D'AddarioGuitar Strings - NYXL Electric Guitar Strings - NYXL1149-3P - Unrivaled Strength, Tuning Stability, Enhanced Mid-Range - For 6 String Guitars - 11-49 Medium, 3-Pack (Packaging may vary)

TL;DR: These things are some sort of magic steel forged from Dwarven Mithril. The hype is real, D'addario are string wizards.Like a lot of guitarists, I never really cared that much about strings. Sure I've had packs that I liked more than others, sure I have a gauge that I prefer, but I was never overly picky and never saw the point in buying expensive strings. In fact, I had a bad experience with some premium Elixers years and years ago that probably wasn't indicative of how good Elixer strings actually are, but it pretty much put me off of ever buying strings priced over $5.After recently having multiple strings break while restringing with more affordable strings, I decided to finally give NYXL strings a try. I've always heard that they are really good but never gave in to the hype.It's kind of hard to accurately describe these strings. They are phenomenal really. They have a feel that no other string I've tried has. There's like a slightly tighter tension there, but the resistance is still at the level I want for bending. I like 10s because I want easier bends, but still have more push back and resistance than a set of 9s (which feel like spaghetti noodles to me). These things feel almost like the tension of 11s (which I used to use for many years until I realized they were killing my fingers) but are so easy to play. They almost have like a very slightly waxy feel, which honestly feels amazing under your fingers. It probably sounds silly but they honestly do have a premium feel to them. I had zero issues stringing these up, and didn't need to pre-stretch them near as much as other strings I've used. They also just straight up stay in tune. I've only had to retune my LP slightly, and my Tele is rock solid. I can imagine these working really well for trems.I normally can't tell the difference between how strings sound. Since I've switched from 11s to 10s I can't tell a difference from either gauge besides feel. But these strings are obviously louder with a punchier mid range. Personally I'm not a huge fan of how bright and shrill a brand new set of strings can be, but these don't have that issue. The bright treble is definitely there, but the mid range is so much more pronounced, which is what I like personally. I never thought I'd prefer the sound of one set of strings to another, but these really do make my guitars sound the way I feel they were meant to sound. They really fill out to sound of my Tele as well which was a pleasant surprise.I've been playing these for hours on end on both my Tele and LP for almost a week now while playing at home and rehearsal in my band. I can't see any real signs of wear. Normally around this time I've worn in a new set of strings pretty thoroughly but this are still pretty close to looking new. More importantly they still sound just as bright as a fresh pack.The fact that D'addario offers a points reward system as well is pretty awesome. Seems like for every 8 packs I can get a free pack of these, which is more than I can say for any other brand.Long story short, the hype is real. Yes these are at a premium price, but with how long they last, how great they sound, how long they sound great, and how great they feel, it's really a no brainer. These strings truly are amazing. I won't string any of my electric guitars with anything else now that I've tried these.

back in the early '80s, I was an Ernie Ball guy, and then in the '90s I switched to D'Addario, but when I finally switched to exclusively 10-46, I switched back to Ernie Ball. These went on my Strat, Jackson and Variax. Then, last year, I bought a Strandberg Boden, and I kept snapping my high E, because the ball kept unwinding in the saddle. I went through 3 sets of Ernie Ball 10's in a week! Since the OEM string was the D'Addario NYXL, I thought I would give them a try, as I liked D'Addario in the past. WOW, these things are a dream, and so smooth to play on, and the ball end stays intact. My first impression was the velvety feeling package they came in, but to my surprise, the strings had the same effect. The Strandberg has narrow stainless steel frets, which was a very different feel for me, but only the NYXL strings feel right on it. It's amazing how different brands of strings can feel. Additionally, when doing the intonation on the Strandberg, I noticed that the tone was more stable, making it easier to dial in the intonation to perfection. I am completely sold, and though I still have EBs on the other guitars, I will likely be using NYXL exclusively, once I run out of my EB 10s. Yes, these strings are a bit more expensive, but are they worth it? I suggest buying one set and trying them on your main guitar and then forming your own opinion. But for me, the answer is yes.

Can’t go wrong with these. They last a good amount of time. The coating doesn’t feel overbearing. Love the size options. They are comfortable and don’t get that gross penny smell. They sound bright and full. All in all great for my gretsch.

What I like most about NYXL strings is that they have great tuning stability and last a long time. These are the longest lasting strings I have ever used. (I have been playing guitar over 40 years). They sound great as well and I have not had any issues with corrosion. (I always wipe them down after playing). I once had to throw away many sets of Gibson strings I had on the shelf long term due to rust, not so with these strings which are also sealed in plastic. They cost a little more but for the convenience / long life I feel they are worth the price.

A matter of personal taste, I like the way they sound on single coil strat pickups.

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This is top quality! Sound and durability is insane. The price is a bit higher than the regular ones but it's completely worth it.

När jag öppnade asken där det då skulle ligga 3 sett strängar separat förpackade i väl förflutna plastförpackningar. Så hittade jag istället två slarvigt ihoprullade srängrullar använda gamla strängar. Dessutom! inte ensengång 6× 3 paket. Snacka om förvånad...

Excellent tonality.