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These strings were a surprise for me. I thought that a coated electric string would have my figures and pick sliding all over the place, but this was not the case. There was a noticeable lack of friction then normal strings, which I like because the death metal and jazz (mainly bop and free) that I play is usually fast (quarter note = 180-250 bpm) and lack of friction = less energy that I have to expend. The tone was very consistent from the moment that I put the strings on. Even after they were all stretched out the tone was still the same. The tone lasted for about 3 weeks before the coating started to come off. I play a few hours a day everyday so please keep that in mind. I broke the D string about 4 1/2 weeks in and did not have another set of these strings and replaced it with a regular string. It got me through rehearsal, but the feel of that one non-coated string and the tone were completely different from everything else. So if you like these guys get at least 2 packs so you don't come across this problem. You are going to get the same DR quality that they are known for. I've been playing DRs for years. Hand made strings are sometimes a toss up, but DR has done well by me and gives me the tone I need to play a plethora of styles. If you do not want to have a dramatic tonal difference in your strings after a few weeks of playing then these guys are for you.

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These DRs are a pleasure to play, very nice sound whether his or lows. And their price is very competitive and that is what makes them special. Buy a pair to see what the bragging is all about. I don't know how long they'll last but my first set are well over a month old and still sounding super. Way to go!!!

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Very easy fingering and intonation is right on. Tone is super, coated strings is here to stay.

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