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Lots of bang for the buck
I've been using Elixir strings for years now. I like the "feel" and sound of new set of strings, but I am too lazy to change a set. So coated strings are ideal - they keep that new set sound definition for longer than regular strings.
HB coated strings feel good and they sound good. I never made a direct comparison between a new set of Elixir and HBs, I go by the "gut" feeling, and that one is good, recordings sound good.
If you are a recording artist and do a lot of studio work, then you probably have your strings game already in order. If you are like me, ie. not a professional, these strings are ideal for practicing and recording as well. Ideal for that guitar that you forgot you have, but still like to take it out of the case and play it once in a while.
Given the price and performance it's now a no-brainer for me - I can get 3 sets of these strings, instead of 1 set of Elixir strings. Sound and durability so far, seems to be 80%-90% of what I've seen with Elixirs.
HB coated strings feel good and they sound good. I never made a direct comparison between a new set of Elixir and HBs, I go by the "gut" feeling, and that one is good, recordings sound good.
If you are a recording artist and do a lot of studio work, then you probably have your strings game already in order. If you are like me, ie. not a professional, these strings are ideal for practicing and recording as well. Ideal for that guitar that you forgot you have, but still like to take it out of the case and play it once in a while.
Given the price and performance it's now a no-brainer for me - I can get 3 sets of these strings, instead of 1 set of Elixir strings. Sound and durability so far, seems to be 80%-90% of what I've seen with Elixirs.
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They have done it again
Man... Hod does Harley Benton manage to offer such quality for so reasonable price. Coated strings under 4€.
I cant comment on sound yet - they are waiting for next string change and then I will update my review.
I cant comment on sound yet - they are waiting for next string change and then I will update my review.
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I like them
I wasn't altogether sure about these, before I bought them. I wanted to try coated strings, but didn't want to pay £15 a set. So, I took a punt on some of these, and some for my acoustic. So far, they seem pretty good. They feel alright, and they sound alright. I don't change strings as often as some people do, so I could probably stand to pay a bit more, but I just can't bring myself to spend all that.. The packaging is pretty cool, too..
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Great coated strings at an amazing price
I added some sets of these on to an order. I like Elixer Polywebs on some of my guitars, and find them to be very tonal and long lasting. When I saw these HB Strings at the low prices, I wasn't expecting them to measure up to the Elixer strings. Needless to say, I was very pleasantly surprised. The HB Coated Strings are very high quality. They sound great, and last longer than non coated strings. A lot of players I know don't care for coated strings. Some say they aren't as chimey on the treble side and they sound dead on the bass side. That's simply not the case based on what I hear when I play them. These sound every bit as good as my favorite non coated strings. The big advantage to the coated strings is simple. They last longer. Less time changing strings and more time playing. These HB Coated strings hold tune real well after being stretched a few times too. If you're on the fence, I would not hesitate to try a few sets. I am happy to have both Elixers and HB's in my string drawer.
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Suprisingly good!
Coated strings at this price?? I thought they muct be rubbish, but no! They're fab! They sound nice, the hold their tuning and they intonate well. Great stuff!
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Happy costumer.
You dont get your finger tip black, sounds great, I play hard so I need strings that can handel this, they do that.
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SL
They sound great
Was using Elixirs up until now.
Now i'll be using these going forward.
Now i'll be using these going forward.
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Surprisingly good
Very good, as someone who lives 40ft from ocean and the salt air making strings not last long, these last a long time.
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Just a great quality string
I bought these to try, since they were part of a guitar order, delivery was free.
Not sure why I didn't expect much from these, but I have been using daddario XL and NYXLs for a few years. Don't get me wrong, the XL and NYXL are excellent strings, but I will now do some bulk ordering of these next time I make a purchase that will allow free shipping. Very very nice strings and they last really well.
Cost prohibitive for me in the UK to just buy a few packets, but a bargain if part of a bigger order.
Not sure why I didn't expect much from these, but I have been using daddario XL and NYXLs for a few years. Don't get me wrong, the XL and NYXL are excellent strings, but I will now do some bulk ordering of these next time I make a purchase that will allow free shipping. Very very nice strings and they last really well.
Cost prohibitive for me in the UK to just buy a few packets, but a bargain if part of a bigger order.
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The best "budget" coated strings
I can say there is no significant difference between theese and any other "high end" coated strings.
Sound great-price even better!
Quality and durabiliti-wise I will be able to say more after using them a while.
Sound great-price even better!
Quality and durabiliti-wise I will be able to say more after using them a while.
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