lucille64

I don't do shows every single night but I spend a lot of time doing many different things guitar related such as writing, studio work, performing, practicing and such. I prefer the tone of new strings at all times. I like that fresh crisp tone as often as possible. Let's just say money is not a major issue for me personally. I try to focus on music. I am fortunate and blessed when it comes to financial matters. I leave money issues to someone else.

I have used just about every brand of acoustic strings out there at one time or another. Elixrs last for sure but for me personally I dislike their feel and I'm not overwhelmed by their tone either, not that it's bad. I seem to always come back to EXP 11's. They last me a decent amount of time of course depending on how much I play them on a constant basis on any one guitar. On some of my Mahogany backed or walnut backed instruments I use EXP 16 phosphor bronze. Just like the tone of those on that type wood backed guitars. Then again, my strings get changed on all my guitars about once a week, sometimes sooner depending again on how much I use that particular guitar. I personally have never had any D'Addario strings perform dead right out of the package, not to say it couldn't happen. I have been playing just over 58 years now so I have had the chance for it to happen. It's nice to see that they are concerned about customer satisfaction. They (the EXP's) have a feel that doesn't seem "slippery" to me like Elixrs do. Of course everyone has a different perception of what sounds and feels best to each individual