Guitar String Showdown: Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 vs Elixir Polyweb 80/20 Acoustic Guitar Strings

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J.Travlos

J.Travlos

Күн бұрын

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@martinpicker1773
@martinpicker1773 Жыл бұрын
Thank you for this. First person I could find who took the time to explain the difference.
@DAutomaton
@DAutomaton Жыл бұрын
I can not understamd why you do not have more suscribers. You deserve at least 100K for the quality of this videos.
@tiduschapman245
@tiduschapman245 2 жыл бұрын
I like the Polywebs. I never was into a fully bright trebly tone on the guitar and these bring out a deep bass response with a warmer bright tone. Great comparison!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@marlonksasman
@marlonksasman 3 жыл бұрын
Quality production, I wish you every bit of success with your channel! Thank you for the insightful and thorough comparison.
@SonicXRage
@SonicXRage 4 жыл бұрын
It's surprising to me how everyone is saying the Polywebs are "warm" and the Nanowebs are "bright" because they sounded just the opposite to me: Nano was warm and poly was brighter but more subdued. ALSO: J, you have a typo in your video's title: "Nano_n_web". 🙂
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Fixed that typo! Got too excited when typing. Thanks for checking out the video!
@KDubs107
@KDubs107 4 жыл бұрын
I agree. I always thought the Nanoweb sounded warm. I’ve never played with the Poly, figured since I’m shopping new strings Id better hear the difference. I still thing the Nano sounds richer, maybe just my speakers.
@bluepillzombie960
@bluepillzombie960 4 жыл бұрын
Agree 100 %
@f.i.l.d.e.p.s
@f.i.l.d.e.p.s 2 жыл бұрын
not a surprise at all since its true. nanowebs sound brighter. polywebs are warm and woody
@michael_caz_nyc
@michael_caz_nyc 2 жыл бұрын
Great job with this comparison. I have been using Elixir's on my Acoustics for over 15 years now. I love them. I use the Nanoweb 12's on my Taylor 414ce-R and the 11's on my Ovation Legend. oNe LovE from NYC
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Glad you liked it! Thanks for watching!
@joelalpert-marketpower
@joelalpert-marketpower Жыл бұрын
This is a really excellent comparison, the kind of thing that helps you clear out your head if you’re a guitar player. Thumbs up.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos Жыл бұрын
Thanks again for checking out these videos!
@carlosps9612
@carlosps9612 4 жыл бұрын
I'm surprised to see that little subscribers but if you keep the good work you will go far keep the good work and thanks for your videos they are very helpful
@icemuzic
@icemuzic 3 жыл бұрын
Ive been using nanoweb on my taylor guitar, but after seeing this im gonna try polyweb. I like the tone.
@johnhogan4044
@johnhogan4044 7 ай бұрын
Excellent presentation, thank you Jeremy. And I am sticking with the Nanoweb's too! They are perfect for my Taylor 114CC.
@FinalConsensus
@FinalConsensus 7 ай бұрын
I’m not crazy about the Polyweb sound. I typically go for the full Phosphor Bronze nanowebs
@Thomas-oi6ld
@Thomas-oi6ld 7 ай бұрын
Nice job playing!! I think the orientation of the guitar is quite a bit different in the video. Pointed up and away with the polywebs. Not sure if that is a camera angle change or different alignment to the microphones (assuming microphones were used). But, from what I can hear, the nanowebs are superior! Thanks for taking the time to do this.
@marcusyexelpeji4444
@marcusyexelpeji4444 3 жыл бұрын
I loved elixir guitar strings since I tested them I will never change my elixir to other brands for my acoustic
@yofanolantyaga3066
@yofanolantyaga3066 3 жыл бұрын
So do I 👍, Elixir never doubted me
@StereotypedMe_
@StereotypedMe_ 2 жыл бұрын
Same here
@Angelwrites
@Angelwrites 2 жыл бұрын
Both strings ring so well on this guitar :) I am using the nanowebs because I've always used polyweb and notice I have this sound I can hear on other guitars with this string set
@subrag321
@subrag321 4 жыл бұрын
I feel like a lot of acoustic electrics have too much top end, so I was coming to this video expecting to like the polyweb. As someone said below, it does sound better when playing single notes. However, when strumming it seems like the polyweb dampens the strings and so they don't ring out as much with the nanowebs. I already have nanowebs on one of my guitars and I like them. I think that I will stick with them.
