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D Addario EJ16 3D Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings Light Tension Corrosion Resistant Phosphor Bronze Offers a Warm Bright and Well Balanced Acoustic Tone Pack of 3 Sets
Last Updated: September 23, 2019 (Refresh Now)
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Sound Quality
206guitar, bright, acoustic, sounding, sound
+97%
-3%
" ... They sound and play great, just ordered another set ... "
" ... I personally like the light gauge for its clean, crisp sound that I have always loved on both my Yamaha gfx and my Ovation. ... My neighbor uses the mediums that are sold on this listing, but I would recommend the light gauge as a better overall sound. ... "
" ... They do oxidize after a few months, but the sound is very good. ... Not heavy sounding, since this is light, but it is very bright and happy sounding. ... "
" ... They produce a bright sound. ... "
" ... Recently restrung an inexpensive guitar and was amazed at how nice it sounds. ... "
" ... These strings are great and sound awesome! ... "
" ... Nice time like the sound of a sound G string ... "
" ... They are rather rough and on the brighter side of the sound spectrum, but they are durable and very colorful in sound. ... "
Comfort
97guitar, string, fingers, acoustic, tune
+82%
-18%
" ... They can make a HUGE difference in your guitar playing. ... Try a set and you should see and feel a considerable difference in your guitar. ... "
" ... These extra light strings allow me to play better leads on my Taylor acoustic and I am not noticing a significant reduction in tone or volume. ... "
" ... I'm a beginner and these strings are comfortable and produce a wonderfully bright, balanced sound. ... "
" ... Exactly what I wanted easy to put on the guitar. ... "
" ... Hands down my favorite pair of strings, coupling a regular pair of steel strings with Nashville (on separate guitars of course) create an extremely rich tone ... "
" ... hands down, best strings for your acoustic. ... "
" ... Specifically I would recommend you purchase the pack of 3 sets- depending on how often you change your strings, it is convenient to have a few sets of these on hand when you need them. ... "
" ... I put these on one of my 12 strings making it much easier to play. ... "
Build Quality
76string, snapped, acoustic, steel, coated
+75%
-25%
" ... The lighter weight strings really improve playability of my guitar and make string bending much easier, yet the strings aren't too light to damage tone. ... "
" ... Grommets on the bridge are colored . ... "
" ... Nice, standard strings. ... "
" ... Great three pack of strings. ... "
" ... Love the great action I get on my Ovation Balladeer, I play lead, blues, etc., that require a lot of bending and they hold up well. ... "
" ... The strings play well on my guitar. ... "
" ... Exactly same as OEM strings. ... "
" ... Great sound on my 1934 National steel body guitar ... "
Price
60strings, money, worth, fair, value
+97%
-3%
" ... Good strings good price ... "
" ... Classic guitar sound at a good price ... "
" ... However, they also cost about 15 bucks a set. ... "
" ... Best product on the market. ... "
" ... Amazing strings at a great price. ... "
" ... I buy here because of the good price ... "
" ... The price is fair. ... "
" ... These are by far the Best Buy for the money. ... "
Product Reliability
30months, years, long, disappointed, tone
+90%
-10%
" ... - Has held a nice tone for a couple months so far. ... "
" ... I've been comparing these to D'Addario's Nickel Bronze, and, while I love the fact I can get 5+ months out of the NB's, I really like the tone of the EJ16's a little better. ... I guess I'm just relegated to string changes every 3 months and I'm OK with that. ... "
" ... They do oxidize after a few months, but the sound is very good. ... "
" ... The Martins are beautiful when fresh but quickly fade and tarnish within a couple weeks seems to me. ... "
" ... Been using them forever, and to get a case of ten in two days is a cinch. ... "
" ... I have been using them for about 15 years. ... "
" ... Three pack will last a while. ... "
" ... They're affordable and last a long time. ... "
Marketplace
18shipping, product, exactly, works, timely
+83%
-17%
" ... Received on time. ... "
" ... just as described!! ... "
" ... Fast shipping too. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Exactly as described! ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
" ... I will purchase the item again! ... "
" ... Came as described ... "
Delivery
18arrived on time, timely, quickly, fast, exactly
+94%
-6%
" ... Shipping was very fast. ... "
" ... at a good price and were delivered quickly. ... "
" ... Arrived in excellent packaging and very quick response and delivery ... "
" ... Arrived on time and exactly as expected. ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and just as advertised ... "
" ... item arrived very fast and was exactly as described! ... "
" ... Arrived quickly and item exactly as described ... "
" ... So this is a three pack and therefore is packaged that way instead of separately packaged sets. ... "
Ease of Use
10sound and easy, sound, play, good, easy
+100%
