--- product_id: 48515285 title: "Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056)" brand: "elixir" price: "€ 51.04" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Elixir" url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/48515285-elixir-16102-strings-phosphor-bronze-acoustic-guitar-strings-w-nanoweb store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Phosphor Bronze Wrap for Rich Tone Medium Gauge .013-.056 for Balanced Play NANOWEB Coating for Corrosion Protection Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) **Brand:** elixir **Price:** € 51.04 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎶 Elevate your acoustic game with strings that last as long as your passion. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) by elixir - **How much does it cost?** € 51.04 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/48515285-elixir-16102-strings-phosphor-bronze-acoustic-guitar-strings-w-nanoweb) ## Best For - elixir enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted elixir brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Unmatched Longevity:** Patented NANOWEB coating extends tone life beyond any other strings—play longer, sound fresher. - • **Pro-Grade Medium Gauge:** Versatile .013-.056 gauge set designed for serious players craving both power and precision. - • **Quick Tuning Stability:** Strings settle fast after restringing, so you spend more time playing and less time tuning. - • **Dynamic, Balanced Sound:** Phosphor bronze wrap delivers a rich, full-bodied tone with sparkling high-end clarity that stands out in any jam. - • **Authentic Feel, Ultra-Thin Coating:** Experience the natural texture of uncoated strings with the durability of a protective polymer layer. ## Overview Elixir 16102 Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings feature a medium gauge (.013-.056) wrapped in phosphor bronze for a rich, balanced tone. Their patented ultra-thin NANOWEB coating protects against corrosion, delivering unmatched durability and a natural playing feel. Ideal for professional and serious guitarists seeking long-lasting sound clarity and quick tuning stability. ## Description Free delivery and returns on eligible orders of £20 or more. Buy Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) at desertcart UK. Review: Great sounding strings with excellent longevity - Really happy with these strings. They have a nice bright tone without sounding too sharp, feel great to play, and seem to last much longer than the cheaper strings I’ve used before. Tuning settled in quickly after restringing and they’ve stayed sounding fresh with regular use. A bit pricier, but worth it for the durability and sound quality. Would definitely buy again. Review: Sounds Like Heaven - Elixir Phosphor Bronze Strings - After purchasing a Cort Modern Black, the string on it were dull, not helped being on a shelf for years... The strings are still new and still beading in but the sound from them, and the feel is great! It's like playing a classical guitar in some way, the sound is what I wanted it to be when I first got it, but it very was tiny. Now it's a match made in heaven, and not as scratchy as the old strings, even new... I'm amazed, I hope to see/listen to them bed in perfectly now. ## Features - Acoustic guitar strings constructed with phosphor bronze wrap wire - Played for a dynamic balance of rich, full-bodied tone and sparkling high-end clarity - Ultra-thin NANOWEB Coating provides a traditionally textured, “uncoated” feel - Our patented coating technology protects against common corrosion, extending tone life longer than any other brand’s coated or uncoated strings (Elixir Strings player survey) - Medium gauge: .013 .017 .026 .035 .045 .056 ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B000A6GY1I | | Best Sellers Rank | 32 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 6 in Guitar Strings | | Body Material Type | 92/8 Phosphor Bronze | | Brand | Elixir | | Brand Name | Elixir | | Coating Description | polymer coating covers the entire rope | | Coating description | polymer coating covers the entire rope | | Colour | 92/8 Phosphor Bronze | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 30,565 Reviews | | Finish Type | Bronze Plated | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00733132161027 | | Hand Orientation | both | | Included Components | Plain steel strings | | Instrument | Acoustic Guitar | | Item Type Name | Strings for acoustic guitar | | Item Weight | 45 g | | Manufacturer | W.L. Gore & Associates (Elixir Strings) | | Manufacturer Part Number | 16102 | | Material Type | 92/8 Phosphor Bronze | | Model Name | Medium | | Model Number | 16102 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Warranty | Legal warranty. | | Recommended Uses For Product | For serious or experienced guitar players seeking durable strings with long-lasting tone | | Set Name | Medium | | Sound Profile | Balanced | | String Gauge | .013 | | String Material Type | Phosphor Bronze | | String gauge | .013 | | String material type | Phosphor Bronze | | UPC | 733132161027 | | Unit Count | 1 unit | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Elixir - **Colour:** 92/8 Phosphor Bronze - **Instrument:** Acoustic Guitar - **String gauge:** .013 - **String material type:** Phosphor Bronze ## Images ![Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Iwf5GEcjL.jpg) ![Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71wrGg3PRQL.jpg) ![Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61nAieH6c9L.jpg) ![Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71MmnnC7IkL.jpg) ![Elixir 16102 Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81E-aUxKiIL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Pattern, Size, Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Which sets have a plain G string?** A: On the acoustic set I have the third string is wound. On sets for electric guitar the third string is plain. **Q: Can I use the phosphor bronze hd lights on a electric guitar?** A: No the HD lights are designed for acoustic guitars **Q: Is there 3 sets of strings in this pack.. 9 altogether** A: Oooops….Sorry!! There are 3 x packs of 12-53guage 6 string sets. Seems like a good buy as these are for acoustic guitars which need replacing fairly regularly. **Q: Would these strings suit a dreadnaught guitar? I'm looking for a warm, rich tone.** A: Absolutely, depending on the model of guitar, the 12`s are excellent, if you have a Martin D28 the 13's give a deeper and louder sound. They may be expensive but they are excellent, beware of buying in eBay there are some fakers out there. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great sounding strings with excellent longevity *by N***U on 23 June 2026* Really happy with these strings. They have a nice bright tone without sounding too sharp, feel great to play, and seem to last much longer than the cheaper strings I’ve used before. Tuning settled in quickly after restringing and they’ve stayed sounding fresh with regular use. A bit pricier, but worth it for the durability and sound quality. Would definitely buy again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sounds Like Heaven - Elixir Phosphor Bronze Strings *by A***R on 8 June 2026* After purchasing a Cort Modern Black, the string on it were dull, not helped being on a shelf for years... The strings are still new and still beading in but the sound from them, and the feel is great! It's like playing a classical guitar in some way, the sound is what I wanted it to be when I first got it, but it very was tiny. Now it's a match made in heaven, and not as scratchy as the old strings, even new... I'm amazed, I hope to see/listen to them bed in perfectly now. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Tired of people talking rubbish about these little beauties *by H***H on 11 February 2011* Here are some truths about strings in general: all guitarists have their own taste when it comes to string tone, and different people like different things. Different guitars, too, mean that the same type of string can sound different from one instrument to another, and so it's only really possible to make general recommendations about them regarding the sound. Other qualities, however, (manufacturing standards, longevity, consistency...) can be commented on more clearly but still only with reference to an individual's experience, which may differ from the experiences of others. With this is mind, here's what I think. I've been a working musician for ten years. I've tried most of the leading string brands available to acoustic players in the UK, and right now I think these phosphor bronze Elixirs are pretty much unbeatable. The old coating was rubbish, as were the old bronze strings without the phosphor in, but these, with the thinner coating and different alloy, are ACE. The tone is something you'll have to decide upon for yourself, but I find them rich, balanced, with a sweet harmonic brightness and no heavy points in their range. They're 95% as sweet and true as the (rightly very popular) uncoated D'Addario phosphor bronze in terms of tone, sweeter and brighter than the coated D'Addario EXPs (although EXPs are better now than they've ever been - give them a go some time), and here's the big point of them; they hold the tone for an AGE. Don't be misled - if for some reason you don't like the tone when you put them on, you never will. They break every bit as easily as any other string. They're every bit as likely to fail due to manufacturing fault - no better, no worse. BUT those things are true of ALL strings, and if you don't beat them to snapping point with hamfisted technique (brutal strummers don't waste your money - you're not going to get any string to last with those heavy hands, might as well buy good uncoated ones you can replace individually) then you'll get, as it says on the box, at least 3 to 5 times the life span out of these than you would from uncoated strings before they start to sound worn and dull, probably more. And that is the point. I've actually repaired broken Elixirs when they snap at the bridge by retying them to the ball-end and pulling the untrimmed string down through the tuning peg, and they still sound sweet enough to get away with. So overall: coated strings may not be for you (expensive, break just as easily as uncoated, ARE NOT SOLD SINGLY remember), but if you want excellent tone that lasts then you can't do better than these. P.S. The one time in all those years I had a new string fail as I was tuning it up, I emailed a picture of it to Elixir directly and they replied within two days, apologised and sent me a new string and some daft little free bits and pieces - polishing cloth, plectrum and what have you. Nice customer service touch from an excellent company. ## Frequently Bought Together - Elixir Strings Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings w NANOWEB Coating, Medium (.013-.056) - Elixir Strings, Acoustic Guitar Strings, Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB Coating, Longest-Lasting Rich and Full Tone with Comfortable Feel, 6 String Set, Light 12-53 - D'Addario Accessories Pro-Winder Guitar String Winder, Cutter, Bridge Pin Puller - All in One Guitar Tool - Black --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/48515285-elixir-16102-strings-phosphor-bronze-acoustic-guitar-strings-w-nanoweb](https://www.desertcart.be/products/48515285-elixir-16102-strings-phosphor-bronze-acoustic-guitar-strings-w-nanoweb) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-08-28*