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Great strings
I have used these for 30+ years. Not the best guy to review because I'm just a recreational player and really have not experimented with a lot of different brands. However I've stuck with them because they are very high quality, affordable, and I have zero complaints. Being lighter gauge, some might break strings more often with these especially since they are so easy to bend with but with experience you know the limits.Read full review
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Good product, Great company
The product I purchased is known to me and one I use on a regular basis. But, it's important you buy from a reliable company who takes care of you and puts their customer first. Musicians Friend is truly that. The were quick to ship and took care of my product needs. I would highly recommend them.Read full review
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great strings
I use these 9-42 strings on my Ibanez S series guitar. Any heavy metal or shredder or player(strat or tele) guitar would do well with these Slinkys. These strings are often recommended for the shredder player. If you play a Les Paul, probably want 10-46 gauge, although I am told the newer Les Pauls can use 9-42.
These strings wear well also. I have been using them for years. They probably wear as well as Elixirs based on what I was told about Elixirs, strings I don't care for. A comparable string are the D'Addarios 9-42 XL but these Slinkys play better.
Just a note: never trust the guy in the music store who says, "This guitar doesn't take those strings but we can set it up for you." Only use the gauge string that the guitar requires in its factory set up. NEVER ADJUST THE NECK. I have to say I've seen some fine guitars ruined because of too many neck adjustments. Just change the strings more often!Read full review
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Very nice...
brought an older Ibanez, back to life. Smooth, nice sustain, clean sound, easy bends. I did have to resetup, due to the smaller gauge, but I like 'em. Putting them on my Gib as well. First go around with EB's, hope they are durable.Read full review
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Ernie Ball is the best
I don't use any other brand of guitar string. Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings are great for bluesy bendy goodness, or that tremolo equipped shredder. Perfect for E standard or Eb tunings. If Drop D and C are your thing, how with a heavier gauge.Read full review
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Awesome Strings
These strings were a perfect replacement for both my 72 Telecaster as well as my Les Paul Deleuxe. Prior I had gotten use to using the Ernie Ball regulars but these seem to be the best bet for the music I play. Once you get used to them, they just may be your strings of choice.Read full review
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Great value
This is a great value, I bought two sets at a music store cost $25.00. Exact same product. I use these strings on all the guitars I build, great sound and stay in tune no matter the style of playing.
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Best strings out there!
I've been using these strings for years and love the strength, ease of fingering, and tone. as long as you don't play excessive Roger Daltrey sweeping power cords, they'll last forever!
Highly recommended!Read full review
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FAST SHIP BEST STRINGS YOU CAN GET!!
I only use Ernie Ball Super Slinky on all My USA Gibson Les Paul Guitars and USA Fender Stratocaster and Telecasters. Playing for years and have a Large Guitar Collection! ROCK was Here!
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Great tone, feel; short life tho
Maybe I'm used to coated strings lasting longer. I like these and they worked well, just needed to change them sooner than I'm used to.
Great strings for the price tho.
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