Electric Nickel Plated Steel with NANOWEB Coating Elixir® Electric Nickel Plated Steel Strings with NANOWEB® Coating deliver the presence, punch, and personality of traditional electric guitar strings but with extended tone life. 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 Reduced 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