D'AddarioGuitar Strings - XL Nickel Electric Guitar Strings - EXL120-3D - Perfect Intonation, Consistent Feel, Reliable Durability - For 6 String Guitars - 09-42 Super Light, 3-Pack

I've been playing D'Addario strings for over 30 years now and I've bought hundreds of sets over the years. I've tried many others in the past, but now I just figure why bother, nothing has ever exceeded them, and usually other brands come up short. D'Addario strings never seem to have problems like excessive breakage, old/tarnished strings, or just inferior tone/quality that I have experienced with others. I buy both acoustic and electric strings, and also bass strings, although acoustic is my main instrument.If I have one tip for you, it's this. If you are wondering why you can't get the vintage sound of 70s acoustic guitars or earlier, BUY THE D'ADDARIO 80/20 ACOUSTIC STRINGS. Personally I live for this sound and I consider it the ultimate and most superior tone of tones. If you want the modern acoustic sound (1980s onward), then sure, buy Phosphor Bronze or the coated strings. But those 80/20 D'Addario strings are the holy grail imo.I also consider these strings (EXL140 light top/heavy bottom) to be the pinnacle of electric strings, but honestly, if you play only heavy metal, maybe try the Pro Steels, and if you only play blues, maybe try the Pure Nickel instead of Nickel Wound. But these to me are the Goldilocks strings, perfect, right down the middle, balanced, tough, stay in tune really well. You can't go wrong. The heavy bottom really helps eliminate string buzz and gives a solid strong bass, while the light top allows for great bending and perfect playability.

I have purchased several of these for guitar playing family and friend, including professionals. They are good, duranble, bright sounding strings.

Using these for C-Standard tunings on 24 3/4 inches scale necks. Great turning stability and tension feel. If you like Doom/Stoner/Sludge metal, these are a great option, Durable strings and affordable

After using these I found that these are excellent for tuning stability & great sound, the gauge of these feel nice & they don't feel cheep, works very well for a variety of techniques from everything from Rock to Metal, these string work as advertised. Highly recommend.

Solid strings for when trying out heavier gauges

strings Awesome

I've used D'addario strings for over 30 years, and they do not disappoint. I started buying them when I saw that they had light and ultra-light strings. These strings rarely break and sound great.

Great strings