I swear by the Optiwebs - they don’t feel “coated” in the same way that other Elixir strings (or other brands’ coated strings) do, they just kinda feel like if a pair of uncoated strings never got gummy, sticky, or uncomfortable to play. More like if there was just a permanent layer of GHS Fast Fret or something, but without the unpleasant oiliness. They probably feel underwhelming since you’re used to the feel of the Nanowebs, but compared to uncoated strings they feel heavenly IMO - makes playing guitar feel effortless without too much of an adjustment period.

Yes! I've been using Nanowebs for over ten years and love the slippery feel. I've been intrigued by the Optiwebs but never tried them. I have a feeling I won't like them since normal strings feel like playing on sandpaper most of the time for me.

Well the clip that had absolutely nothing to do with the video was awesome, Leon! That was a soulful and super catchy loop - bravo!

I'm a green bay packers fan so I love the color of that prs!

Another great video, I tried the optiweb strings and I like them had them on for a month and what I thought was dust was the coating from the strings, never the less they still sounded good. But I switched back to the Dunlop 9 to 46 I really like this brand and guage.

Believe me. You will LOVE them. I play quiet a lot but i don't change strings more then 2 or 3 times a year, sometimes even less! Yes they do get some tear and wear as well and are suffering mechanical, but they will still sound dynamic and bright!

*soulful clean guitar playing* *solo to die for* "Probably best to let you know : this clip has absolutely NOTHING to do with the video !" I'm dead

i have very (VERY) corrosive sweat, a common set of new strings ( D'Addario etc )does not survive an afternoon of rehearsal with me... so i gave the elixir's a go about 8 months ago and its been 8 months since i don't change strings ( and i play EVERY day ) the Nanowebs are awesome , the slippery feel is what i love the most . even tho here in Brasil they're very expensive they're worth it every penny. Ps: i just broke the high E string lol

Great vid!👍👍👍👍for sure. I have poly webs on all my guitars, can’t go wrong with Elixir, I’ve never had a problem. I tried EB paradigm, they corroded as did a set of clear tone. Just my 2cents.

Never looked back with the opti’s great strings.

Will need to try these out. I went from 11's to Billy Gibbons brand- Willy"s lottery 8's and will never use heavy gauge again. Much easier on my hands with just a bit of adjustment on bends. Strings last a long time too. I do use a heavier gauge on the low E string though for drop D stuff.

I've recently compared Optiwebs and XTs on 3 electric guitars and an acoustic guitar. Optiwebs are what I wished my first coated strings felt like : no noticeable coating, only slightly higher tension. With heavy gigging/rehearsals/demo recording, 9-46/10-46 in E std and 10-52 sets in D std last me about 1 month and 3 weeks before I feel the need to change them. Daddario XTs are a whole different story: been using XL then NYXL almost exclusively for the past 10 years. XTs are in the lineage of the NYXLs: sturdy, superb stability/intonation and slightly fuller sounding than the latter. I vastly prefer the sound of the XTs to that of the Optiwebs which seem to lack bottom end and midrange in comparison. That being said, in comparable conditions 9-46/10-46 sets in E std last about 3 weeks before the sound goes dull and the 10-52 set in D std lasts just shy of 4 weeks. Both sets feel similar in that their coating's barely noticeable (Optiwebs having a tad more tension), I love the sound of XTs but they die from my acidic sweat way too quickly so I'm starting to settle on the Optiwebs... Has anyone had the same underwhelming experience with XTs?

DR Round Core strings are awesome. Round core strings stretch more, feel less tight; 10s feel like 9s; check them out!

those are exactly what I use and they last about 6-8 gigs. I haven't broken one yet. I love 'em

Thanks for doing this. Another string to try out. I'm usually a GHS boomer or D'Addario player. The long ends of the strings almost looked like some underwater creature as you were playing.

I really like the optiwebs but just wish they did balanced tension sets like D’addario.

If they made those Optiwebs just a bit longer you’d get two sets out of them 😂😂😂🤘

I have a bit of a guitar collection ... some say it is an issue ... but I use Elixirs on all those guitars I pick up less frequently. Even after a year with everything else covered in dust, strings are still great.

Try out Stringjoy! They have a super slinky feel to them and they allow you to make your own custom set

Love that guitar. But the nanoweb sounded crisper. I prefer the nanoweb myself. Thanx for the video brotha!

GREATEST STRINGS ALL TIME.

I've tried both , and went back to nanoweb, because I just can't feel my bends and so the same way, it's hard to explain, but my nanoweb is here for life.

I play no other strings anymore. The optiweb are awesome in my opinion

When you have more than a handful of guitars Elixirs are a must or you will be changing strings all the time. I love them because I can change a guitar and come back to it a month later and they are still good. Thx

I tried them out a while back. I really liked the tone vs. the Nanowebs but it didn't take long for the coating to wear off and I can't stand that rough feeling on my fretting hand. Back to the Nanos for me.

To me, the Optiwebs sound like a set of uncoated strings after they've been broken in and the harshness in the highs has died down a little, and then they just stay that way for a month or two. Really dig them.