@randyc5650
@randyc5650 2 ай бұрын
The Elixir website shows Polyweb/Warm-Nanoweb/Bright. That's not how these sounded. I did my own test with 80/20 Bronze vs Phosphor Bronze and found the 80/20s brighter which I like on my 66 Southern Jumbo which sounds mellow and the brighter strings seem to wake it up. I haven't done the Poly/Nano test myself but I will. Thanks for your video.
@brandonb5818
@brandonb5818 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the Elixir showdown! I do like the brightness of the nanoweb but not so much the squeakier transitions between chords. I'm less of a fan of the life that the polyweb takes from the instrument but like the transition between chords better. Hard to choose
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, I like the nanowebs more too
@sdmwoodworking
@sdmwoodworking 5 ай бұрын
Helpful video, thanks. 👍My daily driver is an Epiphone arch top, which seems quite bright, perhaps to a fault, on its own, so for the past several years I've been warming it up a touch by stringing it with the same Polyweb strings you've used here. It seems like a good combination.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 5 ай бұрын
Same here. My guitar is bright to a fault too. Ive come to like it that way but I find I need just the right strings If I need to tame it for recording. Thanks for watching!
@sdmwoodworking
@sdmwoodworking 5 ай бұрын
@@JTravlos You're most welcome. I really like my Epi, too. I rarely pick up my other guitar.
@tomandjake6921
@tomandjake6921 4 жыл бұрын
“The legend is back.”
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Yea! I've got a new arsenal of videos coming out.
@michaelgao8621
@michaelgao8621 3 жыл бұрын
Hi Jeremy, I feel that Polyweb sounds a bit darker than Nanoweb. Polyweb is the thickest coating from Elixirs.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@FamilieConner
@FamilieConner 8 ай бұрын
Thanks for the video. Very helpful. Never played Elixirs before, so this was a great guide. The nano's were brighter, but it seemed there was a lot, say, "cross resonance." It was all one big, bright sound. I felt the poly's almost isolated each note more, and had a weird psuedo-compression quality to them. Maybe it was my speakers., idk. But poly's all the way 🤣
@devans873
@devans873 5 ай бұрын
I have a Gibson G45 and i just can't seem to get the right strings for it to get the sound so i tried the polyweb going by your comparison and found that they gave it a very good so sound, thanks for this video.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 5 ай бұрын
Ah cool glad it helped!
@GUiTERtUbE
@GUiTERtUbE 11 ай бұрын
Thx for demonstration and i think my flat mid-tone Sapele Martin should try the brighter Nanoweb ☺️👍🏼
@niosfear
@niosfear 2 жыл бұрын
Hello from Ireland. I was just today tempted to change to Elixir Polyweb strings and I rang my local music shop for advice. They weren't clear on the difference. And then tonight I find your excellent video. Thanks for going to all that work. I can now decide - I will stick with Nanoweb. It seems to me that the individual notes (which combine to make a chord) are clearer with Nanoweb. I agree with another contributor that sliding from chord to chord can be noisy but I guess with extra concentration on the use of fingers that can be reduced.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Glad it helped!
