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148 reviews from r/10s, r/AcousticGuitar, r/Cello and 18 more subreddits
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#1
D'Addario
4.1
(18)
"D'Addario is king for me."
"D’addario Helicores or Kaplans!"
"Have you looked into Helicore? They tend to have good longevity and give a nice sound boost to most student cellos."
"I have tried others, but always come back to D'addario EJ16s."
"The brands that support the widest range of players is D’addario."
"There is no best. Strings a huge personal preference."
"I like in general Daddario 80/20 Bronze."
"D'Addario Chrome flats. Check out the ECB81 set."
"Daddario ej16 (12-53) are the standard for acoustic guitar, and they are quite deep."
"11-52 set of d'addario strings is my choice!"
#2
Head
4.1
(9)
"A pretty great and long lasting combo is head Lynx mains, velocity crosses."
"One string to consider is the Head Hawk. I think it’s very good for value/durability/control."
"If you want touch I really like hawk touch."
"Try a mix of shaped poly on the mains multi-Filament on the crosses. If you are keeping with the head them: Lynx on mains."
"Head lynx tour 17g in grey"
"Head Sonic pro is really nice."
"Head lynx tour! Strung lower at around 46-48lbs."
"The most durable strings I've found are Head Hawk Touch."
"Head Hawk / Touch isn't a bad option to try."
#3
Luxilon
4.4
(7)
"Luxilon 4G is better than Alu Power in my opinion."
"Luxilon 4G"
"Luxilon alu power, Head Hawk power, Hawk touch, Head lynx, Solinco Hyper G , and Solinco Tourbite are all great options."
"16G Natural gut and 4G soft for ultimate durability."
"I'm playing with the same frame but I use the Luxilon Alu Rough 1.25."
"I use Luxilon ALU Power Rough at 53lbs on my Pure Drive."
"Coincidentally he uses Luxilon Alu Power, although I’d wager the brand of string does not affect much how it responds to tension."
#4
Thomastik
4.4
(7)
"I've been using Thomastik Dominant Pros/Dynamo for the last couple of years, and love them."
"For clarity and longevity, I'd suggest Thomastik PI."
"Thomasik infeld flat wounds. perfect on a p bass and you’ll probably never have to change them."
"They project well and are reasonably responsive and focused, but they have a nice warmth of tone."
"Have since really been enjoying the new thomastik dynamos."
"Thomastik Alphayue (Warm, good response and cheap)."
"I’ve really enjoyed the Thomastik Dynamo strings."
#5
Ernie Ball
4.3
(7)
"For me , Ernie Ball Earthwood 80/20. balanced tone."
"I always used Ernie ball skinny top heavy bottom for drop c. It worked out super well."
"Ernie Ball are always a great first choice, they are affordable and come in many different gauges!"
"I really like my 5120 that has 11 through 56 Ernie Ball heavy bottom slinky tops."
"Ernie ball Earthwood 12-54."
"Ernie Ball and D'Addario are both inexpensive but nice quality strings."
"Personally I’m a fan of Ernie ball Earthwood."
#6
Warchal
4.1
(7)
"Just got some warchal ambers and they've been lovely."
"My violin likes lower tensions strings and I have the Warchal Brilliant Vintage A, D, and G on it."
"I've tried their Amber, Timbre and Karneol. They're all excellent strings."
"Give Warchal Karneol a shot, should be about $60."
"I suggest warchal ambers or pirastro obligatos."
"Warchal Ambers could be good to try. They are warm and resonant."
"I’ve liked Warchal Amber and PI strings."
#7
John Pearse
4.8
(4)
"I like John Pearse strings the best."
"This brand doesn't get the recognition that it deserves. For my money, they're the best strings made today."
"Try John Pearse strings. They're excellent strings."
"John Pearse and GHS have a somewhat different vibe than the strings you mentioned."
#8
Jargar
4.5
(4)
"I would highly recommend Jargar Classic A and D with a Heliocore G and C or a full set of Jargar Classic."
