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Sound Quality
Customers are highly satisfied with the sound quality of D'Addario Guitar Strings - XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings, praising their crisp, clear and resonant tone, as well as their smooth feel. Some customers have noted that they sound great both with and without an amplifier.
Gauge Options
Customers highly praise D'Addario XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings for their maximum life, smooth feel, and exceptional tone. The strings offer flexibility with various gauge options, including 9.5 and 11-56, which cater to different playing styles and preferences. Some customers appreciate the lightweight nature of the strings, while others find them too heavy. The strings come in a reusable bag and have a color coding chart for easy identification. Overall, these strings are well-built and offer noticeable improvements in tone and playability.
Tone
Customers are highly satisfied with the exceptional tone of D'Addario XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings, which delivers rich, warm depth and is perfect for various styles of music. Some users have noted a slight brightness to the strings' sound, but overall, they appreciate the smooth feel and long-lasting lifespan.
Durability
Customers have generally positive opinions about the durability of D'Addario Guitar Strings - XS Nickel Coated Electric Guitar Strings, with many reporting that they last a long time and stay in tune even after heavy use. Some customers have noted that the strings feel smooth and sleek, while others mention that they are sturdy and don't break easily. However, a small group of purchasers have reported that these strings did not last as long as expected compared to other brands.
Comfort
Customers have expressed their satisfaction with the comfort and smooth feel of D'Addario Guitar Strings, stating they are easy to play and stay in tune longer than other brands. Some users have noted a difference in effortless playing and improved callus development. However, a few customers mentioned that once the strings lose their slinky feel, it may be time for a new pack.
Highlights
Quality
The smooth feel advertised is present, enhancing playability, and the strings maintain their smoothness even after weeks of use.
The xs strings are the perfect combo of sound quality, feel, and durability.
After about 48 hours they started feeling gunky and crud was building up already.
With standard daddario strings, when playing every day, after 3 or 4 weeks strings start to feel stiff, tune up poorly and lose... Read More
Price
I would have gone through 2 or 3 sets of standard strings in the time i've had these so these are worth the extra cost already.
This not only saves me money on frequent string changes but also ensures that i always have reliable strings on my guitar.
I drop more than $15 on stuff every week that can't possible bring me this much satisfaction.
Price is little high but might be worth a try.
Shipping
They sent a new set immediately and all is good now.
We received them quickly and he was able to put them on with no issues.
Mistake when they returned it and it was sent to me by mistake.
Packaging/appearance
These came in a thin cardboard case/sleeve with a resealable bag (i love this, because i can reuse the bag for spare strings th... Read More
The packaging stated "d-tuning," which wasn't stated in the product description.
Pack came with random ernie ball strings and all wrong gauges.
These strings aren’t bad, they were packaged in an air tight package so it is possible to stock up on these without worrying ab... Read More
Competitiveness
They really do last a really long time in comparison to same price tag competition!
Previously, i've been very fond of the nyxl series of the strings from this very same company, but these strings are multiple t... Read More
I'm not sure he will go back to any other brand at this point.
This set of d'addario strings with "ultra thin xs film coating" sounds similar to the elixir nanoweb strings in terms of market... Read More
Overview
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- Our engine has analyzed and discovered that 38.0% of the reviews are reliable.
- This product had a total of 1,420 reviews as of our last analysis date on Aug 3 2024.
Helpful InsightsBETA
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Pack came with random ernie ball strings and all wrong gauges
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Mistake when they returned it and it was sent to me by mistake
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Simple mistake and they made ot right
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
That guitar comes set up for 9s and those are just to slinky the 9
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Going from a gibson to a fender really shows how easily it is to bend notes on the shorter scale gibson
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
If you hate the thin spanky 9s trythe 9
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Their sound quality maintains no matter how long theyve been on it seems
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
They almost never get dirty and ive never ever had one of these break
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