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/50565148-strings-electric-guitar-strings-with-optiweb-coating-custom-light-009)

## Best For

- elixir enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted elixir brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Smooth, Natural Touch:** Coating technology delivers a non-sticky, authentic feel that enhances your playing comfort.
- • **Proven Longevity & Value:** Lasts up to 3x longer than standard strings—save money and avoid frequent restringing.
- • **Crisp, Uncoated Tone Feel:** Experience the bright, natural sound of uncoated strings with the durability of advanced coating.
- • **Next-Level Corrosion Defense:** OPTIWEB® coating shields strings from rust and debris, keeping your tone fresh longer than any competitor.
- • **Custom Light Gauge (.009-.052):** Perfect balance of playability and tone for versatile electric guitar styles.

## Overview

Elixir® Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating combine nickel-plated steel construction and innovative coating technology to deliver a crisp, natural tone with exceptional corrosion resistance. Custom light gauge (.009-.052) strings offer smooth playability and extended lifespan, lasting months longer than typical strings. Ideal for professional and passionate guitarists seeking premium sound and durability.

## Description

Buy Elixir® Strings Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating, Custom Light (.009-.052). Free delivery and returns on eligible orders.

Review: Absolutely worth the extra money - I tend to go through strings fairly quickly - less so from breakage but more because they wear out and get corroded/rusty. Playing for a couple of hours most days I'd usually go through a set of strings in around 2-3 weeks before they feel bad enough for me to change them. Decided to give coated strings a go and my first set lasted 2 months before one broke - even at the 2 month mark they still felt fine and I saw no need to change them. Grabbed another set and they are still on my guitar 9 months later. No breakage, hardly any buildup on the strings, no rust/corrosion - they don't sound dead, still have great tuning stability on my Telecaster. The coating doesn't feel sticky at all to me like some suggest, however it is obviously a different texture to regular uncoated strings which takes a little bit of getting used to. However after the initial adjustment period they feel absolutely excellent to play. Some people say they sound less bright overall than uncoated strings however I don't really have that issue - to me they sound about the same as uncoated strings after you've used them for 5 or 6 hours, however they sound like that forever - its worth the tradeoff to me. I suspect the brightness may be more of an issue with heavier gauges however the 9-42 set sound great. Overall these are excellent strings and are definitely worth the extra money - I won't be going back to buying uncoated strings any time soon as these also work out much cheaper for me.
Review: Delicious - These are really nice strings. I’ve put them on a Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH and the first thing I noticed was how great they feel. Especially when compared to whatever cheap, nasty cheese wires were on the guitar when I got it. Really smooth and nice to play. Sound wise, when playing clean they’re nice and bright without being too jangly, if you know what I mean. The low notes have a nice round tone and the highs are really tasty. With distortion, they sounded even better and had to go and change my pants shortly after. I don’t think they’re as bendable as EB Super Slinky’s, however don’t let that be a put off, it’s probably not by very much, you just need to use a little more strength when bending, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I am currently having issues with tuning stability, but hoping that’s just down to the new guitar settling in and possibly needing some adjustment. Time will tell, but very impressed so far.

## Features

- Electric guitar strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
- Played for the same crisp tone as an uncoated string
- Optiweb Coating provides a natural feel
- Our coating technology protects against common corrosion and debris buildup, extending tone life longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings (Elixir strings player survey)

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01NBNS2OA |
| Best Sellers Rank | 879 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 64 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material | Steel |
| Colour | Blue |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (4,841) |
| Date First Available | 1 Mar. 2017 |
| Item Weight | 31.1 g |
| Item model number | 19027 |
| Material Type | Nicke plated steel |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 1.27 x 10.41 x 11.94 cm; 31.18 g |
| Scale Length | inches |
| Size | Custom Light (9-46) |
| String Gauge | (0.009-0.046) |
| String Material | Nickel-Plated |
| Styling | Wrap |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elixir
- **Colour:** Blue
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** (0.009-0.046)
- **String material type:** Nickel-Plated

## Images

![Strings Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB® Coating, Custom Light (.009-.052) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Uvxtrjf1L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: What’s the difference between the super light and custom light aside from the low Estring? Is that the only string that is different between the two s**
A: From my understanding ‘custom’ strings are typically just different gauges from the standard range. So yes, its entirely possible thats all the difference is. The individual string gauge matters tho so research it a little if youre not sure

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely worth the extra money
*by E***W on 11 July 2022*

I tend to go through strings fairly quickly - less so from breakage but more because they wear out and get corroded/rusty. Playing for a couple of hours most days I'd usually go through a set of strings in around 2-3 weeks before they feel bad enough for me to change them. Decided to give coated strings a go and my first set lasted 2 months before one broke - even at the 2 month mark they still felt fine and I saw no need to change them. Grabbed another set and they are still on my guitar 9 months later. No breakage, hardly any buildup on the strings, no rust/corrosion - they don't sound dead, still have great tuning stability on my Telecaster. The coating doesn't feel sticky at all to me like some suggest, however it is obviously a different texture to regular uncoated strings which takes a little bit of getting used to. However after the initial adjustment period they feel absolutely excellent to play. Some people say they sound less bright overall than uncoated strings however I don't really have that issue - to me they sound about the same as uncoated strings after you've used them for 5 or 6 hours, however they sound like that forever - its worth the tradeoff to me. I suspect the brightness may be more of an issue with heavier gauges however the 9-42 set sound great. Overall these are excellent strings and are definitely worth the extra money - I won't be going back to buying uncoated strings any time soon as these also work out much cheaper for me.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Delicious
*by A***R on 28 February 2025*

These are really nice strings. I’ve put them on a Charvel Pro-Mod DK24 HH and the first thing I noticed was how great they feel. Especially when compared to whatever cheap, nasty cheese wires were on the guitar when I got it. Really smooth and nice to play. Sound wise, when playing clean they’re nice and bright without being too jangly, if you know what I mean. The low notes have a nice round tone and the highs are really tasty. With distortion, they sounded even better and had to go and change my pants shortly after. I don’t think they’re as bendable as EB Super Slinky’s, however don’t let that be a put off, it’s probably not by very much, you just need to use a little more strength when bending, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing. I am currently having issues with tuning stability, but hoping that’s just down to the new guitar settling in and possibly needing some adjustment. Time will tell, but very impressed so far.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings. Last for ages.
*by K***S on 30 December 2025*

Really strong and reliable strings.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Elixir Strings 19027 Coated Nickel Electric Guitar Strings, Custom Light (.009-.046)
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- Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with POLYWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Warm Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Custom Light 9-46

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*Last updated: 2026-03-12*