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Elixir – 12-53 Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Coating – Light 16052
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Elixir – 12-53 Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Coating – Light 16052

Original price was: $28.99.Current price is: $8.70.

SKU: ELI-16052 Category: Tag:

FEATURES

  • 1 acoustic guitar string*
  • Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
  • Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
  • Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
  • Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
  • Reduces finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
  • Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings resist tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring a longer life for entire set
  • With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music

*Source: MI SalesTrak® (US $ Vol)

STRING GAUGES AND PART NUMBERS

PART NO. GAUGE E-1 B-2 G-3 D-4 A-5 E-6
16002 Extra Light 0.01 0.014 0.023 0.03 0.039 0.047
16027 Custom Light 0.011 0.015 0.022 0.032 0.042 0.052
16052 Light 0.012 0.016 0.024 0.032 0.042 0.053
16077 Light-Medium 0.012 0.016 0.024 0.035 0.045 0.056
16102 Medium 0.013 0.017 0.026 0.035 0.045 0.056
16182 HD Light 0.013 0.017 0.025 0.032 0.042 0.053
16152 12-String Light 0.01 0.014 0.023 0.03 0.039 0.047
0.01 0.014 0.009 0.012 0.018 0.027

STRING TENSION FOR TUNING

String tension shown below is an approximation. Guitar string tension is based upon a 25.5″ guitar scale length and standard tuning.

GAUGE E-1 B-2 G-3 D-4 A-5 E-6 TOTAL TENSION
DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS)
Extra Light Strings .010 / 16 .014 / 18 .023 / 28 .030 / 27 .039 / 25 .047 / 21 135
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
Custom Light Strings .011 / 20 .015 / 20 .022 / 25 .032 / 30 .042 / 30 .052 / 25 150
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
Light Strings .012 / 23 .016 / 23 .024 / 30 .032 / 30 .042 / 30 .053 / 26 162
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
Light-Medium Strings .012 / 23 .016 / 23 .024 / 30 .035 / 37 .045 / 34 .056 / 29 176
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
Medium Strings .013 / 27 .017 / 26 .026 / 35 .035 / 37 .045 / 34 .056 / 29 188
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
HD Light Strings .013 / 27 .017 / 26 .025 / 34 .032 / 31 .042 / 30 .053 / 26 174
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
12-String Light .010 / 16 .014 / 18 .023 / 27 .030 / 26 .039 / 24 .047 / 20
Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs)
12-String Light Continued .010 / 16 .014 / 18 .009 / 19 .012 / 19 .018 / 23 .027 / 26 251

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