@patricklundquist9869
@patricklundquist9869 2 жыл бұрын
I went into this expecting the Nanowebs to sound better. For some styles they did but for finger style I preferred the Polywebs. I have recently discovered different guitars along with different playing styles require different types of strings. Rather than picking a favorite string type for one guitar and then using it on all your guitars, string type should be selected based on what sounds best on each different guitar. The results are worth the time and expense. Polyweb is a thicker coating so less responsiveness with a lot less string squeak. Nanoweb, much lighter coating so more responsiveness but also, more string squeak. There are those who complain about the Elixir Polyweb coating getting fuzzy from wear. With a magnifying glass you can see that occurs where the coating has torn on the higher parts of the winding. You can remove the fuzz by running lightly across the string with a piece of fine Scotch-Brite sanding pad wrapped around the string. I do not recommend steel wool, the metal fibers get into places they shouldn't go. Be sure to put a piece of paper beneath the strings to protect the guitar's finish and catch most of the fuzz dust. The coating that keeps gunk from building up in the grooves and the inner wire from corroding will remain and continue protecting your strings. Also a warning, based on personal experience, watch out for counterfeit Elixirs. If the price seems too good to be true, it probably is. I bought four counterfeit sets online last year. The packaging is very convincing. The counterfeits do have a coating but it is sticky, or grabby, not slick like Elixirs. As a result the string squeak is bad. The gauges are also not the 12/53 marked on the box. My bass string was very weak so I checked with my dial caliper. It was only a 49.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
This is great! Thanks!
@CatmanBill
@CatmanBill 2 жыл бұрын
And speaking of counterfeits, I noticed some elixirs being sold for lower prices from China and I don’t mean to imply that everything that comes from there is counterfeit. For a moment, I thought maybe Elixer had a production facility in China. I’m not sure if I want to try polyweb. I’m accustomed to nano web for my Taylor. I have an old Guild F-47 that I put non coated strings on. Nice chatting.
@aleithiatoews6452
@aleithiatoews6452 Жыл бұрын
That's funny. I was just thinking the Nanowebs sound better for finger style. The low strings of the Polywebs were muddy and got lost in the other strings.
@patricklundquist9869
@patricklundquist9869 Жыл бұрын
@@aleithiatoews6452 That kind of goes along with the first part of my statement that different guitars like different strings. My Eastman E10D (mahogany dreadnought, really likes 80/20's) Two months ago I bought an Eastman Double Top Grand Auditorium (DT30GACE). When it arrived the strings sounded fantastic. I asked the seller what strings he'd installed and he responded, "D'Addario." That was a real eye opener. It turns out that my opinion of D'Addario strings was woefully out of date. On top of that, Taylor announced in mid-May that from now on, instead of Elixirs, their guitars will ship with D'Addario XS Coated Strings.
@matheusmarin9337
@matheusmarin9337 17 күн бұрын
I'm using phosphor bronze for so long that I even remember how it feels not using phosphor. Recently got a Martin DC16-GTE and I miss some bass sustain on E low. The others sounds balanced to me. What do you think? Worth try a 80/20 nanoweb or a polyweb?
@wolfgangKlinghluber
@wolfgangKlinghluber 5 ай бұрын
my first German video about guitar strings, I watched and listend to as well.lol Very nice job the production is kick ass, love it! You be hearing more from me..that's a threat.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 5 ай бұрын
I aint scared lol
@wolfgangKlinghluber
@wolfgangKlinghluber 5 ай бұрын
@@JTravlos Hahahahahaha!
@nobel6975
@nobel6975 4 жыл бұрын
i love the polyweb one so much
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Yea, they sound great. I wonder if elixir will eventually discontinue them? Or, maybe they will keep them around? I originally thought nanoweb would replace polyweb, but they have both been around for a while now.
@RickMcCargar
@RickMcCargar 2 жыл бұрын
Tough to do these. At 1:55 the nanoweb strung version is closer to the mics and aimed differently. That accounts for much of the difference in tone you hear at the 2:01 mark. Guitar position in relation to the microphones greatly affects the tone. Nice effort those. Which of those strings produces less finger squeaks in your estimation? According to their marketing blurbs, it should be the polyweb, was that the case for you? Thanks.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Hey, I started clarifying this in my later showdowns but the video you see was just "lypsynced" (?) to an earlier audio recording I made. I wanted to record everything the same exact way but basically cant do it with video rolling. So I record the audio separately. Think of how they do a music video. They playback the audio and just lipsync to it. Hard to explain, but its the only way to record everything the same exact way every single time. thanks for watching!
