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Pros & Cons
Pros
I hope this review doesn't disappoint. They’re coated, and long lasting. Replacing them constantly is a pain and gets expensive.
The same plastic layer protects the string from sweaty hands and moisture.
Cons
It just makes me wonder if the ones i received are legit as another reviewed had wondered as well. Goin back to dr's. Over the years i keep hoping elixir is going to surprise me but they continue to disappoint.
The sound overall is very bland on a 12 string and they sound like cardboard after a week. My guitar buzzes and hums so loudly with these strings that the tone is completely ruined. They are really prone to breakage if you have a heavy picking style. ... Read More
I think there's a chance that some of these packs are chinese counterfeits. The very first string i replaced snapped like a twig under very minimal tension.
Highlights
Quality
Hated the top e string sound so i went with the brand that i have on my accoustic guitar and the 10s sound so much better for s... Read More
Frankly i was extremely worried because it seems that a large group of buyers of this product steel strings bought them for the... Read More
Naturally i started with the classic ernie ball slinkys
Some say that the plastic coating can interfere with how pickups interact with the strings which i say that the coating is so t... Read More
Packaging/appearance
Awesome coating but for the strings that have the rust proof coating
Competitiveness
My research on their manufacturing process is inconclusive but their 34plain steel34 strings strings without winding do last co... Read More
Tried the daddario nyxl and they got all gummy after a few weeks
They are a bit pricier than other brands and for good reason
Overview
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- This product had a total of 13,298 reviews as of our last analysis date on Dec 12 2023.
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They seem do lose their brightness and tuning stability within a week
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But ill be switching back to daddario
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Elixir are far from my preferred electric strings but i dread the though of changing all those strings every couple of weeks
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The stock strings on my jackson dinky were terrible
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
Excellent strings will only buy elixir strings for my acoustic and electric guitars
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However this is the first time i ever used elixir brand electric guitar strings
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Frankly i was extremely worried because it seems that a large group of buyers of this product steel strings bought them for their acoustic guitar it got me curious on the statistics of reviews where people are using the product for its intended purpose
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
There is a difference and if you dont know i invite you to do some research before committing to an investment as it could make your guitar sound better and last longer
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