D’Addario EJ16 Acoustic Guitar String Review
Review by Noel K.
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I got my D’Addario EJ16 through Amazon with their bundled pack of three. I have no reason to complain, because these strings sound great, and I got them for a steal— almost 50% off! I have a habit of changing my guitar strings frequently to keep the tone right, so this value-pack (three sets) suits me nicely.
I like the sound of my new strings. But oddly, the strings turn colors very quickly— after just a few hours of practice. May be I should blame it on my acidic fingers. Anyway, it’s okay, because the more I play these strings, the mellower the tone becomes. I love mellow sounds, so these strings are great for me. If you find that these strings sound too bright, give them a few days to settle in. The strings will develop a very nice warm sound after couple of days.
One thing I really like about D’Addario EJ16 is the color code on the ball ends. These make it much easier when I do the restringing. I don’t have to worry about mixing my strings accidentally, and have no trouble identifying which string is which. Another advantage is the packaging: unlike other brands that keep their strings inside a normal paper envelope, D’Addario protects their strings with a corrosion-proof sealed bag.
Some of my friends have told me that Elixir strings are much more durable than D’Addarios. But I have tried both types of strings on my guitar and tested them for quite a while. I would say my vote is still for D’Addario EJ16. These strings are simply the best!
Brand | D'Addario |
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Model | EJ16 |
Type | Acoustic Strings |
Wrap Wire | Phosphor Bronze |
Coated / Non-coated | Non-coated |
Gauge | Light |
Consumer Rating |  |
Price Range |
Other user’s comment:
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Sorry about using my credentials in the title, but I want to convey how much experience I have with these strings. Sorry if I sound like an ad. I REALLY love these strings.
I have strung literally thousands of guitars over my 40 years of repairing stringed instruments. D’Addario EJ16s are IMHO the best string money can buy- it is the standard of the industry for good reason… they’re simply the best string available! D’Addario’s corrosion-proof sealed bags ensure you get them as fresh as when they left the factory. Lower grade junky stings are shipped in simple paper envelopes and allow the strings to oxidize just sitting on the shelf or in your case. On the other hand, expensive hand made string, like DRs, are wrapped way too tightly, thus, have too much mass, so your intonation and rod will probably need to be readjusted. They also play stiffly.
D’Addario uses the best steel and bronze alloy and wraps the wound strings with just the correct tension so the strings breathe and bend great. They’re also VERY resistant to breakage. I have only broken a handful of D’Addarios over several thousand restringings, and the breakages usually only occurred due to a burr on the tuner post, nut, or bridge. TRUST ME ON THIS… you will love these strings! [Read full review..]
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