@KingNeptune151
@KingNeptune151 4 жыл бұрын
Nanoweb sound better for strumming to me and polyweb sound better for lead single notes
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
agreed
@FedericoAccardo
@FedericoAccardo 2 жыл бұрын
I tried them both and I prefer the Poly but I believe it depends on your guitar and style. I find the Nanoweb too harsh on the low mids, which are way smoother on the Poly, I also find the Nanoweb a bit stiffer after a month
@boshi9
@boshi9 4 жыл бұрын
The difference is much more pronounced than I expected. I also prefer Nanoweb. I’m curious why Elixir doesn’t make acoustic strings with Optiweb coating that’s supposed to be even thinner, but only available for their electric sets.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Yea, I just tried to look into this and I am also really curious as to why they dont add optiweb coating to the acoustic line. Is it steel string specific? I have no idea and their website doesnt have much info. I am really curious now..
@Frapzoid
@Frapzoid 3 жыл бұрын
On my Taylor 816ce the Polywebs without doubt are less bright than the Nanowebs. What do I prefer? The Polywebs.
@ramspencer5492
@ramspencer5492 5 ай бұрын
But which strings were louder? That's really good information too!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 5 ай бұрын
agreed!
@marcotonetti
@marcotonetti 3 жыл бұрын
Your are making very useful videos, I was not sure if I wanted to give a shot to poly web, now I know I'll do! :) Also, would you mind sharing the tabs for the fingerpicking part at 4:30 ? That would make my day!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
No tabs just yet. I might come out with some videos that show how to play the examples I play. They seem to get a lot of interest. Thanks for checking out the video!
@marcotonetti
@marcotonetti 3 жыл бұрын
@@JTravlos cool, can’t wait! 😌
@QuietToproll
@QuietToproll 2 жыл бұрын
Just watch the video and copy what he does. Use your ear. Watch in slow motion if you have too.
@bleepblabloop
@bleepblabloop 3 жыл бұрын
Polyweb makes the guitar sounds boxier. I'd rather get a broader frequency range from the instrument, then roll off high end with eq if needed. Just an aside, imo, the nanos would be better for bluegrass.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Agreed Ryan, hard to articulate that boxy tone but I really like how you described it. Thanks for watching!
@fearthetube
@fearthetube 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review...I've been using Nano 11s on my Takamine 341SC for a while and coated strings are a must living near salt water. I'm looking for good info to convince my buddy to use them. Peace.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
To me its all about the feel and lifespan. Most people say these strings are 3 times as expensive but dont take into account that they last 3 times a long (feel good for 3 times as long) so its a moot argument.
@buzzardwhiskey
@buzzardwhiskey Жыл бұрын
Thank you for doing this. Great production.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@konohaskid8076
@konohaskid8076 3 жыл бұрын
Getting my first elixir strings,sounds super good here.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Thats Exciting. It is like night and day when you hear and feel them for the first time.
@damanizyo
@damanizyo 3 жыл бұрын
and they last!
@KevinCastillo-xt2yi
@KevinCastillo-xt2yi 3 жыл бұрын
same
@Montecristo21
@Montecristo21 5 ай бұрын
Great work. This is a very useful video!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 5 ай бұрын
thanks!
@davidpineda6570
@davidpineda6570 2 ай бұрын
Hi I just switched from elixir to Ernie Ball but I miss Elixir too much I like the brighter tones
@goldbullet345
@goldbullet345 4 жыл бұрын
Here's a idea for a vid mate, if ya can, get a taylor 600 series acoustic ( maple back n sides ) & compare these strings on your taylor & the maple one. Cause the poly webs sounded good but it sounds like they take away some presence & dampen that classic taylor brightness
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Good idea, I used to have a 614 but got rid of it because I thought it was too bright. But, I know a friend with a newer 614 with the new V Bracing and it sounds way different/ better. I should borrow that and do some comparisons. Thanks!
