Elixir

Elixir

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Also known as: Elixir Strings

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Elixir Strings is a string manufacturer owned by W. L. Gore & Associates, the American materials science company best known for Gore-Tex fabric. Based in Elkton, Maryland, the brand emerged in 1997 from Gore's fluoropolymer research — engineers working on push-pull cable coatings discovered their technology could dramatically extend the life of guitar strings by preventing the buildup of dirt, ...

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Elixir Strings is a string manufacturer owned by W. L. Gore & Associates, the American materials science company best known for Gore-Tex fabric. Based in Elkton, Maryland, the brand emerged in 1997 from Gore's fluoropolymer research — engineers working on push-pull cable coatings discovered their technology could dramatically extend the life of guitar strings by preventing the buildup of dirt, sweat, and skin oils between the windings. The result was the first commercially successful coated string, and Elixir quickly became one of the most widely used string brands in the world.

Elixir offers strings for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar, each available with different proprietary coating options. POLYWEB, the original coating, delivers a warm, smooth feel and the longest lifespan. NANOWEB provides a brighter, more traditional tone with an ultra-thin coating that's barely perceptible. OPTIWEB, available for electric guitar strings, uses the thinnest coating of the three, designed to replicate the natural feel and crisp attack of uncoated strings while still offering extended tone life. All three coatings share the same core anti-corrosion technology that protects the entire string surface.

The brand's roster of endorsed artists spans genres and instruments, including Eric Church, Marcus King, Wayne Sermon of Imagine Dragons, Kaki King, Newton Faulkner, Richard Thompson, Phil Keaggy, bassist Hadrien Feraud, and John Paul Jones of Led Zeppelin fame. Elixir strings are manufactured exclusively in the United States.

Elixir has 78 products cataloged on Equipboard, including Strings and Mandolin Accessories. Their gear is featured by 55 artists, with the strongest followings in Rock, Metal, and Pop. Notable users include Jeremy Asbrock, Masaru Teramae, and Miles Dimitri Baker.

Artists Who Use Elixir

Jeremy Asbrock uses 3 Elixir products

Jeremy Asbrock

Singer, Guitarist · Gene Simmons Band

Masaru Teramae uses 2 Elixir products

Masaru Teramae

Guitarist, Bassist · Demetori

Miles Dimitri Baker uses 2 Elixir products

Miles Dimitri Baker

Guitarist · Ice Nine Kills

Tyler Larson uses 2 Elixir products

Tyler Larson

Guitarist, Podcasters & Streamers

Sarah Jarosz uses 2 Elixir products

Sarah Jarosz

Guitarist, Singer · I’m With Her

Thomas Youngblood uses 2 Elixir products

Thomas Youngblood

Guitarist · Kamelot

Positive Mental Trip uses 2 Elixir products

Positive Mental Trip

Singer, Guitarist

Giovanni Toribio uses 2 Elixir products

Giovanni Toribio

Singer, Guitarist · The Bends

Ed Sheeran uses 1 Elixir product

Ed Sheeran

Singer, Guitarist · Band Aid 30

Marcus King uses 1 Elixir product

Marcus King

Guitarist · The Marcus King Band

Marcus Mumford uses 1 Elixir product

Marcus Mumford

Drummer, Guitarist · Mumford & Sons

Jeff Ling uses 1 Elixir product

Jeff Ling

Guitarist · Parkway Drive

Andra Ramadhan uses 1 Elixir product

Andra Ramadhan

Guitarist · Dewa 19

Hadrien Feraud uses 1 Elixir product

Hadrien Feraud

Bassist · John McLaughlin

Sam Halliday uses 1 Elixir product

Sam Halliday

Guitarist · Two Door Cinema Club

Wayne Sermon uses 1 Elixir product

Wayne Sermon

Guitarist, Keyboardist · Imagine Dragons

Mary Halvorson uses 1 Elixir product

Mary Halvorson

Guitarist · Ches Smith & These Arches

Chris Tomlin uses 1 Elixir product

Chris Tomlin

Guitarist, Singer · Chris Tomlin Band

Conner Green uses 1 Elixir product

Conner Green

Bassist · Haken

Marco Sfogli uses 1 Elixir product

Marco Sfogli

Guitarist, Composer · James LaBrie

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