[Silly Moustache]

Hi, me again, The bloke that hates coated strings.

I now have three guitars (0,00 and 000) with XS light strings on.

My first set went on my new to me '99 Collings 00 and they came off after about three weeks to be replaced by Ej16s

I put the used XS on my E20-P (size 0) and seem bright and happy so far. (and very loud).

Second set went to my Eastman E40-00 and the match is near perfect. They have brought something more out of the guitar.

Same thing with the third set - on my Collings 0002h -fuller, clearer and louder.

So I moved to mediums - 1st set on my Collings DS2h - OK... I think, and I fitted another set on my DS1 this morning.

As I said initially, at 76, my eyes, ears and hands are going off now -and I'm playing less, but ...

Thoughts so far.
1. XS strings sound "odd" initially. A bit like an acoustic with a pick up.
2. This mellows down a little after 1-2 weeks, but still sound a little odd.
3. They "seem" to be louder than EJs
4. Comparing tensions according to D'add packaging - they are very slightly lighter.
5. They stay looking new! (obviously)
6. Mando Bob using them on his mando and has seen from feathering.

Awaiting delivery of 2 x XS medium PBs for my third Collings dread and my Santa Cruz RS.