Had always heard good things about Ernie Ball
586096
String broke before I got it tuned. Had always heard good things about Ernie Ball. Maybe it was me and not the strings but probably won't be buying these again.
2850868
I don't play the guitar but purchased these for my daughter and her boyfriend who both play the guitar as an add-on to another order I placed.  According to them, the strings are great.  They put them on right away and said they sound great.  I do know that Ernie Ball strings are some of the best you can buy and that is the kind used at Guitar Center.  So for the add-on price they were definitely a great buy.
3634430
The best strings ever. They are very affordable, I have tried about a dozen brands and none of them even come close to ernie ball. They feel and sound great, they are easy to bend. The price is very affordable for the superb quality.
153782
These strings lived up to the many positive reviews here on Amazon. Nice sound and I'm happy that I made this purchase. Very much recommended!
2660756
This brand always sounds good , even on older guitars. tried Ernie strings , but came back to this set. Also price is great on Amazon.
The only issue on my Epiphone V, is that you can go no more than down 1 tune (6string @ D) on the first day. otherwise it will hurt you finger...
3648451
For years I stayed away from elixirs because I just couldn't justify the price, yet after playing them I couldn't imagine playing anything else. They sound great and with a couple of extra winds hold to the tuning pegs (the coating makes them so slick), otherwise they tend to slip a bit, especially the bass strings. That slipperiness is great on my fingers though, less finger noise when I play. True, they last a lot longer than non-coated strings, the time saved from weekly string changes has really given me more time to play. I also believe they are the most pleasing strings I have heard on my cedar topped acoustic. After playing them I have switched many of my other guitars over to elixirs.
4392409
I had never used these strings before I got my new Taylor 114CE guitar. Had the guitar setup and the technician recommended these Ernie Ball Earthwood strings because of the sound and the type of playing I told him I did. After the initial setup with the new strings I played for about 2 weeks and had noticeable tuning issues with the G but didn't think a whole lot about it. I brought the guitar back to the shop to get the action lowered. He replaced the strings with another pair of these Ernie Ball Earthwood strings. After about 3 more weeks of playing I finally realized this out-of-tune G string issue was getting out of control. I did some reading and realized others have experienced the same issue with these strings. The G is not a wound string so it always seems to sound a little "off" even when in tune. I would tune my guitar, play for about a minute and then re-check my tuning again. Not once did the G stay in tune...all the other strings were perfect. For the sake of experimentation, I replaced only the G string with an alternate string I had lying around and have no tuning issues whatsoever anymore. When the strings are in tune, they sound awesome. But constant tuning isn't an option when trying to play live.
4124779
Several years ago, I returned to playing EB Regularly slinkys on all of my elecs (LPs, Strats, etc.).  I played them when I was younger and then for may years played Fender strings on my fender guitars and other strings (GHS Boomers, EB Super Slinkys, D'addario, Dunlop, etc.) on all the rest. Frankly, after I switching back, I had to wonder why I ever stopped using the Regular Slinys.

One previous reviews concerned me stating that he only received 6 strings in total and not 6 packs of strings (36 strings in total).  I don't know what happened in his case but, I received 6 sets of strings (36 in total) in under 48 hours (around $22 all-in) and  I am completely satisfied.
4691428
Very reliable strings. Sounds really good and easy to play with
2313339
As a long time D'Addario user I switched to Ernie's about 3 months ago.  Super slinky 9's on all the electrics.

I just put a super slinky 7 set on an ibanez 7 string which was previously strung with REALLY huge strings.. like .070 on the low to maybe a .013 on top.