@goldbullet345
@goldbullet345 4 жыл бұрын
@@JTravlos i have a 614ce & trying to find strings to fit it that arent elixers has been a challenge. The polyweb could compliment the warmer maple guitar ?
@10010011001100110101
@10010011001100110101 4 жыл бұрын
Nanoweb i reckon has such a great bright tone for funk
@chriscusick2209
@chriscusick2209 3 жыл бұрын
I was hoping you would address durability. I use the polyweb on my electrics and they last a really long time, whereas the nanoweb strings on my acoustics don't seem to last nearly as long before they need to be replaced...
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Yea, I wish I could have too. Its just hard to do when making these videos back to back. Lots of people in the comments talk about string breakage and such. Sometimes the comments can be a good place to see other peoples experiences with these strings. Thanks for watching!- Jeremy
@onlinevoice195
@onlinevoice195 3 жыл бұрын
How could I tell if the seller has put the strings into wrong string envelopes? I bought a set of Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze with NANOWEB® Coating strings for the first time.
@heatherthyne2307
@heatherthyne2307 4 жыл бұрын
I am torn! I've been using the light polyweb but not sure whether to switch to nano. Still! I have a 114ce (no longer in production). Since my main instrument is the keyboard and then bass, acoustic is not used as much and I'm thinking I'll get longer life from the polys. I do understand why you prefer nanos, tho
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
I say make the switch. Nanowebs are great!
@heatherthyne2307
@heatherthyne2307 4 жыл бұрын
@@JTravlos I DID! They should arrive soon. Thanks Jeremy!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
@@heatherthyne2307 Great, Report back on your thoughts. Curious to see what you think.
@lilycat1694
@lilycat1694 4 жыл бұрын
Do you normally use 80/20 or phosphor bronze strings? I restrung my Seagull S6 original guitar with Elixir Nanoweb light gauge phosphor bronze, and I am very happy with them! Seems to work on my guitar.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
I like the phosphor bronze ones the best. My favorite gauge is "custom light". That is a killer combination to me.
@lilycat1694
@lilycat1694 4 жыл бұрын
J.Travlos awesome! Thank you for replying.
@onixtheone
@onixtheone Жыл бұрын
Was the audio panned differently for each comparison? I heard the polys more towards my right ears
@villagecat4698
@villagecat4698 6 ай бұрын
Hey, I am into a fully warm/deep bass tone on the guitar, what should i choose.. Polyweb 10|47 or Polyweb 11|52 ?
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 6 ай бұрын
thicker strings will yield warmer tone so go with the 11/52s.
@villagecat4698
@villagecat4698 6 ай бұрын
@@JTravlos just ordered one. Thanks bro!
@sparklesbarbapapa5332
@sparklesbarbapapa5332 Жыл бұрын
The nanoweb coated one is more vivid,more expressive!
@guidoventurini3678
@guidoventurini3678 2 ай бұрын
Hello from Italy Nanoweb is more brilliant than Polyweb , but in strumming I ear less differences IMHO
@go4384
@go4384 2 жыл бұрын
It says on the package - poly web warm nano web bright. That’s all I hear, and it’s subtle at that
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
It's more about the different coating which doesnt come across in the video. The polyweb coating is much thicker. So really its a "feel" thing. I was just curious if there was a bit of a sound difference.
@PavloKeba
@PavloKeba 3 жыл бұрын
Poly is a little bit more smooth tan Nano as for me...
@6string42
@6string42 2 жыл бұрын
Poly for the win! Nothing beats the sound of a Taylor with Elixer Poly strings 🥰
@irfansafwan2228
@irfansafwan2228 Жыл бұрын
have you ever tries using nano on your taylor?
