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| | Features | D'Addario's most popular acoustic guitar string gauge, known for its superb, long-lasting tone and comfortable playabilityEXP Coated phosphor bronze for warm, bright, well balanced acoustic tone and 4 times more lifeEnvironmentally friendly, corrosion resistant packaging for strings that are always freshMade in the U.S.A. for the highest quality and performanceString Gauges: Plain Steel .012, .016, Phosphor Bronze Wound .024, .032, .042, .053Features durability coupled with the brightness, clarity, and sensitivity you've come to expect from D'Addario strings.
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| | Description | An ultra-fine layer of EXP Coating is bonded to the phosphor bronze wrap wire which is then wound onto the hex-shaped core wire. The result is a built-in barrier against the corrosion and wear that can quickly sap the life out of your strings and your sound. EXP coated phosphor bronze strings have a natural round wound feel and sound fresh and bright with a "new string tone" that lasts three to four times longer than traditional guitar strings. | |
| | Product Details | | Product Length: | 0.59 inches | | Product Width: | 4.33 inches | | Product Height: | 4.33 inches | | Product Weight: | 0.09 pounds | | Package Length: | 4.02 inches | | Package Width: | 3.78 inches | | Package Height: | 0.31 inches | | Package Weight: | 0.09 pounds | | Average Customer Rating: |  based on 65 reviews |
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9 of 9 found the following review helpful:
 Good value Oct 11, 2010
By J. Kim
After playing for years with Elixir Nanoweb 80/20's, I decided to experiment with a few different coated strings. I tried the Elixir Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze, Dean Markley Alchemy Gold Phosphor (now discontinued) and these EXP16s. Ultimately, I preferred the Nanoweb Phosphor Bronze the best, but the EXP16 are cheaper and the difference didn't warrant the extra cost, so I decided to stick with these for now. I wasn't a fan of the Alchemys because of their rough texture and high tension. The EXP16s are smooth and have a very playable tension, although not as smooth and easy as the Elixir 80/20's. As far as longevity, these seem to last me about 2 months, which is on par with other coated strings I've tried, except for the Elixir 80/20's which average about 3 months. Uncoated strings last me about a month.
Depending on the style of play, I prefer brighter or warmer strings, but I'd rank the EXP16s somewhere in the middle. It's a good balance for both strumming and fingerstyle. Even though they don't project as well as the Elixir 80/20s, they have a very agreeable tone without some of the harsh overtones. For live use with a pickup I'd be more inclined to use the Elixirs, but for unplugged or mic'ed use I like the tone of these.
7 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Best coated strings on the market Mar 22, 2005
By cdub53
I have tried all of the coated, long life strings and these are by far the best sounding. They also don't have that "slick" or "wet" feel the Elixir strings have, they feel just like uncoated strings with the same loud, crisp sound as uncoated strings. I am very impressed with these strings and they will be the only strings I use from now on for my Taylor acoustic guitar. Thanks, D'Addario!
5 of 5 found the following review helpful:
Great sounding set of coated strings. Dec 10, 2007
By Bob
"Bob in Big Bear Ca"
I've been using these strings for about eight years, and I also use them on my two Taylor's (814-CE & I use the mediums on my 710) I agree with the other reviewer in saying they are the best sounding coated string out there. I still use Martin strings once in awhile, but these strings last and improve in sound as they get a few hours of play on them.
Actually I own three other acoustics other than my two Taylor's and right now they're all strung with EXP's. I know people want different sounds from their strings, but I find these to be bright with a great bottom on them, unlike the Elixirs which I find to be unbearably bright with a weak bottom end. These strings sound great with great dynamics on them. Even on my Laguna Grand Symphony (slightly larger than a Grand Concert) they pump out the lows and sparkle on the highs. These on my Grand Auditorium do the same thing, they produce the sound I demand and make a real positive improvement over the other coated strings I've used.
The Mediums on my 710 have an endless bottom end and still have great range on the mid's and treble.
As I said I still use Martin Phosphor Bronze strings once in awhile, but honestly these strings hold up extremely well and sound great. Darn near as near to an uncoated string that you're going to find.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
 Definitely Better Off Getting The Non-Coated Versions Sep 05, 2010
By Jon L. Byrne
These strings aren't as good as the exact same strings minus the "extended play" coating. The coating just makes the strings squeakier and scratchier, flat picking or finger plucking. Also, it makes the guitar sound more metallic. I suppose the coating will make them last longer, but it really isn't worth the loss in sound quality. Maybe I could see recommending these strings to someone if they were only going to play their guitar like once a year, and then the rest of the time it was going to sit unloved, strings oxidizing. But even then, I'd probably err on the side of skip 'em.
Laters, ya'll.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Long life, good sustain Sep 13, 2006
By G. M. Handlon
"the brewfisher"
There are four things I really like about these strings.
1. They have a longer life than other coated strings I've tried.
2. They have better sustain throughout that lifetime.
3. The price is great compared to other coated strings.
4. The brass ends are painted different colors to differentiate them. I use these on my Ovation, which strings tail-forward through the bridge, so the colored ends are visible and it looks cool. Vanity, all is vanity.
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