"I use Jargar Superior forte A&D and Spirocore Tungsten forte on G&C."
"Usually jargar A D and dominant c g works well and is economical."
"Im using Jargar and they are excelent for me."
#9
Larsen
4.0
(4)
"I like Larsen strings. they last forever and sound great."
"I am happy but it's also based on what my viola needed."
"My cello loves magnacores, I use larsen magnacore A+D and spirocore G+C."
"Anything from Larsen has a pretty weak durability."
#10
Elixir
3.8
(4)
"Elixir for sure they last a long time and sound awesome."
"Elixir strings. They sound great and last sooooo much longer than standard strings."
"Going to try Elixer 80-20 12s."
"I honestly have hated these strings on every guitar I own."
#11
Spirocore
4.7
(3)
"The Spirocore tungsten C works wonderfully for me with the regular Evah G and D."
"Lots of people swear by spiro tungsten C."
"Spirocore, Larsen, Evah Pirazzi gold."
#12
Rondo
4.7
(3)
"Big fan of Rondos, and I currently have Pirastro Perpetual solos, really love them."
"My Cello loves full Rhondo with an EP Gold G string."
"I've got the Rondo A Exp version. Its warmer than the regular version without losing it brightness."
#13
Versum
4.7
(3)
"I recently switched from Perpetual Edition to Versum Solo and was blown away by the improved sound."
"I'm really liking the Versum *Solo* A+D with the Spirocore G+C."
"For a versatile set I would try any of the following."
#14
Pirastro
4.3
(3)
"I use a full set of pirastro perpetuals."
"I’ve heard some good things about the pirastro perpetuals."
"Honestly if you like Pirastro Passione A&D, you might enjoy Pirastro Perpetual Soloist Weich A and Soloist Medium D."
#15
Grapplesnake
4.3
(3)
"Grapplesnake Tour Sniper at 47lbs is my first choice."
"If you like Alu Power, try Grapplesnake Tour Sniper."
"Grapplesnake m8 is good at lower tensions, I had it at 42lbs and felt good still."
#16
Technifibre
4.3
(3)
"Technifibre 305 ❤️"
"I'd recommend Technifibre X-One Biphase in the mid 50's as a tension."
"If you want more power - Technifibre 305."
#17
Martin
4.3
(3)
"I use martin retro custom lights. I love the warm mellow sound they produce."
"I’ve been loving the Martin Retro. Have em on my D-18 and J-45 they sound so good."
"I’ve used the Martin Retro’s and the D’Addario NB strings on my D-28."
#18
Volkl
4.0
(3)
"Softer string but it grips so you can generate a lot of spin. Very durable too."
"I used Volkl Cyclone in the mains, and og micro sheep in the crosses."
"Volkl cyclone or v-square if you prefer the square strings."
#19
Ibanez
4.0
(3)
"I’ve had good experiences with Ibanez in that price range as well as ltd."
"Ibanez, Jackson, Schecter are probably you're best bet."
"Ibanez is always a good option."
#20
DR Highbeams
5.0
(2)
"I have used DR Highbeams on my 1974 4001 for decades. Love ‘em."
"Right now I have a set of medium DR Highbeams. Really like the sound I get with those."
#21
La Bella
4.5
(2)
"Labella is on about half of my basses I’ve never had anything but compliments to give them."
"Either La Bella or fender strings, I don’t change mine too often so I’m not sure but those are my go to brands."
#22
Obligatos
4.0
(2)
"I use Obligatos on my C and G."
"I use obligatos and a Larsen A string, have a really warm instrument."
#23
Evah Pirazzi
4.0
(2)
"Evah Gold is the warmer version so you could at least start there if you're on the green ones."
"I have and like Evah Pirazzi Soloist C+G."
#24
Yonex
4.0
(2)
"Should give you a bit more power and feel."
"Have you tried Yonex Poly tour pro? They would be a good intro to poly strings."
