D'Addario EXP11 Coated 8020 Bronze Acoustic Strings (Light, 12-53)
D'Addario EXP11 acoustic guitar strings feature an exclusive EXP coating which helps strings last three times longer than regular strings.
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Submitted July 19, 2018 by a customer from gmail.com
"My longtime go-to! "
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Back around '02 when I started performing 3+ hr solo acoustic shows, I started noticing how my sound would get stagnant about an hr into the set. I tend to use big sounding guitars and they were sounding like wet logs by the end of the sets. So, I ordered a dozen or so different strings and tried them all out for a few days each, then took the best of those and performed with them.
These EXP11s weren't the best sounding of the bunch, but they still sounded good and most importantly, the tone was consistent throughout the night. My hands weren't torn up either since the coating on them didn't tear into my fingers like non-coated strings will when playing that long of a set (I rarely take breaks).
So, are they the BEST sounding strings? No, but they'll sound good and stay true to their tone for an extended period. I'd think that's a plus for people who don't want to mess with changing strings often. Oh, and after all of that research, I found out these are the same strings Dave Matthews and many other acoustic performers use and for good reason!
Musical Background:
Professional singer/songwriter, guitarist, producer, engineer, and arranger
Musical Style:
Folk, Irish/Celtic
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Submitted February 21, 2011 by a customer from jatymusic.com
"Enduring Sound Quality For Less"
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So long as they keep sounding good on my guitars, I'll keep using them.
Sound
I prefer these strings over Cleartones, and perhaps over Elixir Nanowebs. The sound is plenty strong and rich. Each guitar is different, and strings sound different on different guitars. The trick is to match the strings to the individual instrument.
Features
They do what they're supposed to do -- protect the string from oils, etc., and keep them in tune and sounding good longer.
Ease of Use
Well, they're strings, so ya pretty much put 'em on. I HAVE noticed that they stay in tune very well once they've been tuned a time or two, and that they dont stretch out for as long as some other strings will.
Quality
Very good results, no strings breaking without cause or wearing out prematurely.
Value
Best price on treated strings. Elixirs are a bit more (and sometimes a bit more slick and dull). Cleartones are out of touch with reality, and I don't care for them all that well.
Manufacturer Support
These guys are top notch. When I phoned with question, they didn't act all put out that I was bothering them.
The Wow Factor
I prefer them on certain acoustics. If they weren't available, I'd go to Elixirs.
Musical Background:
Pro singer/songwriter/producer
Musical Style:
Soft rock, folk, Americana.
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Submitted February 19, 2010
"save your dough on this one."
these strings should be taken off the market. they are giving a good company a bad name.
Sound
these strings are soft and flat. they stink.
Features
nothing good to say here.
Ease of Use
no matter how I tune or what guitar I put them on they are dull.
Quality
they do feel good untill you try to play them.
Value
you can't give me these strings.
Manufacturer Support
I use the 26 lights and they are one of my favorites.
The Wow Factor
no thanks.
Musical Background:
full time musician
Musical Style:
folk/rock, blues, rock
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