" ... They have a true sound, the don't easily stretch, they are easy to install. ... "
" ... They don’t go dead as easily and are easier to use. ... "
" ... Makes my acoustic much easier to play. ... "
" ... It's quite easy to strum and pluck. ... "
" ... Sound is wonderful, and easy to install in my guitar. ... "
" ... Amazing sound, and easy color coding for beginners. ... "
Product As Described
9product, exactly, works, expected
+100%
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Product as described. ... "
" ... Great product, as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described! ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... Works as advertised ... "
" ... Came as described ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Setup
8sound, string, installation, high, easy
+88%
-13%
" ... They have a true sound, the don't easily stretch, they are easy to install. ... "
" ... Easy installation instructions for beginners, great sound for lows and highs. ... "
" ... Sound is wonderful, and easy to install in my guitar. ... "
For Kids
8like, hubby, guitar, bought
+100%
" ... My daughter and I have played guitar (me ages ago, her more recently) and we have both found that D'Addario guitar strings are the best for her acoustic guitar. ... "
" ... For my son ... "
" ... Hubby loves these. ... "
" ... Just what my son in law requested for his birthday. ... "
" ... my son love those . ... "
" ... got them for my kids worked fine ... "
" ... Bought for my son, he like them ... "
" ... Bought for my son, he like them ... "
Color
8color, tone, restringing, coding, really
+100%
" ... Color coded so you always know where they go on your axe! ... "
" ... Bright and balanced tone at half the price of Martin Lifespan! ... "
" ... Color coding makes restringing a breeze! ... "
" ... Clear and bright producing beautiful notes. ... "
" ... The color-coding really helps with restringing. ... "
Cleaning
8sound, strings, crisp, sure, nice
+100%
" ... Replaced old strings and my guitar sounds so crisp and clean I love them. ... "
" ... Then I remembered I need to replace the strings, clean the fretboard, polish frets . ... "
" ... Clean, bright sound. ... "
" ... I haven't used the surface cleaner yet but I'm sure it wlll be 5 stars. ... "
" ... I personally like the light gauge for its clean, crisp sound that I have always loved on both my Yamaha gfx and my Ovation. ... "
Bass
7strings, low, little, end, nice
+100%
" ... So clean and bright, but they’ve also got warmth and some great bass on the low strings. ... "
" ... I'd always used lights on it, but opted for these since I was getting some fret buzz on the bass strings. ... "
" ... I like the phosphor bronze, because IMO they already add a little more bass themselves. ... "
" ... I use D'Addario strings on my bass guitars and have never been disappointed. ... "
" ... Great bass, nice bendable mids and highs. ... "
" ... - Bass not as strong as heavier strings, but easier to play. ... "
" ... - Bass not as strong as heavier strings, but easier to play. ... "
Frequencies
6nice, lows, balanced, e, bass
+100%
" ... It’s balanced, full bodied and rich. ... "
" ... Balanced from E to shining E. ... "
" ... Fantastic sounding strings!! ... "
" ... Great bass, nice bendable mids and highs. ... "
" ... I like the way the feel to the touch, the highs are pleasant and the lows are deep. ... "
Design
6guitar, feel, always
+100%
" ... The colored ball ends are nice. ... "
" ... Look as described, but haven't used them yet . ... "
" ... I painted the guitar I found and repurposed it . ... "
" ... Always have and always will love phosphor bronze! ... "
Fit
5time, tighten, fit, well, tune
+20%
-80%
" ... Don't buy, they would not fit my guitar. ... "
" ... The package was ripped open and taped back shut! ... "
" ... The plastic cap that holds it just broke (and it was never removed during its time installed) . ... "
" ... as soon as I attempted to tighten them. ... "
As Gift
4christmas, really, good
+100%
" ... They are really cheap, really good and they even send you a bunch of picks as a gift and the strings feel really good in your hand !! ... "
" ... Bought as a gift! ... "
Hair
4winder, strings, good, addario
+75%
-25%
" ... They do not cut into my fingers badly at all, and they overall have great tone. ... "
" ... easy to install with Planet Waves Pro Winder String Winder and Cutter. ... "
" ... D'Addario has a good reputation and makes good violin strings. ... "
Battery Life
4last, long, long time, lasts, lasting
+100%
" ... Three pack will last a while. ... "
" ... All I use never disappointed Long lasting. ... "
" ... A set usually lasts a long time for me, so this pack of 3 will last for a while. ... "
" ... A set usually lasts a long time for me, so this pack of 3 will last for a while. ... "
For Running
3+33%
-67%
Volume
3sound, loud
+100%
" ... Soft touch and good volume. ... "
" ... Awesome volume and clarity! ... "
Overall performance
3strings
+100%
" ... Fast ship great product ... "
Features
3+100%
" ... Many options available. ... "
" ... Custom lights are a good compromise between playability and nice tone. ... "
" ... Same as always,great ultra light set ... "
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