Pyramid Pure Nickel Round Wound 6 String, .011 - .050, GR61150star rating 5DougNovember 30, 2009Great string. I prefer a heavier gauge, .011's usually, than most electric guitarists. I have also found that round core strings have less tension and a softer response than hexcore. I put a set on a Tele' and a Les Paul copy. They were not as soft as DR Pure Blues but have a great tonality, maybe a bit brighter than the Pure Blues, and stay in tune very well. I have used other Pyramids in the past and found that they didn't go dead as fast as most strings which makes it worth the extra money IMHO as long as the other factors are right. I will probably stick with DR's on longer scale length instruments such as Strats and Teles and use these on Les Paul type shorter scale electrics.
Pyramid Pure Nickel Round Wound 6 String, .011 - .050, GR61150star rating 5PatrickOctober 5, 2009I was suspicious of the hype surrounding what is with shipping a somewhat expensive string set. But after trying them on my main guitar (a cloud9 les paul), I'm sold. Not only do the 11s feel slinky like 10s, they also last and last. I was able to wring nearly two months of gigs and regular practices out of a single set - where I would've normally gone through three or four sets. So, yes, they're expensive. But after my first experience, I can also say that they're worth it.