Elixir Optiweb Nickel Plated Steel Electric Guitar Strings Super Light 9-42 3-Pack

The Elixir Optiweb Super Light 9-42 is the go-to string choice for electric guitarists who demand the crisp, natural feel and tone of uncoated strings alongside the long-lasting tone life that Elixir is celebrated for - the same proven Optiweb formula in the lightest, most playable gauge configuration. Optiweb is Elixir's thinnest, most transparent coating - an ultra-fine layer that allows the string to vibrate as freely as a bare string while protecting against the corrosion, sweat, and debris buildup that causes strings to lose their tone and brightness. The result sounds and feels indistinguishable from an uncoated string, with a textured surface providing the natural grip and playable feel that suits extreme bends, wide vibrato, and expressive lead playing.

The Super Light 9-42 gauge is the preferred choice for players who prioritise easy bending and a more relaxed feel - lower tension across all six strings makes fretting effortless, bends fly with minimal effort, and the lighter strings respond quickly to a light touch, making them a favourite for blues, rock, country, and any style where dynamic, expressive lead playing is central. Nickel-plated steel wrap wire delivers the crisp, bright, and punchy electric guitar tone the format demands, while anti-rust plating on every plain steel string protects the full set for consistent tone and tuning stability from string 1 through string 6. The 3-pack format delivers outstanding value for players who change strings regularly. Made in the USA.

Features

• Optiweb ultra-thin coating allows the string to vibrate as freely as a bare string while protecting against corrosion, sweat, and debris for tone life significantly longer than any other coated or uncoated brand.
• Super Light 9-42 gauge provides maximum playability and ease of bending - lower tension across all six strings makes fretting effortless and suits dynamic, expressive lead playing in any genre.
• Crisp, bright, natural tone and feel indistinguishable from an uncoated string - with a textured surface providing the natural grip and playable feel that suits bending, vibrato, and lead performance.
• Nickel-plated steel wrap wire delivers balanced, clear, and punchy electric guitar tone across rock, blues, country, and virtually every other playing style.
• 3-pack format delivers excellent value for regular string changers - three complete sets ensuring a fresh set is always on hand.

• Type: Electric guitar strings
• Coating: Optiweb
• Material: Nickel-plated steel
• Gauge: Super Light, 9-42 (.009-.011-.016-.024-.032-.042)
• Pack: 3 sets
• Made in: USA