DR Tite-Fit Nickel Plated Electric Guitar Strings Heavy 11-50star rating 5ptxApril 12, 2011For rythym or lead playing, these give a very bright, but balanced and "sincere" tone. For lower tunings in D or drop-C, they are excellent as well in the tone department. Very predictable and very useful, easy to bend, and last much longer than other popular brands. Plus they're made in the U.S.A. I have been told, so I feel even better playing these.