D'Addario Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze Strings EFT16, 12-53

Fabulous strings. I spent three years trying others in an attempt to find a better choice. Failed. Have returned to my first loves...

Nice crisp sound from these and helps reduce string noise. Just love playing these a nice feel to them and makes my guitar resonate. Check out your left hand technique because if you are getting a lot of string noise you may be able to make some adjustments accordingly.

Firstly, you should only be buying these stings if you need to cut down squeaking when moving around the fretboard. They do this very well and can be a absolute requirement for clean recording. They are not fully flat wound and I would NOT drop down a size from your standard gauge. They just have the top of the round taken off. When new, expect them to sound just like the cheaper D'Addario strings of the same gauge but just a little less bright on the low end. You are paying a lot to reduce string squeak nothing more. Do not expect them to sound like archtop flat wounds, you will be disappointed. The other comprises is they will clog up and go dull faster than your standard string. Wiping down your strings regularly become more important with these strings if you want them to last. All that said, these strings are fantastic at what they aim to do. If you are playing cowboy chords or using a capo and staying within one area of the fretboard don't waste your money, but if you play the length of the fretboard and need clean performance/recording you will be very, very happy with these. Just don't drop down a size. again, flat tops not flat wounds. I also see a number of people have had quality issues with the windings, I have not and have used many sets, both myself and in the studio, so while I don't doubt this happened, I don't think it's any more likely than any other quality string.

I'm just learning guitar and I find these strings to be easier on my fingers.

Quite pricey but my boyfriend loves them and they do sound really good. Although he has had several breaks fairly shortly after fitting them but he’s not delicate and he plays for a living so it’s expected. Would recommend trying.

I am a beginner so was not use to holding strings. It used to give me finger sore. But this one is perfect; easy to hold and does not give as much finger sore. So, I am satisfied with it.

D' Addario always my fav string. Easy to play, great tone, but they do loose their sparkle fairly quick. Wish they a wee bit cheaper too, but still a great string!

Wow! These make chord changes so much quieter than regular strings. Make me sound much more proficient !

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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!!!

Gekauft für Takamine, angenehm zu spielen. Guter Klang

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.

Just bought new acoustic/electric guitar. Horrible strings on it. Squeaky, squeak everytime I change a chord. Don't try to slide into notes? Fingers felt like I was pressing on razor blades. Long time search on internet. Recommendation was to use flat top strings. Sure, I will give it a try. Wow! Night & day. These are wonderful strings. Squeaky strings goodbye! Easy on fingers. Tone may be a little reduced, but I can live with that. Highly recommend these strings, This price a little cheaper than what I found in brick & morto stores. Cheers.