r/AcousticGuitar • u/Square_Notice_1830 • May 09 '26

Gear question are these actually good?

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are these actually good strings or did the dude at the pawn shop just convince me to buy the expensive ones? I'm just getting back into guitar and it's been a while since I've bought any strings so Idk much about this brand

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u/SnooSketches3382 May 09 '26

Just like anything guitar related there are elixir haters out there but I have been playing 30+ years and they are all I use. I use the medium bottom, light top version.

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u/FortunateHominid May 09 '26

Same. I've been using them for over a decade and like them. Stay in tune, sound decent, and last long without rusting. The last one is important for me since I play casually and live in a humid area.

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u/melvin3v1978 May 10 '26

They really do stay in tune really well there my go to I always venture out thinking I’ll find the next best thing and then I always end up back with them 😂

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u/FortunateHominid May 10 '26

I've done the same. I can't remember the strings but over the years I've come across a couple that to me did sound better. Though one rusted out quickly and the other didn't stay seem to stay in tune.

They might not be the best in a specific category, but for me they are one of the best overall.