@6string42
@6string42 Жыл бұрын
@@irfansafwan2228 Yep. Still prefer the Poly strings
@irfansafwan2228
@irfansafwan2228 Жыл бұрын
@@6string42 aight thanks bro!
@MegaPortenio
@MegaPortenio Жыл бұрын
I think the Polyweb sounded fuller and not so thin. It’s a question of individual taste, though.
@Panggor46
@Panggor46 2 жыл бұрын
Different guitars react to different strings. My previous strings on my parlor guitar was installed with polyweb, thus my luthier says my guitar didn't ring well. He replaced it with nanoweb and it rings better as my top cedar wood on my Cort L900pd was a little thick. As such it's the instruments that will affect the tone outcome with the compatible strings.
@nishitasingh5887
@nishitasingh5887 4 жыл бұрын
This is a great video thank you so much 🙏🏼
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@nothingoverfox
@nothingoverfox 4 жыл бұрын
I played that guitar recently and omg it was like touching an angel!!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
I really like Taylor Guitars. I used to have a 614 and I tried to love it but I couldnt. But the 812 is my Fav. ITs a good size and the tonewood combination is classic. Thanks for checking out the video!
@ultimate_destructo
@ultimate_destructo Жыл бұрын
I liked the polyweb better on the first section "strumming", but otherwise overall I liked the nanoweb better.
@andreadoerner2680
@andreadoerner2680 3 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have tennitus so I will try the poly web to reduce the ringing, brightness and volume.
@stephanguitar9778
@stephanguitar9778 2 жыл бұрын
Had a set of polywebs on my Yamaha for over 2 years, all finger picking and no strumming. Swapped to nanoweb but after 2 weeks the coating on the G and D strings started spiralling off and after 2 months have aged in tone as much as cheaper strings do.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Oh interesting. Yea those polywebs are much thicker which I do like.
@dbreardon
@dbreardon 2 жыл бұрын
I felt the nanowebs brought out the G, B and high E strings compared to the poly.
@MichaelJohnson-zk6dd
@MichaelJohnson-zk6dd Жыл бұрын
I have nanos on mine and i hear hardly any high strings and very robust low bass strings just overtake what i play
@ThePanchomack
@ThePanchomack 4 жыл бұрын
Very Good comparison !!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@TennisRacket12
@TennisRacket12 Жыл бұрын
Thanks, this helped me out!
@nirwanaeathell
@nirwanaeathell 3 жыл бұрын
polyweb on huss and dalton tdm is heaven !
@NinthDensity
@NinthDensity 3 жыл бұрын
The Poly’s were obviously the brighter sounding strings with the Nano’s being slightly darker. Unless the clips were labeled wrong.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Ha! definitely made sure I labeled them correctly...I think
@philipdeppen2890
@philipdeppen2890 3 жыл бұрын
You can clearly see the thick polymer coating when the polywebs are demonstrated lol
@dr.p3637
@dr.p3637 Жыл бұрын
Wow, I heard exactly the opposite
@goodwolfie
@goodwolfie 4 жыл бұрын
Hi, I have sitka spruce top guitar with polyweb strings. It sounds too bassy actually. Does the sound will be less bassy with nano strings? Thanks.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
The nanowebs might help with the bassyness. Also, a thinner string might help too. Maybe try the nanowebs in custom light guage. But, sometimes the guitar is just naturally a certain way. My taylor 812ce will always lean toward bright no matter what type of string I put on it. The best I can really say is to just experiment with different strings knowing that different strings may only change the tone of the guitar by (arbitrary) 5%.
@juansantana9678
@juansantana9678 3 жыл бұрын
Poly webs are a bit more bassy you can also try the phosphor bronze
@wongjinglin927
@wongjinglin927 2 жыл бұрын
Which is more suitable for yanaha fg 850?I'm more on play and sing.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Try the nanowebs first.
