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3-Pack Elixir 16550 Optiweb Coated Electric Guitar Strings (Super Light, 9-42) Expired

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Amazon has 3-Pack Elixir 16550 Optiweb Coated Electric Guitar Strings (Super Light, 9-42) for $15.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+ orders.

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About this item:
  • Electric guitar strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
  • Played for the same crisp tone as an uncoated string
  • OPTIWEB Coating provides a natural feel
  • Our coating technology protects against common corrosion and debris buildup, extending tone life longer than any other brand's coated or uncoated strings (Elixir Strings player survey)
  • 3 sets for the price of 2 - Super Light gauge: .009 .011 .016 .024 .032 .042

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Amazon [amazon.com] has 3-Pack Elixir Strings 16550 Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating, Super Light (.009-.042) for $15.99. Shipping is free w/ Prime or on $35+.

Details:
  • Electric guitar strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
  • Played for the same crisp tone as an uncoated string
  • OPTIWEB Coating provides a natural feel
  • Our coating technology protects against common corrosion and debris buildup, extending tone life longer than any other brand's coated or uncoated strings (Elixir Strings player survey)
  • 3 sets for the price of 2 - Super Light gauge: .009 .011 .016 .024 .032 .042
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Model: Elixir Strings 16550 Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating, 3 Pack, Super Light (.009-.042)

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nealnealneal
04-10-2024 at 11:12 AM.
04-10-2024 at 11:12 AM.
Great deal! Just wish they were in my gauge.
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Cruzweb
04-10-2024 at 11:35 AM.
04-10-2024 at 11:35 AM.
Great price. These are usually $15 per set.
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PNUCKLE
04-10-2024 at 12:31 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:31 PM.
used to play elixir, but started playing EXP's in this gauge on both my PRS SE ZM and My Gibson LP Studio. EXP's are also expensive, so in for the full limit of 4 packs of these. Should be good for a few years of casual nightly playing. Thanks!!
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ash78
04-10-2024 at 12:31 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:31 PM.
Argh, electric…but still great strings. I just prefer heavy electric and light acoustic. Makes it easier to go back and forth Wink
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hizzledizzle
04-10-2024 at 12:34 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:34 PM.
Started playing lighter strings on my Telecaster not that long ago, and it makes it feel so much easier to play. I assume it's because there is less string tension. This seems like a good deal.

Anyone know what the difference between Nanoweb and Optiweb coatings is?
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dukey3784
04-10-2024 at 12:43 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:43 PM.
Deal is dead
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grassonion
04-10-2024 at 12:45 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:45 PM.
Dang, deal died fast
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PNUCKLE
04-10-2024 at 12:49 PM.
04-10-2024 at 12:49 PM.
glad I jumped on this. This is a KILLER price on these strings.
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KeungP
04-10-2024 at 01:00 PM.
04-10-2024 at 01:00 PM.
Quote from Cruzweb :
Great price. These are usually $15 per set.
Think that is the price for the acoustics. These ones (electric) are $30 for the pack of 3 (not $25.33 as OP stated).

Any way it's academic as the deal is over sadly
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RyanL
04-10-2024 at 01:04 PM.
04-10-2024 at 01:04 PM.
Quote from hizzledizzle :
Started playing lighter strings on my Telecaster not that long ago, and it makes it feel so much easier to play. I assume it's because there is less string tension. This seems like a good deal.

Anyone know what the difference between Nanoweb and Optiweb coatings is?
Yes, this is the perfect gauge for a 25.5" scale guitar. On something like a les Paul with a 24.75" scale, I typically go with the next gauge up. I have the same question as you do about the whole nanoweb vs optiweb. Maybe it has a little less wax, IDK. They also have (or had, not sure because I haven't purchased them in a while) polyweb ones too. Believe those had extra wax on the stings and felt a little strange to me. I just remembered liking nanoweb more a few years back when I did a taste test and stuck with the nanos since.
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Cruzweb
04-10-2024 at 01:04 PM.
04-10-2024 at 01:04 PM.
Quote from KeungP :
Think that is the price for the acoustics. These ones (electric) are $30 for the pack of 3 (not $25.33 as OP stated).

Any way it's academic as the deal is over sadly

Nope. Regular MSRP for a single set of Elixer electric strings is about $15. Maybe the bundles are cheaper or the 9s are cheaper than the 10s but if Im buying single pack of Elixer strings, I expect to pay about $15 or $16.
The 10-46s are $16 each, comparable pricing at sweetwater and Guitar Center

https://a.co/d/8YEvJgQ
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Crispysonofa
04-10-2024 at 01:34 PM.
04-10-2024 at 01:34 PM.
Expired.
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Hefewe1zen
04-10-2024 at 03:18 PM.
04-10-2024 at 03:18 PM.
elixir strings are great but beware, there are reports of counterfeits on amazon
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