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# Do expensive strings sound better? (The Ultimate String Test!)

By [Paul Davids (@pauldavids)](https://listium.com/@pauldavids)

1278 views · 1 like · 1 follower  
Published 6 September 2023 · Updated 26 October 2023

Category: music / musical instruments

So, I decided to put together a list of guitar strings. I went ahead and bought every pack I could get my hands on, ranging from plain strings to round cores to coated strings – you name it. My aim with this list is to test these strings blindly in a head-to-head tournament. To make the comparison easier, I'm conducting these tests on two identical guitars that have been set up the same way and sound identical. Well, they did need some work initially, but now, all the differences you hear are purely from the strings themselves.

To reduce the initial brightness that many strings tend to have, I opened the packs two weeks before recording this list, letting them react with the air. I can't say for sure how much this affects the strings, but it certainly can't hurt. Judging by my research, it seems that most of you aren't using fresh strings either, so this should be interesting.

Creating a list like this can either be a bit awkward or a whole lot of fun, and I'm leaning towards the latter.

## Items

### 1. [Elixir Nanoweb](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/0/elixir-nanoweb)

Item ID: `0`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/utkpsv8w1v03c1cebqkp.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Elixir-Strings-Electric-NANOWEB-010-046/dp/B0002E1O3G](https://www.amazon.com/Elixir-Strings-Electric-NANOWEB-010-046/dp/B0002E1O3G?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "1",
    "start_time_secs": "31",
    "stop_time_mins": "1",
    "stop_time_secs": "35",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "9",
    "start_time_secs": "36",
    "stop_time_mins": "10",
    "stop_time_secs": "05",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 2. [Ernie Ball Slinky](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/1/ernie-ball-slinky)

Item ID: `1`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hywvvpz7jjkl437oip9h.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Regular-Slinky-Nickel/dp/B0002M6CVC](https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Regular-Slinky-Nickel/dp/B0002M6CVC?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "1",
    "start_time_secs": "36",
    "stop_time_mins": "1",
    "stop_time_secs": "41",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 3. [DR Tite-Fit](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/2/dr-tite-fit)

Item ID: `2`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mxnq8giegjt9nicpxmrj.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/DR-Strings-Electric-Round-10-46/dp/B000BHCUNM](https://www.amazon.com/DR-Strings-Electric-Round-10-46/dp/B000BHCUNM?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
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    "start_time_secs": "14",
    "stop_time_mins": "2",
    "stop_time_secs": "21",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "10",
    "start_time_secs": "22",
    "stop_time_mins": "10",
    "stop_time_secs": "28",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 4. [Dunlop Electric Nickel](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/3/dunlop-electric-nickel)

Item ID: `3`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/rgrrogagd4rq0wvck5w4.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-3PDEN1046-Electric-Strings-010-046/dp/B005ERZ44G?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/Dunlop-3PDEN1046-Electric-Strings-010-046/dp/B005ERZ44G?th=1&tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
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    "start_time_secs": "22",
    "stop_time_mins": "2",
    "stop_time_secs": "36",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 5. [Elixir Optiweb](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/4/elixir-optiweb)

Item ID: `4`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/inpa1ir40fwdzu9gr9sq.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Elixir-Strings-Electric-009-042-19002/dp/B01NBNR2F2](https://www.amazon.com/Elixir-Strings-Electric-009-042-19002/dp/B01NBNR2F2?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
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    "start_time_mins": "2",
    "start_time_secs": "52",
    "stop_time_mins": "2",
    "stop_time_secs": "53",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "10",
    "start_time_secs": "29",
    "stop_time_mins": "10",
    "stop_time_secs": "36",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): Yes
- Semifinal Round (field 5):
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "16",
    "start_time_secs": "08",
    "stop_time_mins": "16",
    "stop_time_secs": "16",
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  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 6. [D'Addario EXL110 Nickel](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/5/daddario-exl110-nickel)

Item ID: `5`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/skyeeofgkmxdkfodp34m.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Nickel-Plated-Distinctive-Intonation-EXL110/dp/B0002F7K7Y?th=1](https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Nickel-Plated-Distinctive-Intonation-EXL110/dp/B0002F7K7Y?th=1&tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "2",
    "start_time_secs": "54",
    "stop_time_mins": "3",
    "stop_time_secs": "01",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 7. [DR Pure Blues](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/6/dr-pure-blues)

