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Elixir Strings Banjo Strings w POLYWEB Coating, Light (.009-.009)

4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 556 ratings
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Light (.009-.020)
Brand Elixir
String Gauge Light
Color Gold
Instrument Banjo
String Material Type Coated Steel

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  • Banjo strings constructed with nickel-plated steel wrap wire
  • Played for their rich, golden tone
  • Original POLYWEB Coating provides a slick, fast feel that keeps the strings from getting in the way of playing
  • 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)
  • Light gauge: .009 .010 .013 .020 .009
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Elixir Strings Banjo Strings w POLYWEB Coating, Light (.009-.009)

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CHOKING HAZARD -- Small parts. Not for children under 3 yrs.

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Prolong your tone with the same premium banjo strings that experienced players worldwide trust to keep their incredible tone longer than any other string available. Unlike other string brands, Elixir Strings coats the whole string. This protects not only the outer string surface but also the gaps between the windings where common tone-deadening gunk typically builds up in other brands’ coated and uncoated banjo strings. Who wouldn’t love more quality playing time between the hassle and cost of string changes? Engineered to endure, these nickel-plated steel banjo strings boast a rich, golden tone while our original POLYWEB Coating provides a slick, fast feel. Elixir Strings: Great tone. Long life.

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PriceCurrently unavailable.$15.99$8.88-46% $4.29
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Customer Ratings
4.74.7 out of 5 stars556
4.44.4 out of 5 stars82
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4.74.7 out of 5 stars5,003
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4.7 out of 5 stars
4.7 out of 5
556 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the sound quality, quality and durability of the musical instrument strings. For example, they mention that they sound great, last longer than standard strings and are well worth the price. Customers are also impressed with the accuracy, saying that the strings settle in pitch very quickly.

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59 customers mention54 positive5 negative

Customers are satisfied with the sound quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that the light gauge strings sound great, keep sounding good much longer, and have no negative impact upon sound. They also appreciate the good responsiveness, and say the strings are their favorites in feel and sound. Some customers also mention that they do not sound noticeably brighter, and that the strings feel very smooth and hold tune very well.

"...These strings sound uniformly good on each of my banjos...." Read more

"...months, and my banjo, for the first time ever, actually did not sound noticeably brighter with the new set of the same strings, where usually i'm..." Read more

"...Plus, they are easier to clean! No negative impact upon sound, for those of you that are concerned." Read more

"These strings have a great sound .I've tried other brands, but for my Fender banjo, these strings sound best on it." Read more

42 customers mention40 positive2 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they have a great sound and are smooth to the touch. Some say that the strings brighten their play dramatically and are the best in class.

"The polyweb coating on these strings really is nice, and keeps them playing clear longer. Plus, they are easier to clean!..." Read more

"...You buy them for tone. On my 10-year old Deering Goodtime, they make a rich, full tone (think gold instead of silver), they fret with a lot less..." Read more

"...These strings sound terrific on my old Framus banjo - a nice, full, rich tone. Best of all, they last much longer than non-coated strings...." Read more

"These strings are pretty good, and I think they are worth the cost. The coating isn't noticeable at all to me...." Read more

26 customers mention22 positive4 negative

Customers like the durability of the musical instrument strings. They say they last longer than standard strings, hold up well, and resist rust incredibly well.

"...are an occasional player, these are again, a home run, as they will not deteriorate in your banjo's down time...." Read more

"...I've never looked back. They sound better, last longer, are more playable and resist rust far better than any other strings I've used, and I used to..." Read more

"First of all, I love Elixir strings for my guitar. They last so much longer than regular guitar strings...." Read more

"...Mediocre tone and long life. They aren't as lively as the Martin strings previously on the banjo, but they have lasted about 3x as long...." Read more

20 customers mention20 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value of the musical instrument strings. They say it's well worth the price, and a great buy.

"...I'm thinking of treating my mandolin to a set next. They're well worth the price. RW The Tao Of Writing: Imagine. Create. Flow." Read more

"...Definitely worth the extra few bucks." Read more

"These strings are pretty good, and I think they are worth the cost. The coating isn't noticeable at all to me...." Read more

"...Turned out great thank you, great price, and fast shipping! A1 seller!!" Read more

9 customers mention9 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the accuracy of the musical instrument strings. They mention that they stay in tune way better than the light gauge strings, feel very smooth, and hold their tuning better than other strings they've tried. The sound has stayed consistent for the last two months, and the strings settle in pitch very quickly.

"Strings feel very smooth and hold tune very well" Read more

"...These strings settle in pitch very quickly, and have a stiffer feel than the D'Addario which were so loose I had trouble keeping chords in tune...." Read more

"...putting these on my banjo made a huge difference.......they stay in tune way better than the light gauge strings and sound great" Read more

"...they fret with a lot less scratching, and they hold their tuning better than other strings I've tried." Read more

5 customers mention5 positive0 negative

Customers find the musical instrument string easy to use. They say it's easy on the fingers, stays in tune longer, and doesn't hurt as much.

