D’Addario endorsement from MK

[hunter]

I agree. I'm not into coated strings either. I had a beautiful acoustic guitar once, solid spruce top, rosewood back and sides, that came with Elixirs. Couldn't get them off quick enough.


Regular D'Addario phosphor bronze strings are great. Even better, to me, are John Pearse strings, but they are quite a bit more expensive.

[tobi777]

Funny how tastes differ 

I've been using Elixir strings for many years even on expensive guitars - and they not only last much longer, but sound superior to my ears compared to many other strings - at least on steel strings.(I use Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12/53).

I'm frequently testing new strings and was positively surprised by DM Dragonskins and the strings made by Santa Cruz.
But the DMs wear fairly fast and the SC strings are too expensive for me, considering that I have nine acoustics.

On my electric guitars I've also been testing many strings and I've never got used to D'Addario. I don't like their sound and feel.
I'm also disappointed by John Pearse, they sounded bland even when new and didn't last long anyway - though they are quite pricey.

[hunter]

Funny how tastes differ 

I've been using Elixir strings for many years even on expensive guitars - and they not only last much longer, but sound superior to my ears compared to many other strings - at least on steel strings.(I use Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze 12/53).

I'm frequently testing new strings and was positively surprised by DM Dragonskins and the strings made by Santa Cruz.
But the DMs wear fairly fast and the SC strings are too expensive for me, considering that I have nine acoustics.

On my electric guitars I've also been testing many strings and I've never got used to D'Addario. I don't like their sound and feel.
I'm also disappointed by John Pearse, they sounded bland even when new and didn't last long anyway - though they are quite pricey.

It really comes down to "whatever works, man". Our ears are so different.

[Mossguitar]

I mostly use d’addarios. They’re cheap, they work and you get them everywere. But most strings work. I use DR-strings on one of my guitars because of the feel (thinner core, thicker wrap wire, so I can go up one size and they’re still soft enough, fits that particular guitar).

[Tomcaster]

I use Fender pure nickel which are manufactured by D'Addario.

[qjamesfloyd]

D'Addario for me, on both of my acoustic guitars, I have always used the brand, they work for me so I have never felt the need to try any other brand.

[quizzaciously]

Not D'Addario, but Guy and Jim recorded little interviews for Roland: