Does anyone actually like Elixer strings?

[PHILLIP]

I know taylors usually come with eleixers,,but most people seem to take them off for aother brands..does andyone actually like them?I find they have the least tone out of most other strings and Ive never felt that that actually hold up longer..comments?

[Captain Jim]

Yeah, I like 'em.  I switch around once in a while, then come back to Elixers.  Your guitar, your choice.

Jim

[gdeleo]

Really don't care for them. I normally take them off right away because I find them to bright for my taste. I use Newton PB on my guitars. They stay in tune and last a long time and I fine the round core easier to fret. My .02!

[Saxacat]

I like them, although I will occasionally put a set of d'addario EJ16s on my GA; but my preference is for the Elixirs.

[azslacker]

I like them too. Switched around and tried others, but now sticking with Elixers. Get the longest life out of a them. I use Nano Meds. on both my Taylors. Didn't really care for the lights.

My 312ce sounded really nice with D'Addario EXP meds., but they totally died in a week. They also made my fingers black, even though they are coated.

[jivauk]

We love Elixirs - have tried others, but came back to Elixirs very quickly. The sound and longevity suit us perfectly.

Nano 80/20 lights on everything - 6 and 12-string, Dreads, Jumbos, GAs, Big Baby... and also on our Yamaha 6 and 12 too.

[mikeguywest]

I confess that I haven't tried too many other brands, but for me the 'lixirs are as good or better than most. I did start using the Phosphor Bronze Meds on my guitars as they warm them up a bit. I will be trying Dean Markley Alchemy Golds the next string change to see how I like them. I am very pleased, however, with the 'lixirs regarding tone and longevity. Also, I'm an aggressive strummer and haven't broke one string yet.

[mgap]

I like them.  I use them.  I have tried other brands.  I always go back to the Nanoweb, and I like the Nanoweb on T-5"s.  I have dated the used box and I can tell you that they last longer by a couple of months depending on the guitar and frequency of use, mostly frequency.  I dig the tone they offer.  plus less skreetchy sound from finger slides.

I also think that string loyalty is as polarizing as guitars and football teams.  It often times turns out to be a team spirit kind of thing. 

[TaylorGirl]

Yeah, I like 'em.  I switch around once in a while, then come back to Elixers.  Your guitar, your choice.

Jim

I agree with Jim. Elixir Nano's work well on all my Taylors. IMHO, they hold up great (sound and feel). Gotta go with works best for you.

[Lizzy]

I'll jump on the wagon too, I like Elixir nano's also.

[paul_zm]

I'm not a big fan of coated strings. I figured the price evens out when buying regular bronze strings and changing them more often.

[CodeBlueEMT]

 I'm an Elixir fan and buy in bulk when there's a good deal.    

[jivauk]

buy in bulk when there's a good deal.

+1 to that.

[hornrocker]

Love 'em

[tedtan]

I've never been a fan of the 80/20 Elixers, but I like the PB nano's well enough. I typically end up using John Pearse PB's, though.