D’Addario EXP42 Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, Light, 16-56 – Offers a Warm, Bright and Well-Balanced Acoustic Tone and 4x Longer Life - With NY Steel for Strength and Pitch Stability

I've been playing guitar for only four years although I've progressed in skill very quickly, and these strings made a MASSIVE difference in my sound quality. I thought that I needed a really expensive guitar in order to get great sound, and, although that's true to an extent, strings are just as important if not more important. I was using the D'addario Phosphor Bronze Custom Light (two levels smaller than medium gauge) because of recommendations from friends, and they just dulled so quickly and got covered in dead skin. The strings also weren't very easy to maneuver on with slides and chord changes.I was pretty frustrated with D'addario, and I switched to Dean Markley Alchemy GoldBronze Medium Gauge strings, and they were definitely better than my previous strings I mentioned as using. I tried these strings because I had heard that Andy McKee uses them, but then I found out that he had switched to these strings, the EXPs, and I was skeptical at trying them at first because of my prior experience with D'addario and the fact that the Dean Markleys I was using at the time were better than my old D'addarios. However, I figured that, if Andy switched from the DMs to the EXPs, then I would follow suit. Andy McKee personally told me on his facebook that the EXPs were better in his opinion, so I took the plunge, and I don't regret it one bit.These strings are absolutely amazing. Their sound quality is amazing, full, balanced, and long-lasting. I can maneuver much more easily on these strings. I'm just so pleased with them, and I don't see myself switching any time soon unless I somehow find better strings. Hopefully I will, but I think these will be my strings of choice for now.

This opinion is based on my small body guitars, a Gibson LG-3 and Eastman E15-SS, w/ Adirondack top, Rosewood back/sides and a 24-3/4" scale lengths.. I flatpick, fingerstyle and light strum on these without any issues.My usual strings are D'Addario EJ16, But I don't like the way they sound at first. Too bright, then perfect after a few days of playing them in.This is the string I settled on after bouncing around from Martin, Elixir, Ernie Ball etc.... Basically, I've been searching for a couple years for strings that match this guitar and I'v finally found them.These EXP16, are amazing right out of the pack.The strings are easier on my fingers and the squeaking from slides is less pronounced. The only thing I'd note, is that they are a little sticky when bending, but it's not a deal breaker. Again, I can't believe how loud and clear my little guitar is with these on it.I love this (Eastman) guitar a lot, and this made me appreciate just what a special guitar it is. I mean, this thing is already a little boom box, but with these strings it got even louder and clearer. I could't imagine getting a better sound than what I've got going with these strings.We'll have to wait and see how long they last, but if my experience with this manufacturer is any indicator, I won't be disappointed.

I've always used Martin strings on all my acoustic guitars, but when I took one of my guitars in for a set up and neck adjustment, they replaced my strings with these. That same day, I bought a new Takamine G72 on which these strings are standard. I can't believe I've been playing guitar for over 40 years and I've never used these strings until now. They're incredible! I feel like I won't use anything but these on all my acoustics. I've been using Martin silk and steel strings on my 12-string for over 30 years, and when I change them next, I'll use the appropriate D'Addario strings. They sound so good and hold their tune well. They feel good too. The response from them is insane!I bought these from Amazon because they have a good price for them and I wanted an extra set to put in my Takamine case. Once I start playing again more regularly, I'll probably go for Amazon's subscription service for these. I highly recommend these strings.

These are solid strings for acoustic guitar. They have a great sound and I prefer the Phosphor Bronze over the 80/20 strings. I've been a fan of D'Addario company for awhile now. I used to play strictly D'Addario strings when I started playing guitar, then I tried every string company I could find including some small companies that let you choose custom sizes and sets where every string is hand wound. Every time, I come back to D'Addario because they make just excellent products. I will say, however, that for acoustic guitars, it is a very close race between D'Addario Coated Phosphor Bronze and Elixir Nanowebs. They are both excellent strings BUT I think I prefer Elixir a little more.All that being said, I used these strings to fix up my Father In Law's guitar. Needed a new saddle, bridge pins, and a few other things. I used these strings once I got it pieced back together and the guitar sounded fantastic! It's been a few months since then and the strings are still in good shape, and they still give off a great tone.

So glad I tried these strings. I find them to be superior to Elixir's in a number of ways:1) They are not as bright/tinny sounding, and sound great right off the bat when strung - even better after they settle for a couple days. I even tried the Elixir's that are supposed to be "dark" sounding, and found they were too bright. These EXPs are my Goldilocks strings, not too bright, not too mellow just right!2) I also find that they are more comfortable to play than any other strings I've used, and I have used them all. I think it's a combination of the particular tension of these and the fact that D'Addario coats the strings before winding them, maybe their hyped NY Steel too - these just feel better than anything I've played.I have these on all my dreadnoughts - Martin, Yamaha, Alvarez, and they sound good whether strumming or fingerpicking. Everyone is different, and it takes some time to find the right strings for a particular guitar/player/sound, but for me this was well worth the cost to give them a try. I recommend you do too.

They are the best strings for a guitarist who likes slightly warmer and balanced tone. They sound great. Hold tuning really well and last really long.

Great sounding - long lasting. not as slippery as other coated strings, so a bit of noise still with finger movement, but they hold up over time nicely and don't peal like other coated strings. Great tone, nice bendability too if you are looking for that.The NYXL steel on the top strings is a bit more pliant than other types, so easier on the fingers than other 10's, if you're looking for an easy set of acoustic strings to play.

Montate in occasione di una serata importante dove vedeva impegnata la mia 12 corde per tutta la durata del concerto. Sono arrivato al penultimo brano con 7 corde in meno (usando un plettro da 0.50mm). Un incubo. La beffa è che le corde sopravvissute il giorno dopo erano MARCE. Cosa mai successa con i modelli non exp della stessa ditta. Soldi buttati.

Guter Klang aber die Geräusche beim Gleiten über die Saiten sind sehr laut. Werde sie deshalb wieder abziehen.

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