D'Addario Guitar Strings - Acoustic Guitar Strings - Flat Tops Phosphor Bronze - For 6 String Guitar - Warm, Semi-Bright Tone - EFT16 - Light, 12-53

I have used this brand of guitar strings previously, but not this particular type. Very happy with the outcome. They sound great. Very good quality.

Semi flat acoustic strings that feel like electric strings, yet still sound like my old Hummingbird should. finger squeak is reduced and I can cover the fretboard as well as on the Paul when I use these. I won't go back.

I previously used Phosphor Bronze strings (usually D'Addario) or Silk & Steel (D'Addario, Martin, LaBella). I wanted something that was brighter than Silk & Steel but could still reduce string squeak while recording. So far, these strings have fit the bill. I play mostly fingerstyle (with finger tips, rarely with nails) on a 000-sized Martin guitar. And I usually record it with an LDC. These flat tops have reduced the amount of slide noises to a more hospitable level. I've gone through several sets of these strings and I've yet to encounter any quality control issues. No string breaks or unraveling. If you want to close mic an acoustic guitar without all the extra finger squeaks, then give these a try.

LOVE these strings. I went away from the brand about 15 years ago, and was using "slinky" strings from Ernie Ball. I recently bought a guitar that came with these, and I forgot how great they are. It's fun, to experiment with different strings, but if you just want the best sounding, I prefer these. Great tone, and wow I love them brand new. They loose a bit of sharpness over the higher notes and grow warmer bass, over time. Which is fine, and relatively normal for all strings.

I have searched for the "right" string for while. I found these and read some reviews and figured that since guitar strings are relatively cheap, I'd give them a shot. I have them on a 1965 Harmony H165 (all mahogany, professionally set up) Here's what I like: Very low "pressure" on my fingers. In fact, they feel great, I don't think they are like flat wounds at all. In fact I think it's pertinent to mention that they still look like round wounds and the "flat tops" are very subtle. I know some people have commented that they don't like the feel on the thumb when finger picking, but I like it. Reduced string noise with chord changes and slides. Good "mellow" (but not too mellow) sound. They hold tune very well. Here's what I don't like: While they have a very nice mellow sound, they are also more "quiet" than regular round wound strings. This is only a problem when I play in a group and need extra volume to be heard, but when I am at home by myself, it's nice to have the volume a little lower (give and take). They sound a bit "tinny" or "thin" for the first day or so, not too harsh, but noticeable. All in all, I would say these are great strings (D'Addario makes good quality stuff). I recommend trying them. They have a good sound and are very comfortable. I may switch to a regular round wound for playing in a group setting, but these are probably my new favorites for home.

I love these even though they aren’t coated. They dramatically reduce string noise.

Great strings for the price.

I decided to try these strings over the previous bronze strings on my acoustic. These are wrapped in a way that makes the wrapped wire less "abrasive" or less hills/valleys between the coils around the main wire. As a result your fingers slide easier, take less wear/tear on your finger tips and the "string noise" of your hand changing positions is greatly reduced. Feels like silk. If you like that sound, then you will notice it is gone. The actual sound of the notes however sound great with these strings. Really warm and full sounding strings. I wish I have found these strings sooner. I doubt I will put anything else on my acoustic guitars going forward. I am using these on an Ovation, Yamaha and Montera guitar.