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product_id: 68517326
title: "Nickel Plated Steel 10-46"
brand: "elixir"
price: "RM118"
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category: "Elixir"
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# Bright, vibrant tone Corrosion & sweat resistant Made in USA precision Nickel Plated Steel 10-46

**Brand:** elixir
**Price:** RM118
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Stay bright, stay bold — strings that outlast your gigs!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Nickel Plated Steel 10-46 by elixir
- **How much does it cost?** RM118 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
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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

- • **Longest-Lasting Tone:** NANOWEB coating locks in brightness & feel, outlasting competitors by months.
- • **Corrosion-Resistant Armor:** Advanced tech shields strings from sweat, humidity, and rust—even in jungle climates.
- • **Trusted by Pros Worldwide:** Top-rated electric guitar strings with millions of players relying on consistent performance.
- • **Premium Nickel-Plated Steel:** Delivers punchy, clear sound with a smooth, comfortable fingertip feel.
- • **Precision Crafted in the USA:** Lab-tested and manufactured to exacting standards for reliable, stage-ready durability.

## Overview

Elixir Nickel Plated Steel 10-46 electric guitar strings feature proprietary NANOWEB coating technology that protects against corrosion, sweat, and debris buildup, ensuring a bright, vibrant tone and smooth feel that lasts significantly longer than standard strings. Made in the USA with premium nickel-plated steel, these light gauge strings are trusted by millions of musicians worldwide for reliable performance across genres like rock, punk, and metal.

## Description

Elixir Strings are trusted by players worldwide from home to stage for their longest-lasting tone. Our advanced NANOWEB Technology protects the entire string, even the gaps between the windings from debris buildup that deadens your tone. Your strings will sound and feel better for longer, saving you money and time without the hassle of endless string changes. These premium electric strings, crafted with nickel plated steel, deliver a bright, vibrant tone and punchy presence with a smooth and comfortable feel. So every note you play resonates with clarity and precision to match your passion.

Review: Perfect for the jungle - I live in the tropics—a literal jungle climate. Additionally, I am familiar with Elixir brand guitar strings, which I use for my 12-string acoustic and my 6-string acoustic. However, this is the first time I ever used Elixir brand ELECTRIC GUITAR strings. Frankly I was extremely worried because it seems that a large group of buyers of this product (steel strings) bought them for their acoustic guitar, it got me curious on the statistics of reviews where people are using the product for its intended purpose. I hope this review doesn't disappoint. So for anyone who wanders to the review section before buying, MY REVIEW IS FOR A 12-STRING SET FOR ELECTRIC GUITARS. There IS a difference and if you don't know, I invite you to do some research before committing to an investment as it could make your guitar sound better and last longer. So, I got a 12-string set for my 12-string electric. I was completely surprised that Elixir made a listing for the instrument because 12-string electrics are relatively rare, unusual, and old-fashioned—meaning it's a forgotten item that most string manufacturers overlook, especially with their flagship sets of strings. Elixir went against the odds and got this product out for weird people like me and it uses the same technology as their popular 6-string set counterparts have. Hurray! That being said, you get steel strings that are slipped into a tight micro-thin layer of plastic. This helps keep finger crud and buildup from getting in-between the winding of wound strings, which is one of the major culprits of strings losing their charming ring. The same plastic layer protects the string from sweaty hands and moisture (please do not dunk your guitar in a body of water), which would otherwise rust your strings and also make them sound dead/dull/bad. Considering that I live in the tropics with crazy humidity levels (normally above 80% everyday), these strings will last maintenance-free (you will still require to TUNE your guitar) for months in comparison to uncoated standard strings that could last about 1 month if I'm lucky. I haven't had my 12-string steel (electric guitar) strings for long enough to determine their longevity, however from my OTHER guitars that use the same brand, I can say that the strings could last a long time. One guitar I restrung back in OCTOBER 2022 and those strings still play and sound great. It's AUGUST 2023 now. I will admit that after such a long time, there is minor blemishing on their phosphor bronze strings, but that is exactly what I consider to be impressive. And I don't consider myself to be a soft/light player, neither. I have similar expectations for my steel strings from Elixir. Now unwound strings do not get the plastic coating, probably because of how awkward it would be if it started shifting. Instead, Elixir treats their strings with an anti-rust nickel coating. My research on their manufacturing process is inconclusive, but their "plain steel" strings (strings without winding) do last considerably longer than the competition. Albeit, they will still rust, but I'm sure one wipe from a dry cloth will lengthen the string life considerably. I don't wipe my strings and they tend to do well on their own. And remember: I live in a jungle climate. These strings feel slick on the fingertips, which some people love or hate. I prefer slick instead of sticky. And now that I mention it, there is a small group of people who HATE these strings with a passion. Realistically, though, people don't have conversations about guitar strings—unless you're talking about your G String. I think any self-respecting guitarist will complain about how their G String is "too loose" or "too tight" or "too sharp" or "too flat" at some point of their life. How at one moment, you feel like "it's there" and then after a bit, it feels like it shifted and now it feels weird. I personally don't like it when mine is "too noticeable". We've all been there. As long as it doesn't snap during your performance is the key. Otherwise you'll be red with embarrassment with your G String hanging down by your knees or ankles. I think these strings are the best. Some say that the plastic coating can interfere with how pickups interact with the strings, which I say that the coating is so thin that the impact on sound is negligible. MY ONLY RECOMMENDATION when using these strings is to make sure your pick and fingernails do not have sharp edges. The moment that the integrity of the coating is compromised, the strings will lose their magic and rust alarmingly faster. Since I ensure that I'm using smooth-edged picks by round sanding the edges with 600 to 1200 to 2000 grit sandpaper (my personal approach), I find that I can play as heavy and aggressively as I want with these strings and nothing bad happens to the coating. So, to wrap up my thoughts, these strings sound beautiful; they feel beautiful; they last a crazy long time; and most important to me: they can easily endure high humidity climates.
Review: Favorite strings bundled as a 4-pack - I love Elixir strings - they last long, feel awesome, and sound vibrant. I am really impressed with the build quality of the strings and the overall sound quality. The 10-46 gauge is my preferred range - playing between rock, punk, and metal. These strings last an extremely long time. I have had some sets I purchased previously that I have left on guitars for a few years because I was too lazy to change them, but honestly, they still sound great, about as bright when first installed. The price for the four-pack at the time was much, much cheaper than buying four individual packs; however, I see where the price fluctuates and can be the same price or even more, so beware and check the prices. Also, the four pack groups all the strings together - you have to check the individual sleeves and make sure you use one of each string diameter when re-stringing your guitar. Not a big deal, just a heads up.

