Elixir Strings......what do you use?

[doctapayne]

I see on the Larrivee website that my guitar is setup for "light" strings. There is an Elixir pamphlet that was in the guitar case that says that my guitar is equipped with Elixir strings. So I am thinking that it most likely came with Elixir strings.

What I don't find is which type Polyweb or Nanoweb and which gauge Light or Light-Medium..... Any ideas? 

I'm sure that personal preference plays a part but I would like to put fresh strings on that are the same as the guitar came with.

Thanks

[jeremy3220]

I think they're nano lights. I think you should try different strings on it and find out what you like best on the guitar. Personally I hate elixers.

[doctapayne]

Thanks Jeremy3220.

I am going to have to look into other options for strings because the local music store doesn't carry Elixir Nano Lights.......and the next closest music store is about 60 miles away.

Any ideas on what I might consider?

My playing style is about 70% finger and about 30% pick. The Larrivee is an OM body.

Thanks

[rwnyc]

Do you LIKE them, once you know what they are, might you want to stick with them?  There are good on-line options - string-only outlets, shops that sell on-line or otherwise do mail business, or even the big, bad conglomerates.

My L-03 came with nanoweb lights -I played some Larrivees with nanowebs side by side with some with non-coated strings, and learned  that I prefer the sound, feel, and longevity of nanowebs.  (However, I should note, I speak primarily from playing with a pick, not fingerstyle.)

[jeremy3220]

you should figure out first whether you like 80/20s on it or PB's, then go from there. In 80/20s I like John Pearse and in Phos. Bronze I like Ddario's EJ16. Also try a search on strings, there have been lots of threads about string preferences.

[Ratishna]

A lot of people just don't like coated strings.  I prefer D'Addario pb.

E. Shoaf

[Nephidoc]

I still really enjoy my Elixir Nano web lights.
My absolute favorites are  D'Addario PB.
The D'Addarios sound incredible for a week and then lose all
their ring and brightness.  After a week they rank well below
Nano's.
I'll admit the Nanos don't sound FANTASTIC like the D'Addarios
do for that first week, but 3 months of great beats one week
of fantastic.

Kind of like marriage versus dating... but I digress

Stan

[Peter Cree]

I consider the elixers to be pre-deadened.

iIf you wipe down the Bronze strigs with some Meguires they come back to life.  1 week lifespan is very short.  i get months out of mine.

D'ad16's..........

[Ratishna]

My D'Addarios last a long time.  Body chemistry and hand sweat is a factor in premature string wear.

E. Shoaf

[D4ve]

Kind of like marriage versus dating... but I digress

Stan

^_^ ^_^

[Cowgirlie]

I like Elixir Nanowebs myself, to each his own, but to me they retain a consistant sound the longest. Even though I'm not hard on my strings, and I know they're coated, I still wipe them down....of course, it gives me one more chance to talk to my beautiful LS-09 before I put her away.

I have never had an Elixer string break on me, and have never felt that a set went "dead". I endorse Elixirs, but I used them before I got the endorsement.

[jmhyer]

I alternate between D'Addario EJ16 (phosphor bronze lights) and Martin SP phosphor bronze lights.  I like Elixir, too, but the price is not justifiable for me because I can get a couple of months out of the non-coated strings for about $5 a set.  The best deals on strings of any sort will be to shop on-line.  The problem is that by the time you pay shipping, you don't get a tremendous deal unless you buy in bulk (ten or more sets per order).  It's hard to experiment that way.  Like most people here, I suggest buying various sets locally and change every couple of weeks until you find the ones that best-suit you and your guitar...then go buy in bulk at an on-line retailer.