I have used these for 30+ years. Not the best guy to review because I'm just a recreational player and really have not experimented with a lot of different brands. However I've stuck with them because they are very high quality, affordable, and I have zero complaints. Being lighter gauge, some might break strings more often with these especially since they are so easy to bend with but with experience you know the limits.
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The product I purchased is known to me and one I use on a regular basis. But, it's important you buy from a reliable company who takes care of you and puts their customer first. Musicians Friend is truly that. The were quick to ship and took care of my product needs. I would highly recommend them.
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I use these 9-42 strings on my Ibanez S series guitar. Any heavy metal or shredder or player(strat or tele) guitar would do well with these Slinkys. These strings are often recommended for the shredder player. If you play a Les Paul, probably want 10-46 gauge, although I am told the newer Les Pauls can use 9-42. These strings wear well also. I have been using them for years. They probably wear as well as Elixirs based on what I was told about Elixirs, strings I don't care for. A comparable string are the D'Addarios 9-42 XL but these Slinkys play better. Just a note: never trust the guy in the music store who says, "This guitar doesn't take those strings but we can set it up for you." Only use the gauge string that the guitar requires in its factory set up. NEVER ADJUST THE NECK. I have to say I've seen some fine guitars ruined because of too many neck adjustments. Just change the strings more often!Read full review
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brought an older Ibanez, back to life. Smooth, nice sustain, clean sound, easy bends. I did have to resetup, due to the smaller gauge, but I like 'em. Putting them on my Gib as well. First go around with EB's, hope they are durable.
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I don't use any other brand of guitar string. Ernie Ball Super Slinky strings are great for bluesy bendy goodness, or that tremolo equipped shredder. Perfect for E standard or Eb tunings. If Drop D and C are your thing, how with a heavier gauge.
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