Elixir Electric Optiweb Nickel Plated Steel strings, gauge 009-046. Elixir Electric Nickel Plated Steel Strings with OPTIWEB Coating give you the performance of a natural string that crisp tone, natural feel and playable grip you know and love without sacrificing the signature long-lasting tone life of Elixir Strings. With a vision to change the world one set of strings at a time, we set out to develop the cure for the common string. Strings that deliver great tone for a really long time. Strings that stay feeling clean and smooth. Strings that always inspire you to play. Elixir Strings are available for all of your instruments. Select from our standard sets, or assemble a custom set from our single strings!