## Features

- LONGEST-LASTING TONE: Made with nickel plated steel wrap wire and our proprietary NANOWEB Technology, these strings deliver a bright and vibrant tone, with a comfortable and smooth feel
- BRILLIANT TONE: Elixir Strings are often rated the best electric guitar strings, trusted by millions worldwide for reliable performance. From our light electric strings to our heavier gauges
- CORROSION RESISTANT: Advanced technology protects from tone-deadening sweat, corrosion, humidity and rust. Elixir Strings retain their out-of-the-box tone longer than other coated or uncoated strings
- MADE IN THE USA: Elixir Strings are lab- and field-tested and made to exacting specifications in our state of the art facility. Versatile and durable, they keep your guitar always sounding its best
- CONTENTS: 1x Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Technology, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 10-13-17-26-36-46

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B0002E1O3G |
| Best Sellers Rank | #104 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #4 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Color Name | Silver |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (19,056) |
| Date First Available | August 7, 2005 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Item Styling | Wrap |
| Item Weight | 1.41 ounces |
| Item model number | 12052 |
| Material Type | Nickel-plated |
| Musical Style | rock |
| Number of Strings | 6 |
| Product Dimensions | 4.1 x 4.7 x 0.6 inches |
| Size | Light (.010-.046) |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material | Coated Steel |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elixir
- **Color:** Silver
- **Instrument:** Electric, Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Coated Steel

## Images

![Nickel Plated Steel 10-46 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61VPu2PkGRL.jpg)

## Available Options

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

## Questions & Answers

**Q: How many weeks is the life about these ones? is this better d addario nyxl? i´m use ernie ball super slinky right now... worth the change?**
A: About 3 months, is the same quality as nyxl, worth the change

**Q: Excuse me, these are with 011 gauge, right?**
A: That is correct. These go from .011 to .049. Best, -Brian

**Q: what size strings would you guys recommend for a beginner that has no experience whatsoever with any kind of instrument Any answer I will appreciate**
A: The smaller the gauge, the thinner the strings are. Usually, people refer to them as "9s, 10s, 11s and sometimes 12s." That refers to the high E string (the smallest one) at 0.009mm thick, 0.10mm thick, 0.11mm etc... If you're a beginner, 9s will be the easiest to play, but you may be better off using 10s right from the start so you can build up some strength. But you don't want playing to be uncomfortable. To be honest, the best way to learn and to gain finger strength would be by playing acoustic guitar

**Q: Would the heavy ones work good on a hollow body guitar?**
A: Yah, they should. Are you upping or changing gauge? If so the heavier gauge might throw off your guitar set up. I use the 11's or 12's in standard on everything from my tele to my acoustic, so they should sound and work well. Just make sure you're set up to handle whatever gauge you throw at it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect for the jungle
*by J***N on August 9, 2023*

