Electric Elixir strings with NANOWEB Coating deliver the presence, punch, and personality of traditional electric guitar strings but with extended tone life, consistent performance and greater playability. With less hassle and expense of frequent string changes, you enjoy more time making music. Elixir strings is the only brand to coat the entire string, protecting not only the outer string surface, but also the gaps between the windings. Elixir strings retain Their tone longer than any other string, uncoated or coated. * the anti-rust plated plain steel strings also resists tone-deadening corrosion, ensuring longer life for the entire set.