Elixir Banjo Light PolyWeb Coating, .009 - .020, 11600star rating 2Crowell HolcombOctober 3, 2009I have used elixir strings in the past for the simple reason that my hands perspire while playing (especially in the summer), and I find myself wiping off the strings constantly while performing. For that reason, strings usually do not last that long. I usually play the Gibson ES light strings. The sound quality of the elixir strings is not as good as the Gibson strings, and the little bit of extra play is not worth the extra cost. I'll stick to the Gibsons.