DR Strings Extra Life Black Coated Electric Guitar, .009 - .046, EX-BK-9/46star rating 5ShaniaFebruary 3, 2010I find the coated DR extra life strings have a great sound to them as well as a good feel. I live in a town where they used to sell the strings, but don't anymore and I refuse to buy anything other than DR coated strings. I like them so much to go out of my way to order them online. I love them.