This set makes the guitar effortless to play and ZERO sacrifice in tone.  very happy with these and will continue to use them for the 7 and all my 6 strings.. 9-42 gauge is perfect for what I do.  great price too when u buy in bulk.
1367446
I started using Pyramid strings when I read that Roger McGuinn of The Byrds used them on his signature 12 string. They cost a bit more but they are well-machined and sound great on my Taylor 814ce. I went from Ernie Ball to Elixir to Pyramid. Not looking back.
394385
One of the best ways to learn guitar, and music if you're not familiar, is the Ernie Ball books. Simple, fun, and complete. Exactly what a beginner guitar book should be, and the best I've ever used, bar none.
4756204
I love Ernie Ball and I've been a regular user over the years.
I was so negatively surprisde by the fact that there were some coating defects on the first string.
This is simply not acceptable.
I'll take my chances with D'addario
2075236
I just received this, so I will try to update the review after a month or two of playing. First of all, I think this company must have been paying attention to all the complaints about cheap strings, because mine came strung with aquilas.

This is my first ukulele, so keep in mind I don't know much. First of all, I expected a somewhat crappy sound and appearance from a largely plastic instrument. That was not the case. This little thing sounds great and looks well made and attractive (mine is black). Granted, it was badly out of tune, but once I deciphered the poorly translated instructions on the tuner tightening up the strings to the correct tone was easy. (I got close using a digital piano, then used the handy electronic tuner).

Research had told me that it would take a week or two for the strings to hold tune, so I wasn't surprised when it came out of tune almost immediately, but it was kind of fun to tune it up, so there you go.

I have no string instrument experience, so contorting my fairly stiff 50 year old hands to the tiny fretboard is a challenge, but I think with practice I'll be just fine.

As for the gig bag, the uke actually came with two. The first was very thin, and I doubt that I will ever use it. The other, was actually sturdy and well made. No real padding though, and a pocket would have been nice to hold extra strings and the tuner, but at least it will keep the dust off.

I haven't used the instructional disc yet, so can't say anything about that. (I'm using ukulele for dummies).

All in all, I would say that this was an excellent buy, although I can't wait for the strings to settle in. I should add, that in case you are embarrassed for your ups guy to see that you are ordering a uke (as I was), it did come in plain package.

updates to follow

*****
OK. I've had this uke for almost a month, and I'm still thrilled with this purchase. I've played it so much that I feel like Bryan Adams in the summer of '69. (Saying I played it 'til my fingers bled for you young folks--not really just 'til they were very sore). My fingertip calluses are coming in nicely.

Now for more specific stuff. This still looks great. The plastic body still looks brand new with a wipedown from a microfiber cloth (included). It holds its tune very, very well. I only have to tune when there is a large temperature or humidity change (not sure which caused it), so that I can just pick it up and play.

I should also mention that I showed this to one of my guitar snob friends and practically had to fight him to get it back. These things are really fun to play.

I still haven't used the instructional dvd, so still no opinion on that.

To sum up: Zero regrets about this purchase. It was worth every penny and more. If you are thinking about buying a uke, don't hesitate to buy this one.
3318893
I never imagined what difference a set of really good flatwound strings could make, but the flawless slides and reduction of finger noise now has me playing my bass more than double the time I was playing in the past and incorporating much more portamento/slides in my music writing. I have not used flatwound strings on bass until now so I couldn't honestly make a brand comparrison, but if you are still playing on standard roundwound or still experiencing some brushing finger sounds, you really should give these a try.

I've used Earnie Ball strings exclusively for the last 25 years and can say they've always been very reliable, hold their tone well and I know to expect only the best when I buy them. Personally, I'd prefer a lighter, more flexible feel than this particular item (in regard to the custom guage package), but that's just a matter of guage preference and I haven't found a pair of flatwound bass "lights" or "ultra-lights" just yet. I like that wide range of tremolo you can get easier from lights and ultra-lights, so making the change to this particular guage and firmness takes a little getting used to, for me.
4372244
Elixir Polyweb will always be my favorite guitar strings. I've always used Ernie Ball Super Slinky's But after a year a go I've been using nothing but Elixir's. Because They last for years. My friend who is in his 50 has been using them for 30 some years. And he showed me some of his guitars that he has had them on for 10 years and still sound brand new. His name is Scott Grove. I've these on every guitar that I own.
713352
size is great when u place it on your pedalboard, yet it needs twice the action from your foot to do a full swell, which is really hectic, also the range isn't as good as other pedals, I'd go for the ernie ball Jr.