Elixir 16249 Optiweb Unit 49

The "naked string" feel with Optiweb technology

With the Elixir 16249 Optiweb, musicians accustomed to uncoated strings can finally enjoy the benefits of a coating without losing what matters most: sound and feel. While some coatings can give a more "covered" sensation, Optiweb aims to be much more natural under the fingers, preserving your playing landmarks, whether picking or more aggressive plectrum attack.

This single string is particularly useful for replacing a worn or broken string without changing the entire set, or to maintain a consistent gauge in your setup. The Optiweb coating is described as more discreet to the touch than Nanoweb or Polyweb coatings, while delivering a sound claimed to be indistinguishable from an uncoated string: a relevant solution if you seek a familiar sensation without compromising expression and dynamics.

Technical specifications

Type of cord attachment	Loop end	Nbr of strings	1
Category	Electric single string	Spun	round
Draw	49	Material	nickel-plated steel

Brand	Elixir	Gauge	49
Reference	16249	Designed for	musicians accustomed to uncoated strings wanting to regain a natural feel
Series / Coating	Optiweb	Touch comparison (manufacturer information)	Optiweb more natural than Nanoweb or Polyweb
Packaging	Single string	Sound output (manufacturer information)	sound reported as impossible to distinguish from an uncoated string