"Great sound, easy on the fingers" Read more

"Last long, long time. Feel good too." Read more

"...Love Elixir strings as they stay in tune much longer and fingers don't hurt as much. Great buy!" Read more

"easy on the fingers" Read more

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1 Star
I didn't recieve what it says on the package.
Feel like I got the old bait and switch. Only one of the 5 strings in this package are polyweb coated. The rest are marked plain steel on the interior packaging and clearly have a different coating.
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Kate I. Schaumann
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent strings
Reviewed in the United States on May 7, 2020
Size: Light (.009-.020)Verified Purchase
First, you have to understand that I’m really spoiled ok? I have four great banjos. Each one is a little different so I the latitude to match strings head to head and see how they stack up. These strings sound uniformly good on each of my banjos. I do think that when you get used to listening to dead strings, that is the sounds you expect and these can sound a little ringy in contrast. Be aware that almost all the old recordings are banjos with dead strings. Back in the day, you changed a string when it broke, one at a time and not before.
You best bet is to have someone with a good ear stand out front and really listen to your banjo. There are at least four or maybe five other things that affect banjo tone. Some of them are quite adjustable by the player.
If you are a player starting out you almost always will be better off with light strings. Until you build strength in your fingers, and caluses on your fretting fingers, you will be happier with light slick strings, and the coated ones, like the Elixir are less likely to tear up your fingers.
Humidity is a killer. Had one of my banjos in Japan for seven years. Strings did not last as long as they do in the Rocky Mountain west.
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oliver mullins
5.0 out of 5 stars 10/10.... A no-brainer. Try them once. Worth every penny.
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2015
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
It took me years to try a set of these, honestly because they are a few dollars more. I began playing banjo many years ago, and have purchased probably every variety, gauge, and composition I have had the chance to... and these indeed, live up to their claims. the primary attraction (for me) of these is the feel on the fretboard. the medium gauge have the feel of somewhat lighter gauge strings...but indeed are the same spec-wise (thickness) as most typical medium gauge strings. with this said, the sound is not compromised but either equal or better than any brand i've ever tried. amazon seems to be the best deal i've found online. oddly, the money you will save just by not having to change them nearly as often is an absolute no-brainer. ive purchased about 15 or so of these sets with constant playing. the longest i have left a set on is 4 months, and my banjo, for the first time ever, actually did not sound noticeably brighter with the new set of the same strings, where usually i'm delighted and excited with the sound after a string change. pretty amazing engineering. if you are an occasional player, these are again, a home run, as they will not deteriorate in your banjo's down time. i have always carried a small cloth to wipe my strings. you will notice these are much smoother when you wipe them.
they feel smooth, make the action feel smooth, sound (in my opinion) better than any string made, and seem to last nearly forever.
7 people found this helpful
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Joy Amaiu
5.0 out of 5 stars Worth the Price!
Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2022
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
The polyweb coating on these strings really is nice, and keeps them playing clear longer. Plus, they are easier to clean! No negative impact upon sound, for those of you that are concerned.
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Charles Seay
4.0 out of 5 stars Sound
Reviewed in the United States on July 21, 2022
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
These strings have a great sound .
I've tried other brands, but for my Fender banjo, these strings sound best on it.
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John
5.0 out of 5 stars Arrived scary fast. Makes a sandwich by Jimmy seem slow. ;)
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
I'm a beginner. Wanted to try medium strings instead of the light ones that shipped with my banjo. Certainly like the tone better, and they differences were as I read they would be in a book. I'm working on bluegrass, not claw-hammer. As a result of being such a novice, I do not have much more to say about the strings, as I can hardly tell them apart from a hobo's beard hair at the moment. ;) Anyhow...

I can say I was very surprised when they showed up NEXT DAY. I am a prime member, worth it by the way. BUT....

I ordered them late on SUNDAY morning and they were in my mailbox MONDAY afternoon. Hardly 24 hours.

Now, it is a small uniform sized item, shipped in a padded soft envelope that fit in a standard grouped small letter mailbox. As a result, processing was likely very automated. I'm a mechanical engineer myself, and if my assumption of automation is correct, I think that the logistics folks and automation engineers at Amazon need a good pat on the back for this one!!! That is some crazy fast service!!!
One person found this helpful
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Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars Good strings
Reviewed in the United States on December 22, 2021
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
Strings feel very smooth and hold tune very well
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A Customer
5.0 out of 5 stars The best guitar strings on the market
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2020
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
I cannot believe how long my Elixir strings last! Its so important to whipe down these strings with a dry cloth when you are done playing. Moisture and oil on your hands ruin the sound and longevity of guitar strings. This is the only brand that I use on my Martin guitar.
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Ralph L. Wahlstrom
5.0 out of 5 stars the best strings available
Reviewed in the United States on October 14, 2010
Size: Light (.009-.020)Verified Purchase
When a friend first suggested Elixir strings for my guitar several years ago, I balked. They cost two or three times what I was used to paying, but he talked me into it. I've never looked back. They sound better, last longer, are more playable and resist rust far better than any other strings I've used, and I used to go through a set or two a month in my club playing days. I wish these had existed then, because I would have probably saved money in the long run. When I decided to pick up my five-string again after years of neglect, I went directly to Elixir, and I love these strings. I'm thinking of treating my mandolin to a set next. They're well worth the price. RW  The Tao Of Writing: Imagine. Create. Flow.
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ROBERTO
5.0 out of 5 stars ottimo sound
Reviewed in Italy on April 20, 2022
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
suono brillante
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efayar
5.0 out of 5 stars super
Reviewed in Mexico on January 14, 2020
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
elixir no hay mas que decir
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D. Hennin
5.0 out of 5 stars strings
Reviewed in Canada on October 8, 2018
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
best string around..won't buy anyother
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David
1.0 out of 5 stars Se rompió sólo con afinarla
Reviewed in Spain on February 18, 2020
Size: Light (.009-.020)Verified Purchase
Sólo tensé la cuerdas más gruesa y se partió.
No volveré a comprar esta marca. No recomendado
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Brad
5.0 out of 5 stars Good, clear tone and
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 23, 2017
Size: Medium (.010-.023)Verified Purchase
I have used the Elixir guitar strings for over 4 years now and though time to try on my banjo.
I don't play banjo too often therefore the strings don't get changed that frequently. I have played a little after fitting these strings and seem just right. Good, clear tone and, hopefully, the longevity as shown by the guitar strings.
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