DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings 

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I've been using DR's for over 20 years now and they still do not disappoint. Many people say they are cheap and don't sound as D'addario or other brands, but you can tell what those peoples opinion is worth when they mispronounce D'addario hehe.

People complain these are too warm of a sound, well duh. You have to pick the correct set if you want a brighter sound or a warmer sound. That's why there are different models.

I will leave saying this... I've played more shows than most people have ever picked up a guitar. Just like any other strings, you should wipe them off quick when you're done playing, and they will last just as long and longer than coated strings. The sustain and tone is way better than any other brand.

Last.... I have NEVER broken a DR string... EVER. Not when playing, not when stringing, NEVER. I can't tell you before I found DR's how many time I broke a string doing a bend during a live show, or even how many breaks I've seen my students have when using a different brand.

DR's are just the best, until I find something better, DR holds the crown.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I let the hype here help me to purchase 2 sets of these.
I perform 6 shows a week using one set of GHS s325's after 2 shows with the DR's they are coming off my RS-6. they corrode easy and because of the "Lower Tension" claimed here they require a neck relief adjustment so they don't buzz, which I experienced in the middle of the fretboard especially on the G string.
I realize a lot about the string you use is subjective but I won't use these again except in extreme emergency. Back to My GHS S325 which I have been using for a couple of years now.
I apologize to all you folks here who like these. I just don't see it.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

DR Rares will bring your guitar back to life. They will bring out a rich full tone, resonance, and sustain to the maximum your guitar is capable of. I've tried many other brands but in terms of tone, volume and playability these strings are unbeatable. I highly recommend them.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I've tried almost every brand that I know of and I always come back to these. I love them. The lower tension makes them easier to play than other 12's that I've used.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I bought these because the shop keeper recommend to them me.These strings are expensive among the other strings in the shop.I got quite upset after putting these strings on my Ibanez AEL electric-acousticguitar, because, although the strings are smooth and soft, they don't sound good. They even sound worse than Martin acoustic string that are way CHEAPER. They don't have a good resonance, and I have to use a plectrum in order to get enough volume. They sound bright but lack of bass and clarity.I won't recommend these to you. You can buy the better sound strings with lower price.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

Well to start off, I have two acoustic guitars. I bought DR strings and D'addarios. The DRs have been to the beach for a week, been left in my car over night numerous times, been playing outside until the morning dew got all over the guitar and strings, and pretty much everything you can think of. And they still sound amazing. The D'adds have been sitting in my room with very little use and they've been corroded for a long time now. They feel great and they bend easily. They'll revive your guitar back to that bright, factory sound. I'm only buying DRs now. Plus they just feel so much more comfortable, D'adds hurt my fingers.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I'm a fanatic string changer and go through several sets a month. I love my DR Pure Blues for my electric and figured I'd give their acoustic strings a change. Overall, the strings FELT great. Very slinky for an acoustic string...easy to play, but there was just something lacking in the tone. They sounded dead right out of the box with no sparkle or low end PUNCH. If you're new to the acoustic guitar and still getting used to the hurtin that the strings can do on your hands, by all means, pick up a set of these.If you're an experienced musician and looking for that string that brings your music alive, look elsewhere. I have found Martin's SP line of strings VERY impressive and after a week of playing, they still sound better than the DR's did brand new.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I got these strings a while back, hoping they would last a long time. From what I heard they should. I don't know if I just have a lot of hand oils or what, but these rusted within a few days. I've still been using them for 2 months now, but they aren't comfortable to use. I bought a pack of Martin strings, and hopefully those will be better. These strings are good, but they just don't last.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I've been searching for Phos/Brz strings that would add more bottom end to Seagull, Simon & Patrick, Norman and Art & Lutherie guitars.My search ended with these strings.If you are looking for a deeper, more robust bottom end, these are the strings.

Comments about DR Strings RPM-12 RARE Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings:

I have been using these since around 6-12 months after I started playing, on the recommendation of a friend. I wonder about the guy sometimes, but he was dead on when it came to his choice of strings. I have since tried D'addario, Elixir, Ernie Ball, Dean Markley, and virtually EVERY brand I could find (I ordered variety packs and tried everything!) Time after time, nothing beats this string for me. First of all, the tone is great--coated strings don't have the same tone. Second, the 'feel' of the strings: they feel slinky and playable, unlike some strings that feel dry and impossible to slide across. Finally, when it comes to the longevity arguement "But elixirs last longer!" I have to say that having used plenty of both, I have a strong tendancy to change coated strings just as often! Especially since elixir doesn't coat the plain steel strings, which quickly become cruddy and dented. So if I'm playing my acoustic alot and using elixirs I may change them every 2 weeks. If I'm using these, it's a week and a half. So, DR Phosphor Bronze are the best value. Definitely give 'em a shot!