The absolute longest lasting acoustic strings?

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Is there anything better than elixers?

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I'd be interested to know. I play up to 3 hours a day (2 6-string acoustics and a 12-string acoustic) and I've found Elixirs to last 2-3 times longer than the D-Addario's I used to use. Elixirs are worth the extra money, I believe.

I haven't found any better than Elixer either.

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Is there anything better than elixers?

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not that i've found

Bumping up to the next gauge will help. Also, try a more flexible pick if you can stand the different feel. If neither of the above work, you aren't doing it right.

I don't care for coated strings, as they sound tinny to my ears (so I put up with changing regular phosphor bronze for the tone) BUT, I'd say Elixers are probably as good as any.

HOWEVER I'd definitely recommend the coated strings from D'Adarrio b/c they are made here in the USA.

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Jesus Christ what in the frick are you doing?

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I play kind of hard I guess.

I do a lot of finger picking, and it's just a habit, I play hard.

I do use the Elixir Lights though.

I've been using elixer phosphor bronze.

Are the coated strings more durable? I really hate buying new strings and I don't play very often.

I did a count from these 4 packs. This is from about the last 6 months; there are 13 missing strings. I've probably bought a single string or two as well.

So, not every week, but yea, I pop way too many

I feel like a circus freak now.

I pop quite a few, but always due to alternate turnings.