Lauzon Music · Est. 1945
Elixir
Elixir strings in Canada, from Ottawa. Elixir is the coated string line from W. L. Gore and Associates. We keep NANOWEB acoustic, electric and bass sets in stock, OPTIWEB electric sets, and single acoustic strings.
Elixir buying guide and questions
Elixir
Buying guide
Elixir strings at Lauzon Music
What Elixir is known for
Coated strings built for long tone life, a line Elixir has made since the mid-1990s. The coatings protect the strings from dirt and sweat, and the plain steel strings carry an anti-rust plating so the whole set lasts. Elixir offers more than one coating; they share the same protection and tone life and differ in tone and feel.
The models we carry
What's in stock changes week to week. See every Elixir set in stock.
- NANOWEB electric. Nickel-plated steel with a bright tone and a smooth feel that makes bends, vibrato and slides easier
- OPTIWEB electric. Nickel-plated steel with the crisp tone of an uncoated string and a natural feel; OPTIWEB is made for electric strings only
- NANOWEB phosphor bronze acoustic. A rich, full tone with high-end clarity and a smooth feel that cuts finger squeak, in 6-string, 12-string and 3-pack sets
- NANOWEB 80/20 bronze acoustic. A brighter, lively acoustic tone, including the HD Light set
- NANOWEB bass and single strings. Nickel bass sets, and NANOWEB phosphor bronze singles for replacing one string
Buying Elixir from us
Elixir orders ship insured, free over $200 across Canada and the US, with no duty on US orders. If you're not sure which coating or gauge suits your guitar, or you're after an Elixir set that isn't on this page, ask us in the chat.
Questions
Elixir questions, answered
What's the difference between NANOWEB and OPTIWEB?
Tone and feel. Both coatings give the same protection and tone life. On electric strings, Elixir describes NANOWEB as bright with a smooth feel and OPTIWEB as crisp, like an uncoated string, with a natural feel. OPTIWEB is made for electric strings only.
Who makes Elixir strings?
Elixir is a W. L. Gore and Associates brand. Gore holds the Elixir, NANOWEB and OPTIWEB names.
Are the plain strings in an Elixir set coated?
The wound strings carry the coating. The plain steel strings have Elixir's anti-rust plating, which protects them from rust and corrosion so the whole set keeps its tone.
Phosphor bronze or 80/20 bronze?
Elixir describes its NANOWEB phosphor bronze sets as rich and full with high-end clarity, and its NANOWEB 80/20 bronze sets as bright and lively. Both have the same smooth NANOWEB feel.
Do you ship Elixir strings to the US?
Yes. Orders ship insured, free over $200 across Canada and the US, and US orders carry no duty.
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