Elixir 19027 Optiweb Custom Light Electric Guitar Strings (.009 - .046)

Looking for coated strings that don’t feel coated? Say hello to Elixir’s Optiweb Custom Light set—a game-changer for electric players who want durability and brightness without that tell-tale slickness under their fingertips. These strings were designed for players who crave the tone and tactile feedback of traditional strings, but need them to last longer than a few sweaty rehearsals.

The Optiweb coating is ultra-thin and engineered specifically for electric guitar. It gives you the same crisp attack, natural top-end, and punchy midrange of uncoated strings, while quietly protecting against the gunk, grime, and rust that usually kill your tone after a couple of gigs. In fact, most players forget they’re even coated until weeks go by and their tone still sounds fresh.

This Custom Light gauge—.009 to .046—offers the best of both worlds: easy, expressive bends up top with just a bit more meat on the lower strings for fuller rhythm parts and more controlled low-end. Whether you’re riffing, soloing, or laying down clean chord work, this set handles it all with clarity and class.

At Musicmaker, we know all too well how many string changes some players go through just to keep things sounding sharp. That’s why we’re always quick to recommend Optiwebs to gigging guitarists, touring techs, and anyone who just doesn’t fancy changing strings after every set. They sound right, feel familiar, and keep your tone in top shape far longer than you'd expect.

Features

• Custom Light gauge (.009–.046): Smooth playability with a slightly beefier low end

• Optiweb coating: Ultra-thin layer protects against corrosion without changing tone or feel

• Crisp, natural electric tone: Bright top-end, solid mids, and snappy attack

• Nickel-plated steel wrap wire: Versatile across genres—rock, pop, blues, funk, and beyond

• Extended tone life: Stay fresh and gig-ready for far longer than uncoated alternatives

• Smooth feel with reduced finger noise—great for recording and live playing

• A favourite for players who want coated string life without sacrificing classic electric tone