I heard from a lot of Guitar store owners and employee that the Optiwebs seem to sell quite badly which I don't understand because I love the natural feel. In my experience they stay fresh and keep the "new strings sound" for very long and to me they sound pretty balanced. The Optiwebs are definitely my recommendation!!! :) By the way: I really hate that soupy, slippery and artificial feel of the Nanowebs :P

They sound like new strings. Nothing more.

Hey mate. Funny, I was just checking new string options for my acoustics and electrics when this popped up. D'Addario have the new XT series out which would be great to compare to the Elixirs. I can't get away from Thomastik-Infield Plectrums for my 6 and 12 string acoustics. Bloody expensive though. Cheers Leon.

How funny, i was going to try a set of Elixir strings this weekend but didn't realise there was 3 types, any recommendations Leon? I normally use Ernie Ball Paradigm 9-46's.

Hello Leon, I have used the Optiwebs for a bit now, I like the polywebs as well.. Guess I am not picky. I like them after a few days of play & love them for the long life. I was going to email you but I didn't see an address. So I will muddy the water here... I have a video topic if you would like to tackle it. I am an old Axe Fx II user and recenly received an Axe FX III & FC6... I have figured out most things and your videos are great. Having 8 years Helped a ton with the FC Controller layouts and so on. The one thing I can quite get my head around is the USB In, What do we do with this block?... I am a Mac User and have Itunes and KZfaq running the the AXFXIII as the interface no problem. I bought a cable lightening bolt with USB on the other end to run an Ipad for backing tracks when I am away from main computer. Any thoughts on that? I have looked around and there is very little that I have found regarding the USB in. Thanks again for all the great info.

Have you ever tried naptha for cleaning your strings? It works wonders.

I've always liked the nanowebs (tho I get heaps of crap from guitar friends who hate the coating) - I sometimes get sweaty hands so I like the way they last as well as feel - be interesting to see how the optiwebs are after a months - also i see you thread all your strings first and to little winding - another thing for me to try! cool stuff

You can play with Colgate dental floss and still melt our faces Leon. Love it. Btw was that the Axe FX?

"They sound like strings...that's nice" 🤣🤣🤣 Long time nano skinny top heavy bottom user. Just ordered more last night. Thought about trying the OPtis. Glad I didnt. I'm sure they're awesome, but I also like a slick string feel. Thanks for the vid Leon. Rock on brother.

Loving that shirt sir.. I couldn't get used to the coated strings. They chipped and flaked off all over where I picked when I tried them.. I have always used Slinkys. Since like 77. 😂👍 God I'm old 😂😂 Loving that custom PRS. Interesting sir. If they don't feel coated I would like them... Your guitar needs a haircut now. 😂😂 On another subject. Please please please sir do a review of the Line 6 Go. I'm confused about it. Like does it have the same chip power as the helix oriented small solutions? The advertisement says helix amps, etc. Doesn't say how many blocks, etc, onne can use. Not that I would need too many. I'm pretty easy. Would also love to see you do a shootout for lack of a word with your original ADA mp VERSUS the new model. Just some thoughts on ideas for vids my friend. As always I dig this channel no matter..👍💝👍

i wonder what happens if you spray on some of that hydrophobic coating thats meant for car windshields and stuff. If it repels sweat then wow, i might have to test it.

Get ahold of some Cleartone strings. You will like them even more...

I will watch vid later...off to bed! I can say I am an addicted string changer & like my Poly’s better!! But I am an Ernie Ball Slink Freak! Nice logo I’m gonna finish Watching Cheersi bet my Poly’s will b negative to all Edit: 6:36 great Jam & great end to fall asleep too Cheers 🍻 again

Hey Leon, thanks for a great vid! Would you recommend a JB/Jazz combo for a les paul? Looking to swap out the burstbucker pros in my 2005 standard. Or any other pickup combos you can recommend aimed at max versatility? Thanks mate!

Swear by them. Probably don't last as well as the nano webs, but they're brighter

Do you think Elixir Nano/Opti have higher tension than D'Addario NYXL?

Hey Leon, what is the music you put on while you changed the strings?

Crisps sound crunchy! lol

I found they do last alot longer, which for me was a shame because I felt they sounded muffled compared to my usual Ddarrio 10-46 and couldn't wait to get them off lol Edit- what coil split system is that dude? Probably the best single coil tone I've heard from a humbucker. Would be cool to learn more

Those are the best strings i’ve tried... Last 5 times more than any regular strings and they keep the intonation for months...

TGP says it sounds "crisp" and "organic." :)

Leon, if you like the slippery feel of the nanowebs try spraying some "finger ease" on your strings. Even makes cheap strings feel better than they are!

jesus you could string a cello with those....theyre long enough lol

FWIW, The new strings sound woolly to my ear

I am one of those that put a set of Elixirs on one of my guitars ten years ago. I ripped them off after a few hours. I hated the sound of them. These sound like they may be worth another try.

SHUT UP AND TAKE MY MONEY 🤑