I live in the tropics—a literal jungle climate. Additionally, I am familiar with Elixir brand guitar strings, which I use for my 12-string acoustic and my 6-string acoustic. However, this is the first time I ever used Elixir brand ELECTRIC GUITAR strings. Frankly I was extremely worried because it seems that a large group of buyers of this product (steel strings) bought them for their acoustic guitar, it got me curious on the statistics of reviews where people are using the product for its intended purpose. I hope this review doesn't disappoint. So for anyone who wanders to the review section before buying, MY REVIEW IS FOR A 12-STRING SET FOR ELECTRIC GUITARS. There IS a difference and if you don't know, I invite you to do some research before committing to an investment as it could make your guitar sound better and last longer. So, I got a 12-string set for my 12-string electric. I was completely surprised that Elixir made a listing for the instrument because 12-string electrics are relatively rare, unusual, and old-fashioned—meaning it's a forgotten item that most string manufacturers overlook, especially with their flagship sets of strings. Elixir went against the odds and got this product out for weird people like me and it uses the same technology as their popular 6-string set counterparts have. Hurray! That being said, you get steel strings that are slipped into a tight micro-thin layer of plastic. This helps keep finger crud and buildup from getting in-between the winding of wound strings, which is one of the major culprits of strings losing their charming ring. The same plastic layer protects the string from sweaty hands and moisture (please do not dunk your guitar in a body of water), which would otherwise rust your strings and also make them sound dead/dull/bad. Considering that I live in the tropics with crazy humidity levels (normally above 80% everyday), these strings will last maintenance-free (you will still require to TUNE your guitar) for months in comparison to uncoated standard strings that could last about 1 month if I'm lucky. I haven't had my 12-string steel (electric guitar) strings for long enough to determine their longevity, however from my OTHER guitars that use the same brand, I can say that the strings could last a long time. One guitar I restrung back in OCTOBER 2022 and those strings still play and sound great. It's AUGUST 2023 now. I will admit that after such a long time, there is minor blemishing on their phosphor bronze strings, but that is exactly what I consider to be impressive. And I don't consider myself to be a soft/light player, neither. I have similar expectations for my steel strings from Elixir. Now unwound strings do not get the plastic coating, probably because of how awkward it would be if it started shifting. Instead, Elixir treats their strings with an anti-rust nickel coating. My research on their manufacturing process is inconclusive, but their "plain steel" strings (strings without winding) do last considerably longer than the competition. Albeit, they will still rust, but I'm sure one wipe from a dry cloth will lengthen the string life considerably. I don't wipe my strings and they tend to do well on their own. And remember: I live in a jungle climate. These strings feel slick on the fingertips, which some people love or hate. I prefer slick instead of sticky. And now that I mention it, there is a small group of people who HATE these strings with a passion. Realistically, though, people don't have conversations about guitar strings—unless you're talking about your G String. I think any self-respecting guitarist will complain about how their G String is "too loose" or "too tight" or "too sharp" or "too flat" at some point of their life. How at one moment, you feel like "it's there" and then after a bit, it feels like it shifted and now it feels weird. I personally don't like it when mine is "too noticeable". We've all been there. As long as it doesn't snap during your performance is the key. Otherwise you'll be red with embarrassment with your G String hanging down by your knees or ankles. I think these strings are the best. Some say that the plastic coating can interfere with how pickups interact with the strings, which I say that the coating is so thin that the impact on sound is negligible. MY ONLY RECOMMENDATION when using these strings is to make sure your pick and fingernails do not have sharp edges. The moment that the integrity of the coating is compromised, the strings will lose their magic and rust alarmingly faster. Since I ensure that I'm using smooth-edged picks by round sanding the edges with 600 to 1200 to 2000 grit sandpaper (my personal approach), I find that I can play as heavy and aggressively as I want with these strings and nothing bad happens to the coating. So, to wrap up my thoughts, these strings sound beautiful; they feel beautiful; they last a crazy long time; and most important to me: they can easily endure high humidity climates.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Favorite strings bundled as a 4-pack
*by N***T on January 2, 2026*

I love Elixir strings - they last long, feel awesome, and sound vibrant. I am really impressed with the build quality of the strings and the overall sound quality. The 10-46 gauge is my preferred range - playing between rock, punk, and metal. These strings last an extremely long time. I have had some sets I purchased previously that I have left on guitars for a few years because I was too lazy to change them, but honestly, they still sound great, about as bright when first installed. The price for the four-pack at the time was much, much cheaper than buying four individual packs; however, I see where the price fluctuates and can be the same price or even more, so beware and check the prices. Also, the four pack groups all the strings together - you have to check the individual sleeves and make sure you use one of each string diameter when re-stringing your guitar. Not a big deal, just a heads up.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Bright tone, clean sound. No finger scratchy sound when you move your fingers on the strings..
*by R***. on August 22, 2025*

I love Elixir guitar strings. They last a long time and have a nice feel and sound bright and new. They look great too. They highlight your guitars with the way they reflect lighting off of them. But what I like best is the way they feel when your playing. They dont have that scratch like sound when you reposition your fingers, just nice tones. I haven't tried a whole lot of other strings, I suppose because I haven't changed strings too often, being that I haven't been playing all that long. I usrd to play when I was younger pretty good, but went without playing for decades so, I'm getting reacquainted with guitar again. These strings are very nice though. Guitar players that haven't tried Elixir strings should try them out. They are good in all aspects, and probably last longer than a lot of other strings out there. That was a quality that I read somewhere that was reviewing them.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Elixir Strings, Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 10-46
- Elixir Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, 80/20 Bronze with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Bright and Focused Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 12-53
- D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black

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