2725 Extra Slinky Cobalt Electric Guitar Strings - .008-.038 Review

VERY GOOD

I wanted to explore a .008" set so I ordered these. Two noticeable improvements. After stretching, they stay in tune. Best strings I've ever used for that. That was a surprise because I didn't think that would be the case. Am replacing all my strings with these, Secondly, the feel is not as sloppy as I assumed. Feels just like a .009" set with no weird affects. Really… read more impressed with both the tuning integrity and feel. And they still allow me to chicken pick and keep the tone. For the slighty higher price, well worth the investment.

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Slinky vs daddario

I've used daddario 08-38 strings for 20 years. Got a wild hair to try something different so I tried a set of these and WOW what a difference. The feel, the sound is just incredible. Highly recommend these. Now if they will hold up as well as the daddario

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Excellent

I have an ES-339 i was using EB pure nickles. pure nickle is warm not bright and best used on single coil ax's like strats. with humbuckers, these strings SING with the right amount of brightness, i use ex lights 8-38 because i am in my 60's and have mild arthritis. these are now my go to strings for this ax.

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Luv Um

Tried these when they first came out and they are great. The tone thing on light gauge is a myth...Play what gauge feels best to you!

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Surprisingly good sound

I have these "8's" on a PRS Custom 24, and on a Fender American Standard tele. I was warned that they might sacrifice a lot of tone with their light gauge, but I was pleasantly surprised. They sound great, and have reasonable ring and sustain. You can play and bend for hours with these without wearing out your fingertips. They are worth trying if you are interested, but be prepared… read more to do a new setup on your guitar if you decide to stay with this gauge.

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