Ernie Ball 2220 Power Slinky Nickel Electric Guitar Strings (12-pack)

Mine came as 4 packs of 3 sets each. They are packaged a bit differently than the single sets, but still in the labeled paper sleeves and packaged by set (though each set is in clear plastic wrapper inside the larger 3-pack wrapper).I've tried the NYXL's, and the Paradigm. Both seem to last a little longer before becoming dull or dirty, and I clean my strings about once an hour while playing (using Blitz cloth). After playing them for a couple of years, decided they're not worth double the price (they don't last twice as long or sound twice as good).Stay with slinkys and you will have fresher strings more often for your money. Tough to beat good old slinkys, and tough to beat this price on them.

Ernie Balls are the best, and hey, why pay $5-$7 at the store when you can get then for less than $4 here (shipping included). Please ignore people who've rated less than 5 stars for this, who wants a $3 strap... If you buy a guitar on craigslist most of them come with nicer straps!!!