#25
Solinco
4.0
(2)
"Solinco hyper G is probably a good start for performance and price."
"I think going with a sided poly like a S/Hyper G or a stamped poly like a L/ Element Rough would be good."
#26
Tonica
4.0
(2)
"Tonica might be under $60. You could also look at Alphayue."
"Check prices on Tonica (they sound just fine on violins) and Helicore."
#27
Dominants
4.0
(2)
"Dominants are a good starting point."
"Try neutral strings like Dominants, and see what's missing."
#28
Ashaway
3.0
(2)
"Powernick 18."
"Rather go for the Ashaway Powernick 18 or Ultranick 17."
#29
Legator
5.0
(1)
"Legator. My personal pick."
#30
Ormsby
5.0
(1)
"I can always vouch for Ormsby."
#31
Stringjoy
5.0
(1)
"I highly recommend Stringjoy strings. I use them exclusively and have so for that past 10 years."
#32
Fender
5.0
(1)
"I also have a Fender Montecito and prefer the wound low G."
#33
Perpetual Edition
5.0
(1)
"I can recommend Perpetual"
#34
Gut Strings
5.0
(1)
"If so, you can start with a hybrid with gut strings. Gut will give you the most power, and most comfort."
#35
Gut/Poly Hybrid
5.0
(1)
"Yea, if you don't mind the price a gut/poly hybrid is definitely worth trying."
#36
Martins
5.0
(1)
"Martins are the only string I use now."
#37
Evah Gold
5.0
(1)
"Try the Evah Gold Rope-core Tungsten C."
#38
Eudoxa
5.0
(1)
"The ones I like best are Eudoxa and Warchal Karneol."
#39
Gearbox
5.0
(1)
"Go gearbox mono. They sell it in a 550 foot reel which makes it one of the most economical options on the market."
#40
Gamma
5.0
(1)
"Gamma’s line of X-stringers is terrific."
#41
Schecter
5.0
(1)
"I have a Schecter Reaper Elite 7 and its the best Guitar I've ever had."
#42
Cobalt Slinky
4.0
(1)
"I like the Cobalt Slinky’s. I find that my Chugs are a just a little bit Chuggier with 'em."
#43
Pi
4.0
(1)
"For projection I like Pi’s and Vision TITANIUM SOLOs."
#44
String Joy
4.0
(1)
"String Joy makes a great Medium Bass VI set."
#45
Magma
4.0
(1)
"Give Magma strings from Argentina a shot!"
#46
Wailing Wombat
4.0
(1)
"You might want to try phosphor bronze strings in a medium or light gauge."
#47
Il Cannone
4.0
(1)
"I currently use Il Cannone warm and broad A and D."
#48
Passione
4.0
(1)
"Passione or any other gut core modern string might get you what you’re looking for."
#49
Dunlop
4.0
(1)
"I use Dunlop 11-56 for that tuning."
#50
Hill
4.0
(1)
"I’m using the hill special e string right now and I really like it."
#51
Yamaha
4.0
(1)
"I like the overall tone way more with 80/20s."
#52
Rondos
4.0
(1)
"Try the Rondos or PIs."
#53
Roto
4.0
(1)
"I always seem to gravitate back to Roto's."
#54
Rotosound
4.0
(1)
"Rotosound or labella flat wound."
#55
Prince
4.0
(1)
"I would go with prince premiere control synthetic gut or head velocity MLT around 52 lbs."
#56
Diadem
4.0
(1)
"Diadem Flash is a good first poly experience."
#57
Razor Code
4.0
(1)
"If you want a thin, durable poly go for Razor Code in 18 gauge."
#58
DR
4.0
(1)
"Give DR a shot. I love them on my 314ce."
#59
Element
4.0
(1)
"I would recommend trying a hybrid with Element and a multifilament."
#60
Kirschbaum
3.0
(1)
"# Kirschbaum Max Power 16/1.30 String anyone tried this string??"
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