Item ID: `6`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/va4xo29pbsjctnfuebwm.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/DR-Strings-Blues-Nickel-Round/dp/B0009FUUO2](https://www.amazon.com/DR-Strings-Blues-Nickel-Round/dp/B0009FUUO2?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
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    "start_time_mins": "3",
    "start_time_secs": "24",
    "stop_time_mins": "3",
    "stop_time_secs": "31",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "11",
    "start_time_secs": "38",
    "stop_time_mins": "12",
    "stop_time_secs": "05",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 8. [Ernie Ball Paradigm](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/7/ernie-ball-paradigm)

Item ID: `7`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/x1y19jjmbhgadzntuccd.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-Slinky-Electric-Guitar-Strings/dp/B07Q1VBZW1/](https://www.amazon.com/Paradigm-Slinky-Electric-Guitar-Strings/dp/B07Q1VBZW1/?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "3",
    "start_time_secs": "34",
    "stop_time_mins": "3",
    "stop_time_secs": "36",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 9. [Harley Benton Coated](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/8/harley-benton-coated)

Item ID: `8`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/yw9yusgjj2ovoludrvhb.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley\_benton\_coated\_electric\_guitar\_010.htm](https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_coated_electric_guitar_010.htm)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "4",
    "start_time_secs": "15",
    "stop_time_mins": "4",
    "stop_time_secs": "26",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "11",
    "start_time_secs": "21",
    "stop_time_mins": "11",
    "stop_time_secs": "38",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): Yes
- Semifinal Round (field 5):
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "14",
    "start_time_secs": "44",
    "stop_time_mins": "14",
    "stop_time_secs": "48",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 10. [Gibson Vintage Reissue](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/9/gibson-vintage-reissue)

Item ID: `9`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/ms58liu2kwym2novxlrl.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Reissue-Electric-Strings-Ultra-Light/dp/B07V31L8T9](https://www.amazon.com/Vintage-Reissue-Electric-Strings-Ultra-Light/dp/B07V31L8T9?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "4",
    "start_time_secs": "27",
    "stop_time_mins": "4",
    "stop_time_secs": "37",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 11. [Harley Benton HQS](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/10/harley-benton-hqs)

Item ID: `10`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/tcrlvhdiytka8fagqo4e.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.thomann.de/be/harley\_benton\_hqs\_el\_10\_46.htm](https://www.thomann.de/be/harley_benton_hqs_el_10_46.htm)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "5",
    "start_time_secs": "03",
    "stop_time_mins": "5",
    "stop_time_secs": "10",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "12",
    "start_time_secs": "40",
    "stop_time_mins": "12",
    "stop_time_secs": "54",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 12. [Fender Original 150R](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/11/fender-original-150r)

Item ID: `11`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/xplcvg0i5nmwsagjrgup.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Nickel-Electric-Strings-Regular/dp/B003986L1W](https://www.amazon.com/Fender-Nickel-Electric-Strings-Regular/dp/B003986L1W?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "5",
    "start_time_secs": "11",
    "stop_time_mins": "5",
    "stop_time_secs": "24",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 13. [D'Addario XS](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/12/daddario-xs)

Item ID: `12`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/sx81avfy9zbmfgsnopmf.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Guitar-Strings-XSE1046-3P-Exceptional/dp/B0BCXD1DW5/](https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Guitar-Strings-XSE1046-3P-Exceptional/dp/B0BCXD1DW5/?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "5",
    "start_time_secs": "39",
    "stop_time_mins": "5",
    "stop_time_secs": "44",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "12",
    "start_time_secs": "29",
    "stop_time_mins": "12",
    "stop_time_secs": "39",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): Yes
- Semifinal Round (field 5):
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "15",
    "start_time_secs": "51",
    "stop_time_mins": "16",
    "stop_time_secs": "03",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 6): Yes
- Semifinal Round (field 7):
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "17",
    "start_time_secs": "28",
    "stop_time_mins": "17",
    "stop_time_secs": "34",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 8): Yes
- Finals:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "18",
    "start_time_secs": "18",
    "stop_time_mins": "18",
    "stop_time_secs": "33",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Winner: No

### 14. [Ernie Ball 2721 Cobalt](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/13/ernie-ball-2721-cobalt)

Item ID: `13`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/mksvw0atwa6kfukdanzb.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Cobalt-Regular-010-046/dp/B007BY2F7O](https://www.amazon.com/Ernie-Ball-Cobalt-Regular-010-046/dp/B007BY2F7O?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "5",
    "start_time_secs": "55",
    "stop_time_mins": "5",
    "stop_time_secs": "57",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 15. [Rotosound Roto Yellows](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/14/rotosound-roto-yellows)

