Elixir Strings 12052 Nanoweb Electric Guitar Strings 10-46

Elixir 12052 NANOWEB — Light 10–46 Electric Guitar Strings

Elixir 12052 is a six-string nickel-plated steel electric guitar string set with NANOWEB coating and a 10–46 gauge range. This is a set for electric guitar, not a classical nylon-string or acoustic bronze set. Elixir protects the wound strings with a coating that covers the gaps between windings; anti-rust treated plain strings complement the set.

Sound, Feel and Choosing a Gauge

NANOWEB is Elixir’s thinner electric-string coating, intended to retain a lively, present response with a smooth surface. Compared with Elixir 12002 (9–42), this 10–46 set starts with a heavier first string, so it generally feels firmer for bends at similar scale and tuning. String tension also changes with your instrument’s scale length and tuning, so check the existing string set and setup before changing gauges.

Exact Set Specifications

Fitting and Maintenance

Install on a compatible electric guitar, stretch each new string gently after tuning, and check intonation if you change from your previous gauge. Wipe away sweat after playing. The coating can reduce debris buildup but does not make strings maintenance-free. Confirm the exact 12052 model if you are replacing a set you already like.

Source: Elixir manufacturer’s gauge and coating information.