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product_id: 53454828
title: "Strings - Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating - Elixir Electric Guitar Strings - 3 Pack, Super Light 9-.42"
brand: "elixir"
price: "£32.00"
currency: GBP
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Elixir"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/53454828-strings-nickel-plated-steel-electric-guitar-strings-with-optiweb-coating
store_origin: GB
region: United Kingdom
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# Nickel Plated Steel for crisp, natural tone Super Light 9-.42 gauge for effortless play Optiweb Coating for long-lasting corrosion protection Strings - Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating - Elixir Electric Guitar Strings - 3 Pack, Super Light 9-.42

**Brand:** elixir
**Price:** £32.00
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎸 Elevate your sound with strings that outlast the rest!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Strings - Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating - Elixir Electric Guitar Strings - 3 Pack, Super Light 9-.42 by elixir
- **How much does it cost?** £32.00 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/53454828-strings-nickel-plated-steel-electric-guitar-strings-with-optiweb-coating)

## 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

- • **Built to Last:** Advanced coating technology resists corrosion and debris for extended tone life
- • **Trusted by Pros:** Top-rated with 4.7 stars and a loyal following among serious guitarists
- • **Effortless Performance:** Super light gauge (9-.42) reduces finger fatigue for fast, fluid playing
- • **Play More, Change Less:** 3-pack includes 2 sets + 1 bonus set to keep you jamming longer
- • **Natural Feel, Legendary Tone:** Optiweb coating delivers the crisp tone and smooth grip of uncoated strings

## Overview

Elixir Strings Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with Optiweb Coating offer a super light 9-.42 gauge set designed for electric guitars. Featuring a unique Optiweb polymer coating, these strings provide the natural feel and crisp tone of uncoated strings while delivering superior corrosion resistance and extended tone life. Sold in a value 3-pack (2 sets plus 1 bonus), they are perfect for musicians seeking durability, smooth playability, and consistent performance.

## Description

Elixir Electric Nickel Plated Steel Strings with OPTIWEB Coating give you the performance of a natural string — that crisp tone, natural feel and playable grip you know and love—without sacrificing the signature long-lasting tone life of Elixir Strings.

Review: Great strings for electric and acoustic guitar - I have used this brand of strings many times. I find their price reasonable. The strings themselves give off a great tone and are quite smooth. Your fingers don’t drag or make that strong a metal scraping twang when moving up and down the frets like some other brands do. I get good longevity with these strings and their tone stays great up to the point of a break when I then replace the entire set.
Review: Sound great play great and last a long time. - One of my Fav brands of strings. You cant go wrong with these they don't feel like a heavy coating and feel nice to play. They also last a long time, perfect for that guitar you only pick up now and again as well.

## Features

- promotional 3-pack of 2 sets plus 1 bonus set
- Played for the same crisp tone as an uncoated string, OPTIWEB Coating provides a natural feel
- Electric guitar strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
- Our coating technology protects against common corrosion and debris buildup, extending tone life longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings
- With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01KAQUF5S |
| Best Sellers Rank | 3,180 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 172 in Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Brand Name | Elixir |
| Coating Description | Optiweb Coating |
| Colour | Nickel |
| Country of Origin | USA |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,638) |
| Finish Type | Polymer coated (Optiweb) |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00733132165506 |
| Included Components | 3 sets of Elixir Electric Guitar Strings (Super Light 9-.42) |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings With Optiweb Coating |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Elixir Strings |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CEL 16550 |
| Material Type | Nickel Plated |
| Model Name | 16550 |
| Model Number | 16550 |
| Product Warranty | 1. |
| Recommended Uses For Product | play electric guitar |
| Set Name | 3-pack |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Nickel |
| UPC | 733132165506 |
| Unit Count | 3 unit |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elixir
- **Colour:** Nickel
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String gauge:** Light
- **String material type:** Nickel

## Images

![Strings - Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating - Elixir Electric Guitar Strings - 3 Pack, Super Light 9-.42 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81B7ItpnVQL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: For the custom light 9-46 set. what are the other 4 gauges? why is this vital info not on the packaging/description?**
A: the other 4 gauges are - 11-16-26-36. Totally agree with you but that's a matter for Elixir.
best regards supermusic57

**Q: Do they come with ball ends?**
A: Yes.!

**Q: Are these strings genuine? There are a lot of fake Chinese ones circulating around at the moment. Iv been stung before.**
A: We (Trevor Davies Music) are a music shop established in 1982. We only buy our strings direct from the official UK distributors. Our strong are 100% genuine.

**Q: Do Optiwebs suffer more finger squeak vs the Nanowebs?**
A: Not at all.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great strings for electric and acoustic guitar
*by S***T on 26 February 2026*

I have used this brand of strings many times. I find their price reasonable. The strings themselves give off a great tone and are quite smooth. Your fingers don’t drag or make that strong a metal scraping twang when moving up and down the frets like some other brands do. I get good longevity with these strings and their tone stays great up to the point of a break when I then replace the entire set.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sound great play great and last a long time.
*by M***K on 1 December 2025*

One of my Fav brands of strings. You cant go wrong with these they don't feel like a heavy coating and feel nice to play. They also last a long time, perfect for that guitar you only pick up now and again as well.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Really good if you have a problem with corrosion
*by D***N on 18 October 2025*

For a long time, I was using Ernie ball strings I would change them properly once a week, but with these ones I’ve had a set on for almost a month and I’m only just thinking about changing them so yeah kind of crazy. Really good strings highly recommend.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, 3 Pack, Super Light 9-42
- Elixir Strings Electric Guitar Strings with NANOWEB Coating, 3 Pack, Super Light .009-.042 (16540)
- Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, 3 Pack, Light 10-46

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*Last updated: 2026-05-21*