Coated strings can set you back double what you’d pay for non-coated strings. With that though, you get the sound associated with new strings for longer, so, not only do you have to buy them less ...

Look to spend a few dollars more for D’Addario’s XS coated acoustic guitar strings than on the company’s popular EXP sets, around $17.99 MAP for an acoustic six-string and mandolin and $24. ...

Not many players enjoy restringing their guitars, but doing it with a 12-string is an absolute pain. I only have one 12-string in my collection at the moment, but you can bet I dread every time it ...

Best for: coated electric guitar strings Made from nickel-plated steel wrapped around a wire core, these electric guitar strings come with Elixir’s thinnest coating, which makes them feel closer ...