put for the first time d'addario flat tops on my guitar

[t_e_l_e]

yes there is really much less fretting and picking noise so this is really a big plus e.g. for recording

 

from a sound point of view i need to play a bit more, my first impression is, they sound different, but not sure if it is in a good way or not

 

so time will tell if they are really worth the almost 3 times the price of the standard ones

[garthman]

I use a similar ground and polished set of nylon strings (La Bella 900) on one of my classical guitars. They really do greatly reduce string squeak

[DeepEnd]

I tried a set several years ago in an effort to eliminate G string binding. I figured the flatter strings would have less tendency to bind but it didn't work out. IIRC the sound was "Okay" but nothing I'd go out of my way for.

[Idunno]

I used a set of similar strings but found the edges of the flattened strings sharp creating drag that I did not have with round wound strings. Not a real big deal until sliding and then they became cheese graters. They weren't D'Addarios. I think "Masterclass" was in the name. Talking some faded memory years ago.

[Mikeo]

I have tried many brands of string, but keep coming back to D'Addario's

 

EJ16 is what I have been playing on my acoustics.

 

[DeepEnd]

I have tried many brands of string, but keep coming back to D'Addario's

 

EJ16 is what I have been playing on my acoustics.

I used primarily D'Addario's for years until I tried Ernie Ball Aluminum Bronze. My last few sets have been those. I also noted that 80/20's were much less prone to G string binding than phosphor bronze. Never figured out why but I recommend them for anyone who has that issue.