The strings aren't as bright as an 80?20 but I don't want that, what they do is stand up to weeks of hard playing without breaking and retain their tone, just keep 'em clean and they are a great value.

Colored ball ends, and the packing though when you open for individual strings in a dark club it still can get a bit hairy, but still easier than most to find what you're looking for.

I play long gigs, up to 2 a day and sometimes up to 6 hours, these strings along with my Taylor allow me to play for long stretches without completely fatiguing my hand.

On occasion I've had some breakage, but no more then expected and I play on the shore so salty air can corrode strings rather quickly.

yes, but they ain't cheap!

The rating is one of expectation, I have met employee's of D'Addario and all have been most supportive. I have not dealt with customer help dept's.

I won't comment on "sex Appeal" but these are a working musician's friend, They are a value added item and make life a little easier.

Active solo and band member for 30 years

Americana, folk rock and Country, some blugrass

very dull sounding and dark tones over ...it lacks clarity ...I think it is because of the so call protective coating applied to the sting ...way too much put on them as compared to other coated stings ....these are not at all in the same league as the incredible long lasting and crip sounging "Elixir Nanoweb Acoustic Strings". Spend you momey on the "Elixir Nanoweb Acoustic Strings" ...you'll be glad you did.

Recording Engineer/writer

folk rock