The Veritas hold up pretty well, but not nearly as long as Elixirs (assuming you don't get a pack that failed QC and peels the second you get them on). They hold their tone for a couple months if I play the guitar they're on a lot and longer if I don't.
I don't think many strings last as long as Elixir polywebs. There are a few that might last longer but they're overcoated and it kills the sound completely.
If you want to try a string that doesn't feel coated and is still really bright, try D'Addario XTs. But they still don't hold up as well as Elixir polywebs.
I don't think many strings last as long as Elixir polywebs. There are a few that might last longer but they're overcoated and it kills the sound completely.
If you want to try a string that doesn't feel coated and is still really bright, try D'Addario XTs. But they still don't hold up as well as Elixir polywebs.