@ondy71
@ondy71 3 жыл бұрын
i put . on my brand new epiphone ej coupe and it sounded dead, i used nanowebs next and it brought it back to life.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Elixirs will bring a dead guitar back from the dead. Thanks for watching.
@chris61981
@chris61981 4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!!I'm thinking the nanoweb strings sound a bit fuller? Please can we have an elixir custom light bronze vs ernie ball everlast 2556 video? The ernieball strings are cheaper but I think they're better
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
I will add this to the list. Ive never used those strings so I am interested now. However I will probably get the 2558 because they will be the same exact gauge size as the elixir.
@chris61981
@chris61981 4 жыл бұрын
@@JTravlos you could use 2558s but I'm thinking the best sound is a bright yet warm sound so that's probably easier achieved with 12s medium light than 11s custom lights? I'd be willing to donate if you could compare 12s elixir and the ernie ball 2556
@初学者玩吉他
@初学者玩吉他 11 ай бұрын
This two type string sound different is so more nanoweb suitable for finger style and polyweb suitable for strumming
@akgeezer
@akgeezer 2 жыл бұрын
Curious... So, you adjusted the recorded volume to record each guitar's output is basically the same. OK, I see your logic for the comparison you're trying to present. But which coated string set has the higher volume and how much of a significance between the two??? Thanks for your efforts. I enjoyed the comparison and it has helped me decide on my next string purchase. For me, it will be Nanoweb probably in Custom Light or Light Gauge.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Good question and I wish I had a good answer! Glad the video helped. I really like custom lights.
@dspetos
@dspetos 3 жыл бұрын
Great review, thanks!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@mailvilla
@mailvilla 4 жыл бұрын
11/25/2020: do both coat the steel B and E strings too?
@brandonbarnesmusic4810
@brandonbarnesmusic4810 3 жыл бұрын
nanowebs do i’m fairly sure.
@mfikrihalim
@mfikrihalim 3 жыл бұрын
Nice review, i will try polyweb.. :D
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
thanks!
@dimassenoaji855
@dimassenoaji855 Жыл бұрын
I've yamaha f310 and i want to change my strings with elixir, which string the best for f310 caracter? I want polyweb but doubtful
@JTravlos
@JTravlos Жыл бұрын
try the phosphor bronze (not shown in this video). I think they pair better with a spruce top.
@dimassenoaji855
@dimassenoaji855 Жыл бұрын
@@JTravlos okey mate , thanks for insight 👌
@JTravlos
@JTravlos Жыл бұрын
@@dimassenoaji855 You're welcome!
@xr_nizar
@xr_nizar 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks sound is great . i prefer to Nano
@Digsy
@Digsy 3 жыл бұрын
Good work, nice video, informative
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
4 жыл бұрын
thank you for that helpful video :)
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
@valdy_ly
@valdy_ly 3 жыл бұрын
I'm still confused to choose nano or poly for my cort sfx op me 😞
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
I like nanowebs, the coating is thinner.
@dogank85
@dogank85 2 жыл бұрын
I am making this comment because I would like your channel grow. Good content thank you.
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Me too! Thanks!
@jaymartinson3236
@jaymartinson3236 2 ай бұрын
the poly webs dont sound bad... but they sound like they are sort of worn out already.
@l.l.7190
@l.l.7190 3 жыл бұрын
How can i put on OPTİWEB Elixir string on my acoustic guitar? Is there any elixir OPTİWEB string?
@l.l.7190
@l.l.7190 3 жыл бұрын
for acoustic?
@leeritchie4367
@leeritchie4367 4 жыл бұрын
.............used nano's for years......just put my first set of poly's on my les paul, definitely more focus and direct sounding......not as airy as the nano's.........let's see what happens?.....
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
Let us know! Report back!
@leeritchie4367
@leeritchie4367 4 жыл бұрын
@@JTravlos .....after a couple of days jamming with the polywebs there is definitely a home for them on my les paul, they suit that guitar, they sound tight, direct and powerful, a great contrast to the nano's which I'll keep on my tele for that airy, jingle jangle ambient sound......polywebs for power, nano's for nuance....
