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Are Elixir strings made by Daddario?

Are Elixir strings made by Daddario?

This is 100% true. That being said, Elixir doesn’t actually make the string itself, they just apply the coating. They get their strings from various manufacturers. Elixir also now manufactures some of their own strings, so this is not quite true.

What Strings does Marcus Mumford use?

As expected we find out that Marcus prefers a heavier gauge string favouring ELIXIR Nanoweb E16102 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings 13-56 Medium. This is of course the desired choice for a number of reasons, durability, lifespan and reliability. Strengths we often hear associated with Elixir continually.

What’s the difference between Elixir Strings and Polyweb strings?

The difference between our coating “flavors” lies in the tone and feel. Elixir Strings with NANOWEB Coating sound and feel more like traditional, uncoated strings. They are bright and lively, and the coating is so thin that you can barely tell it’s there. Elixir Strings with POLYWEB Coating have a warm, “played-in” tone.

Who are some famous musicians that play Elixir Strings?

Elixir Electric Strings with OPTIWEB Coating offer the tone life I expect and the crisp tone and natural feel I love. Mike Eldred I don’t have to change these bass strings all the time and they still sound fantastic. John Paul Jones I put my first set on my guitar, and two weeks later they still sounded awesome. Kaki King

What kind of tone do Elixir Strings have?

They are bright and lively, and the coating is so thin that you can barely tell it’s there. Elixir Strings with POLYWEB Coating have a warm, “played-in” tone. While our POLYWEB and NANOWEB Coatings differ in tone and feel, both offer a smooth feel, reduce finger squeak, and deliver extended tone life. Do you make taper wound bass strings? Yes!

What do Elixir Strings with nanoweb coating sound like?

Elixir Strings with NANOWEB Coating sound and feel more like traditional, uncoated strings. They are bright and lively, and the coating is so thin that you can barely tell it’s there. Elixir Strings with POLYWEB Coating have a warm, “played-in” tone.