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product_id: 155894505
title: "Elixir Strings 16182 Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, HD Light Gauge"
brand: "elixir"
price: "£40.14"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 6
category: "Elixir"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/155894505-elixir-strings-16182-acoustic-phosphor-bronze-guitar-strings-with-nanoweb
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Longest tone life HD Light Gauge 013-053 Full NANOWEB Coating Elixir Strings 16182 Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, HD Light Gauge

**Brand:** elixir
**Price:** £40.14
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Play longer, sound brighter — Elixir Strings keep your tone alive!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Elixir Strings 16182 Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, HD Light Gauge by elixir
- **How much does it cost?** £40.14 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## 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

- • **Extended Tone Longevity:** Experience rich, vibrant sound that outlasts all other coated or uncoated strings—play longer, change less.
- • **Precision HD Light Gauge:** Ultra-responsive 013-053 strings for effortless play and dynamic tone control.
- • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** Top-ranked #1 acoustic string by US sales, favored by discerning musicians who demand excellence.
- • **Phosphor Bronze Brilliance:** Balanced warmth and sparkling highs deliver a professional-grade acoustic voice.
- • **Revolutionary NANOWEB Coating:** Complete string coverage protects every winding, blocking grime and rust for unmatched durability.

## Overview

Elixir Strings 16182 are premium phosphor bronze acoustic guitar strings featuring an ultra-thin NANOWEB coating that fully encapsulates each string, preventing buildup and corrosion. Designed with HD Light gauges (013-053), they deliver a bright, clear tone with extended lifespan, making them the #1 selling acoustic strings in the US. Ideal for professionals and serious players seeking consistent, vibrant sound and reduced string changes.

## Description

Strum confidently with the same premium acoustic guitar strings that experienced players worldwide trust to keep their incredible tone longer than any other string available. Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands' coated and uncoated guitar strings. Anti-Rust Plating on plain steel strings ensures longer tone life for the entire set. Who wouldn't love more quality playing time between the hassle and cost of string changes? Engineered to endure, these acoustic strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire boast a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity. Compared to our original POLYWEB Coating, the ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating allows a more traditionally textured, "uncoated" feel. For a slicker, gentler feel, try a set of strings with our original POLYWEB Coating. The 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with POLYWEB Coating, for example, might be a good fit if you want a more robust and rounded tone. On the other end of the tone spectrum, our 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating deliver a brighter, crisper tone alongside the same traditional feel as these phosphor bronze strings. Of course, the kind of string you play is all a matter of personal preference. Not sure what tone or feel is right for you? Try them out for yourself, and find your new favorite string from Elixir Strings. For a more in-depth look at what makes our strings so special, scroll to the branded info further down the page. Elixir Strings: Great tone. Long life.

Review: Have a horrible metallic tone - Very expensive. Have a horrible metallic tone. I did not like the strings. Also very hard on the fingers.
Review: Muy buenas cuerdas - Un poco duras, teniendo en cuenta que pasé de 0.10 a 0.13 y mi mano se resiente con las cejillas, pero por el sonido que sale de estas cuerdas vale la pena soportar el dolor que produce. Mi acústica tiene la caja pequeña y aún así con estas cuerdas el sonido es espectacular, un poco más agudo pero muy bonito. Al principio la afinación varía mucho pero una vez las cuerdas se acomodan la variación es minima. Para evitar sobre estiramientos aconsejo hacer una primera afinación medio tono por debajo de lo habitual, y tocar un rato para que se acomoden poco a poco.

## Features

- NEW! Developed with Taylor Guitars
- HD Light Gauges: 013 017 025 032 042 053
- Players tell us their tone lasts longer than any other string-coated or uncoated
- #1 acoustic guitar string (MI SalesTrak (US $ Vol))

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00JBIVXGC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #35,885 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #527 in Acoustic Guitar Strings |
| Brand | Elixir |
| Brand Name | Elixir |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Colour | Phos Br NANOWEB Coating |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,421 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Bronze Plated |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00733132161829 |
| Instrument | Acoustic Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Strings |
| Item Weight | 45 g |
| Manufacturer | Elixir |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 16182 |
| Material Type | phosphor bronze |
| Model Number | 16182 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Playing music on an acoustic guitar |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Coated Phosphor Bronze |
| UPC | 733132161829 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elixir
- **Colour:** Phos Br NANOWEB Coating
- **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Coated Phosphor Bronze

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐ Have a horrible metallic tone
*by A***R on 20 November 2015*

Very expensive. Have a horrible metallic tone. I did not like the strings. Also very hard on the fingers.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy buenas cuerdas
*by @***O on 24 October 2016*

Un poco duras, teniendo en cuenta que pasé de 0.10 a 0.13 y mi mano se resiente con las cejillas, pero por el sonido que sale de estas cuerdas vale la pena soportar el dolor que produce. Mi acústica tiene la caja pequeña y aún así con estas cuerdas el sonido es espectacular, un poco más agudo pero muy bonito. Al principio la afinación varía mucho pero una vez las cuerdas se acomodan la variación es minima. Para evitar sobre estiramientos aconsejo hacer una primera afinación medio tono por debajo de lo habitual, y tocar un rato para que se acomoden poco a poco.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best quality, sound & playability
*by W***S on 3 April 2018*

I installed this set on my 1969 Guild Acoustic. I have went through so many strings in the past. I have been using these for 3 years now and I am only on my second set. Durable, long lasting, quality guitar strings. Smooth and softer on the fingers. Sure cuts down on the slide noise. I have also purchased these for my 12 string and will never switch back to cheap strings again. These last 3 times as long as the $10 cheap ones and would have lasted longer if I didn’t over tighten my strings from changing my tuning so much. Simply the best strings. I was happy when my new taylor GS mini guitar came with these strings in a med. gage already. The best sounding guitar with the best strings, what a great combo.

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*Last updated: 2026-05-17*