Elixir 11050 Polyweb Acoustic Lite 12/53
Elixir Strings, the #1 selling acoustic guitar string*
- Only coated string brand to protect the entire string with an ultra-thin coating, keeping gunk out of the gaps between the windings
- Extended Tone Life – players report their tone lasts longer than any other string, uncoated or coated
- Consistent performance and tone – ready to play whenever you are
- Smooth feel that is easy on your fingers and enhances playability
- Reduces finger squeak – good for both performance and recording
- Anti-Rust Plated Plain Steel Strings resist tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring a longer life for entire set
- With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, spend more time making music
ACOUSTIC 80/20 BRONZE WITH POLYWEB COATING
| PART NO. | GAUGE | E-1 | B-2 | G-3 | D-4 | A-5 | E-6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11000 | Extra Light | .010 | .014 | .023 | .030 | .039 | .047 |
| 11025 | Custom Light | .011 | .015 | .022 | .032 | .042 | .052 |
| 11050 | Light | .012 | .016 | .024 | .032 | .042 | .053 |
| 11075 | Light-Medium | .012 | .016 | .024 | .035 | .045 | .056 |
| 11100 | Medium | .013 | .017 | .026 | .035 | .045 | .056 |
| 11125 | Resonator | .016 | .018 | .028 | .035 | .045 | .056 |
STRING TENSION FOR TUNING
String tension shown below is an approximation. Guitar string tension is based upon a 25.5" guitar scale length and standard tuning.
| GAUGE | E-1 DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | B-2 DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | G-3 DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | D-4 DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | A-5 DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | E-6 DIAMETER (IN) / TENSION (LBS) | TOTAL TENSION (LBS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | .010 / 16 | .014 / 18 | .023 / 27 | .030 / 26 | .039 / 24 | .047 / 20 | 131 |
| Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | .011 / 20 | .015 / 20 | .022 / 25 | .032 / 30 | .042 / 28 | .052 / 24 | 147 |
| Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | .012 / 23 | .016 / 23 | .024 / 29 | .032 / 30 | .042 / 28 | .053 / 25 | 158 |
| Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | .012 / 23 | .016 / 23 | .024 / 29 | .035 / 35 | .045 / 33 | .056 / 28 | 171 |
| Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | .013 / 27 | .017 / 26 | .026 / 34 | .035 / 35 | .045 / 33 | .056 / 28 | 183 |
| Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | .016 / 41 | .018 / 29 | .028 / 40 | .035 / 35 | .045 / 33 | .056 / 28 | 206 |
| Diameter (in) / Tension (lbs) | .010 / 16 | .014 / 18 | .023 / 27 | .030 / 26 | .039 / 24 | .047 / 20 | |
| Continued | .010 / 16 | .014 / 18 | .009 / 19 | .012 / 18 | .018 / 23 | .027 / 26 | 251 |