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
@@leeritchie4367 Great insight! I have plans to do string showdowns with electric strings and I would love to start with elixirs. Actually, I have a new Tone king imperial amp coming soon and once that is in I'll start the recording process.. Thanks for checking back in! Im glad you did.-Jeremy
@leeritchie4367
@leeritchie4367 4 жыл бұрын
@@JTravlos .....your welcome JT, look forward to video and keep me posted on that, I'm not the greatest player but I can hear the grass grow so I'm big on tone, like the other day I stuck Martin strings on an acoustic and right off the bat they sounded dull to me and now lifeless and uninspiring, it's an old 2000 Epiphone jumbo and usually sings like a bird, not with Martin's it won't.....anyway it's about trying what's best for you I think........
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 4 жыл бұрын
@@leeritchie4367 Those martins (strings)....not a fan.
@the-fsb
@the-fsb 3 жыл бұрын
Subjectively the difference is so radical it can't possibly be due only to strings. Something else like mic position changed. Objectively, if you need to adjust volume of the recordings then clearly something changed other than the strings, unless you think one kind is significantly louder than the other. I don't think these recordings are a useful guide.
@weedancer3142
@weedancer3142 Жыл бұрын
Anyone care to comment on how they feel? And how they last? Do polywebs feel heavier to play? Or do they feel smoother? Do they last longer, having the thickest coating?
@JTravlos
@JTravlos Жыл бұрын
I always thought longevity was comparable. The polywebs felt smoother. Since the coating as thicker you couldnt really feel the windings of the strings as much. But eventually that coating peels off sort of like how dead skin looks like when it peels off your toes lol. Hopefully other people chime in with their experience.
@pyrimid
@pyrimid 3 жыл бұрын
Dude is that some ride in the beginning or your own work? Dig that shoegaze pop ride sound you had going on
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
It was my stuff. I didnt want to get any copyright strikes so I just used original stuff. Thanks for watching!
@yomiurisaturinas6405
@yomiurisaturinas6405 3 жыл бұрын
What are best for fingerstyle?
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Either are good. It is probably more of an opinion than a definitive answer. Try them both!
@rw4170
@rw4170 7 ай бұрын
The Polywebs sounded much brighter and crisper to me.
@TheNewenglandboys
@TheNewenglandboys 3 жыл бұрын
Ok to me the nanoweb sounds warmer. I'll go with the nanos
@irynahadzhan6218
@irynahadzhan6218 3 жыл бұрын
Agree
@thehahahaha88
@thehahahaha88 3 жыл бұрын
So which one will last longer?
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
THATs the question. Hopefully others can chime in. Anecdotally, they last very long from my experience. Even though the coating wears out eventually the tone stays pretty consistent.
@WhiteDove73-888
@WhiteDove73-888 Жыл бұрын
Now I can’t remember which ones I like and use on only one guitar. It sounds dull on every other guitar acoustic & electric
@BryTunesMusic
@BryTunesMusic Жыл бұрын
Great vid
@smartmind23
@smartmind23 2 жыл бұрын
Great, made my choice!
@juansantana9678
@juansantana9678 3 жыл бұрын
I love poly web !!! But on this guitar the nano web sounds better,
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Nanowebs are my goto.
@bynachek
@bynachek 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Glad I could Help!
@yt-hw
@yt-hw 3 жыл бұрын
What you play at 4:30?
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 3 жыл бұрын
Just something I made up.
@symplman5
@symplman5 2 жыл бұрын
The perfect a b in a ecosystem of over-explaining, thumbs up and subscribe, will definitely click on your profile again
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@roadkingtales
@roadkingtales 2 жыл бұрын
Polyweb all day🤘🏻
@JTravlos
@JTravlos 2 жыл бұрын
Love the polywebs!
@chrischoir3594
@chrischoir3594 2 жыл бұрын
Polyweb are smoother
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