If you're a serious player or a pro these strings aren't a good deal, I've been using Elixir for quite a while now but thought about trying something new, quite a mistake. These strings got a rugged feeling on 'em, they're sturdy, so if you like strings that glide and feel comfortable don't go for it. Also the gauge is quite strange feels more like a 13-56 than 12, this set is quite heavy and has a bit of a dull sound (even for phosphore bronze).