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product_id: 406334928
title: "Strings 16552 Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating, 3 Pack, Light (.010-.046)"
brand: "elixir"
price: "€ 137.38"
currency: EUR
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reviews_count: 5
category: "Elixir"
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region: France
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# Nickel-plated steel wrap for crisp tone 3-pack for long-term value OPTIWEB coating for corrosion resistance Strings 16552 Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating, 3 Pack, Light (.010-.046)

**Brand:** elixir
**Price:** € 137.38
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎶 Elevate your tone, outlast the rest — play like you mean it!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Strings 16552 Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating, 3 Pack, Light (.010-.046) by elixir
- **How much does it cost?** € 137.38 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.fr](https://www.desertcart.fr/products/406334928-strings-16552-guitar-strings-with-optiweb-coating-3-pack-light)

## 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

- • **Premium Playability:** Light gauge (.010-.046) strings deliver a natural, comfortable feel perfect for expressive playing.
- • **Unmatched Longevity:** OPTIWEB coating locks in bright tone night after night, reducing frequent string changes.
- • **Value-Packed 3-Set Bundle:** Stay gig-ready with three sets of strings, minimizing downtime and maximizing your creative flow.
- • **Corrosion-Resistant Shield:** Advanced coating protects against sweat, rust, and humidity, keeping your strings fresh longer.
- • **Made in the USA with Precision:** Crafted in a state-of-the-art facility ensuring consistent, reliable performance every time.

## Overview

Elixir Strings 16552 are premium nickel-plated steel electric guitar strings featuring proprietary OPTIWEB coating for superior corrosion resistance and long-lasting bright tone. Offered in a convenient 3-pack of light gauge (.010-.046) strings, they provide a comfortable feel and consistent performance, crafted with precision in the USA to keep your guitar sounding its best gig after gig.

## Description

Longest-lasting tone night after night. No more endless tunings or inconvenient string changes. You can trust Elixir Strings to deliver premium guitar strings with bright tones and just-right feel.

Review: Massa - Encordoamento gostoso de tocar, realmente diferenciado
Review: Great tone. Long lasting. No fraying of coating - Previously used nanoweb on both my electric with a pick and acoustic guitar for Fingerstyle am now a convert to these. Wish they did optiweb for acoustic. Nanoweb last a reasonably long time but I find they always fray over most used frets and where they are picked/strummed (pick or no pick). These don’t fray and so keep their tone MUCH longer. +Clear, bright well-balanced tone not thin or weedy +no fraying of coating + very long lasting +quieter under the fingers than nanoweb +no sticky feeling - fine for both Fingerstyle and picked electric + no black fingers like with uncoated strings - expensive, but definitely worth the extra better over nanoweb as much longer lasting. If you have found this review helpful, please could you click the ‘Helpful’ button below. Thank you.

## Features

- LEADING GUITAR STRINGS: Made with nickel plated steel wrap wire and our proprietary OPTIWEB Coating. For a crisp longest-lasting tone along with a comfortable, natural feel
- BRILLIANT TONE: Elixir Strings are often rated the best electric guitar strings, you can trust in our consistently reliable performance. From our light electric strings to our heavier gauges
- CORROSION RESISTANT: The NANOWEB Coating 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: 3 Pack of Elixir Electric Guitar Strings, Nickel Plated Steel with OPTIWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Crisp Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 10-13-17-26-36-46

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B01KAQ6IHC |
| Best Sellers Rank | #21,049 in Musical Instruments ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments ) #128 in Electric Guitar Strings |
| Body Material Type | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Brand | Elixir |
| Brand Name | Elixir |
| Coating Description | coated |
| Colour | 10-46 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 911 Reviews |
| Finish Type | Vernickelter Stahl |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00733132165520 |
| Included Components | One promotional pack containing three sets of strings |
| Instrument | Electric Guitar |
| Item Type Name | Elixir Strings 16552 Electric Guitar Strings with OPTIWEB Coating, 3 Pack, Light (.010-.046) |
| Item Weight | 0.02 Pounds |
| Manufacturer | Elixir |
| Manufacturer Part Number | CEL 16552 |
| Material Type | Nickel Plated Steel |
| Model Name | Elixir Strings |
| Model Number | 16552 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Guitar |
| Set Name | 3-pack |
| String Gauge | Light |
| String Material Type | Coated Nickel |
| UPC | 733132165520 |
| Unit Count | 3 Count |
| Warranty Description | Please contact the manufacturer's customer service team for any product questions or concerns. contact information listed on the back of each retail package and the elixir strings website. |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Elixir
- **Colour:** 10-46
- **Instrument:** Electric Guitar
- **String Gauge:** Light
- **String Material Type:** Coated Nickel

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: At what point on the size scale does the 3-string (G) become a wound string?  Individual string dimension should be stated in the specs.**
A: Usually a wound 3rd is clearly stated on strings packaging, as that is a salient feature. You will find this often in electric sets 12-52, usually labelled "Heavy" or "Jazz." In most cases the wound G string starts at .021 or .022, but I've seen sets that wind the g at .018-.019. I know this is more general info and not related to Elixir, but I'm guessing it applies to their strings, too.

**Q: Are the unwound strings coated with the same material as the wound strings? Also, is the G string wrapped in 9-42 sets?**
A: The plain strings are treated with an anti-rust coating thats different from the nanoweb wrap or the other strings.  The 3rd is plain steel in the 9-42.

**Q: Why does this 3 pack cost $70 when a single pack is $13? Does this have something extra?**
A: Don’t buy it.

**Q: Would these be okay for a Harmony acoustic electric guitar and what gauge strings?**
A: Typically for an acoustic guitar you want acoustic strings, commonly phosphor bronze. These are for an electric guitar and have an unwound fourth string. They can be used in any guitar if you choose. I would suggest 11's on the light and up to 13's. I typically use 12's in my acoustic guitars

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Massa
*by T***O on 11 April 2026*

Encordoamento gostoso de tocar, realmente diferenciado

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great tone. Long lasting. No fraying of coating
*by P***E on 17 January 2019*

Previously used nanoweb on both my electric with a pick and acoustic guitar for Fingerstyle am now a convert to these. Wish they did optiweb for acoustic. Nanoweb last a reasonably long time but I find they always fray over most used frets and where they are picked/strummed (pick or no pick). These don’t fray and so keep their tone MUCH longer. +Clear, bright well-balanced tone not thin or weedy +no fraying of coating + very long lasting +quieter under the fingers than nanoweb +no sticky feeling - fine for both Fingerstyle and picked electric + no black fingers like with uncoated strings - expensive, but definitely worth the extra better over nanoweb as much longer lasting. If you have found this review helpful, please could you click the ‘Helpful’ button below. Thank you.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nice price on great strings
*by J***E on 11 March 2026*

They best guitar strings out there!

## 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, Light 10-46
- 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
- Elixir Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Rich and Full Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, 3 Pack, Light 12-53

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*Last updated: 2026-05-20*