Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Semi-Bright Tone - EFT16 - Light, 12-53

I previously used Phosphor Bronze strings (usually D'Addario) or Silk & Steel (D'Addario, Martin, LaBella). I wanted something that was brighter than Silk & Steel but could still reduce string squeak while recording. So far, these strings have fit the bill. I play mostly fingerstyle (with finger tips, rarely with nails) on a 000-sized Martin guitar. And I usually record it with an LDC. These flat tops have reduced the amount of slide noises to a more hospitable level. I've gone through several sets of these strings and I've yet to encounter any quality control issues. No string breaks or unraveling. If you want to close mic an acoustic guitar without all the extra finger squeaks, then give these a try.

Semi flat acoustic strings that feel like electric strings, yet still sound like my old Hummingbird should. finger squeak is reduced and I can cover the fretboard as well as on the Paul when I use these. I won't go back.

I have used this brand of guitar strings previously, but not this particular type. Very happy with the outcome. They sound great. Very good quality.

LOVE these strings. I went away from the brand about 15 years ago, and was using "slinky" strings from Ernie Ball. I recently bought a guitar that came with these, and I forgot how great they are. It's fun, to experiment with different strings, but if you just want the best sounding, I prefer these. Great tone, and wow I love them brand new. They loose a bit of sharpness over the higher notes and grow warmer bass, over time. Which is fine, and relatively normal for all strings.

I have searched for the "right" string for while. I found these and read some reviews and figured that since guitar strings are relatively cheap, I'd give them a shot. I have them on a 1965 Harmony H165 (all mahogany, professionally set up) Here's what I like: Very low "pressure" on my fingers. In fact, they feel great, I don't think they are like flat wounds at all. In fact I think it's pertinent to mention that they still look like round wounds and the "flat tops" are very subtle. I know some people have commented that they don't like the feel on the thumb when finger picking, but I like it. Reduced string noise with chord changes and slides. Good "mellow" (but not too mellow) sound. They hold tune very well. Here's what I don't like: While they have a very nice mellow sound, they are also more "quiet" than regular round wound strings. This is only a problem when I play in a group and need extra volume to be heard, but when I am at home by myself, it's nice to have the volume a little lower (give and take). They sound a bit "tinny" or "thin" for the first day or so, not too harsh, but noticeable. All in all, I would say these are great strings (D'Addario makes good quality stuff). I recommend trying them. They have a good sound and are very comfortable. I may switch to a regular round wound for playing in a group setting, but these are probably my new favorites for home.

I've used Earnie ball strings for years and have been happy with them on electric guitar, but for some reason, they were not holding up on the acoustic. The G and D strings would fall apart after a few weeks of playing. Also, I was getting a lot of unwanted string noise when recording. So far, the D'addario strings are holding up well and are much quieter when doing slides or moving up and down the neck between chords. In my opinion, they are worth the $

I decided to try these strings over the previous bronze strings on my acoustic. These are wrapped in a way that makes the wrapped wire less "abrasive" or less hills/valleys between the coils around the main wire. As a result your fingers slide easier, take less wear/tear on your finger tips and the "string noise" of your hand changing positions is greatly reduced. Feels like silk. If you like that sound, then you will notice it is gone. The actual sound of the notes however sound great with these strings. Really warm and full sounding strings. I wish I have found these strings sooner. I doubt I will put anything else on my acoustic guitars going forward. I am using these on an Ovation, Yamaha and Montera guitar.

I love these even though they aren’t coated. They dramatically reduce string noise.

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Ottimo rapporto qualità prezzo, montate sulla mia Ibanez PF17 ne ha pulito il suono soprattutto negli spostamenti verticali. Decisamente ha irrobustito il tono e soprattutto il riverbero!!! Da provare!!!

Si no te molesta el .12 estas cuerdas tienen el balance de medios y graves calidos. Conservaron si brillo por 3 meses con uso moderado en una Ej 200 para mi gusto si lo valen para ser las cuerdas que casi nadie quiere tocar.

Bought this set for my Yamaha LL16. I had put brass bridge pins on the guitar because I didn't care for the look of the stock pins and thought it would match the tuners better. I wasn't sure but I thought the swap ended up making the guitar sound a bit brighter. It wasn't too bad so I left it. During research into something else guitar related I went down the rabbit hole of roundwound vs flatwound and decided to give these a try. I put these on January 20th and so far.. I really like them. The wound strings sound a little deeper/warmer than roundwounds and it seems to have counteracted the brightness effect of the brass pins. The guitar is now boomy again but not too boomy. Nice and full. There's a pleasing clarity and string squeaking (finger noise) isn't nearly as noticeable, although not completely eliminated. No issues with tuning stability. The time to stretch out the strings were the same as my usual set. One thing that really jumped out at me is that as I was changing the strings, these new strings seemed to grip the cloth that I had my guitar laying on. Can't really feel it with my fingers but there's definitely some noticeable friction if you really dig into the strings with a pick and rub them with the flat side. I angle the pick and strike the strings with more of the edge than the flat side so it's not an issue for me. For others it might be something. Longevity is my main concern now and I'll update this review when it's time to restring. If I don't burn through this set as fast as I do with my usual strings, I'll probably make these my new go-to strings. I hope it works out because I REALLY like the sound of my guitar now, but not the price.

Excellentes cordes pour réduire les affreux sons parasites des déplacements de doigts en acoustique. C'est un fort tirant donc ça nécessite plus d'effort pour la main gauche, pensez-y avant de vous y mettre, c'est du jeu "dur". Le son est bon, moins brillant et plus rond qu'avec des cordes à filets classiques, moi je préfère, question de goût personnel. La puissance sonore est satisfaisante. La longévité un peu inférieure aux cordes filetées rondes mais quel bonheur de jouer sans bruits parasites! Cordes un peu chères mais j'imagine que c'est justifié et vu le peu de choix en filets plats acoustiques.....