2221 : Excellent strings, if only they lasted longer

10 years ago

While setting up a friends guitar, he told me to string it up with these, and I have never gone back since.

I used to always play d'addario, but didn't like the roughness of the strings, and whenever I tried coated strings like elixers, I didn't like the smooth coating on the strings. I found these to be the perfect middle ground.

These strings just feel way better than anything I've ever tried. Even when they would start to go dull, it was over a period of time, and not just instantly dull.

A few weeks ago I discovered fast fret, and when used on strings, brought back some brightness and cleaned the strings, they still didn't feel that fresh. When used with these, it felt like I had restrung the guitar in two minutes. The two products were practically made for each other.

The only downside that I find to these strings is that each string is wrapped individually in paper sleeves, and I'd much prefer if they were packed similar to the d'addario sets.

Image Ernie Ball 2221

Technical Data

  • Manufactured by Ernie Ball
  • Average price : $6
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