Item ID: `14`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/l4x8jvcypamk1yfpqooe.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Rotosound-R10-Yellows-Regular-Electric/dp/B0009G0EO2](https://www.amazon.com/Rotosound-R10-Yellows-Regular-Electric/dp/B0009G0EO2?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "7",
    "start_time_secs": "10",
    "stop_time_mins": "7",
    "stop_time_secs": "22",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "13",
    "start_time_secs": "09",
    "stop_time_mins": "13",
    "stop_time_secs": "24",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): Yes
- Semifinal Round (field 5):
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "14",
    "start_time_secs": "51",
    "stop_time_mins": "15",
    "stop_time_secs": "04",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 6): Yes
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "20",
    "start_time_secs": "37",
    "stop_time_mins": "20",
    "stop_time_secs": "50",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Winner: Yes

### 16. [Harley Benton Valuestrings](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/15/harley-benton-valuestrings)

Item ID: `15`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/r1sbfjgqq1zvmgly0sgo.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley\_benton\_valuestrings\_el\_8\_10\_74.htm](https://www.thomann.de/gb/harley_benton_valuestrings_el_8_10_74.htm)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "6",
    "start_time_secs": "36",
    "stop_time_mins": "6",
    "stop_time_secs": "56",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 17. [PRS Classic Strings](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/16/prs-classic-strings)

Item ID: `16`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/zsw4moscqhgpyil58luq.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reed-Smith-ACC3103-Electric/dp/B00281SY02](https://www.amazon.com/Paul-Reed-Smith-ACC3103-Electric/dp/B00281SY02?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "7",
    "start_time_secs": "50",
    "stop_time_mins": "8",
    "stop_time_secs": "07",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "13",
    "start_time_secs": "47",
    "stop_time_mins": "13",
    "stop_time_secs": "53",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 18. [GHS GBL Boomers](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/17/ghs-gbl-boomers)

Item ID: `17`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/gwujvwejgiks1ld1yt9o.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/GHS-Strings-GBL-Nickel-Plated-010-046/dp/B0002D05CS](https://www.amazon.com/GHS-Strings-GBL-Nickel-Plated-010-046/dp/B0002D05CS?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "7",
    "start_time_secs": "39",
    "stop_time_mins": "7",
    "stop_time_secs": "50",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 19. [D' Addario NYXL](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/18/d-addario-nyxl)

Item ID: `18`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/hddxhkpobxuouqjqp0pt.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-NYXL1046-Nickel-Electric-Strings/dp/B00IZCSX9U](https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-NYXL1046-Nickel-Electric-Strings/dp/B00IZCSX9U?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "8",
    "start_time_secs": "45",
    "stop_time_mins": "8",
    "stop_time_secs": "50",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): Yes
- Quarter Round:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "10",
    "start_time_secs": "05",
    "stop_time_mins": "10",
    "stop_time_secs": "14",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 4): Yes
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): -
- Semifinal Round (field 7):
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "16",
    "start_time_secs": "57",
    "stop_time_mins": "17",
    "stop_time_secs": "09",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No

### 20. [D'Addario XT](https://listium.com/@pauldavids/91119/do-expensive-strings-sound-better-the-ultimate-string-test/19/daddario-xt)

Item ID: `19`

- Image: ![Image](https://img.listium.com/images/width=800,height=800,fit=scale-down,format=webp/l/qiaiz9366duiccqe2xkx.jpg)
- Shop Here: [https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Nickel-Electric-Strings-Regular/dp/B07TFZ5GDC](https://www.amazon.com/DAddario-Nickel-Electric-Strings-Regular/dp/B07TFZ5GDC?tag=listium03-20)
- Elimination:
  ```json
  {
    "start_time_mins": "8",
    "start_time_secs": "52",
    "stop_time_mins": "9",
    "stop_time_secs": "00",
    "video_location": "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GU3FALjd_m4"
  }
  ```
- Qualifier (field 2): No
- Quarter Round: -
- Qualifier (field 4): No
- Semifinal Round (field 5): -
- Qualifier (field 6): No
- Semifinal Round (field 7): -
- Qualifier (field 8): No
- Finals: -
- Winner: No