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Long & McQuade
Light Electric Strings 9-42
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Long & McQuade strings are manufactured from the finest metal alloys. Steel core wire and a wound nickel-plated steel cover are combined to produce clear, crisp sounds with long sustain. Hexagonal core wire is used in all wound strings for the best performance.
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If you like these strings you don't know what a good string is 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Vaudreuil-Dorion, Quebec
As stated below, I share the same opinion : In my experience: would never buy again; put on fresh set and they felt grungy, sounded flat, dark, and out of tune! Tried to get used to them but they felt like strings I would feel ready to change so…immediately noticed a huge difference when I put on a D’Addario set. Colour, feel, tone, and tuning stability all improved! For $2 less they are not worth it. Edit: I use D'Addario XL 10-52.
Posted by Julien on Mar 5, 2023
L&M brand strings 10-52 gauge 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Dartmouth, Nova Scotia
In my experience: would never buy again; put on fresh set and they felt grungy, sounded flat, dark, and out of tune! Tried to get used to them but they felt like strings I would feel ready to change so…immediately noticed a huge difference when I put on a D’Addario set. Colour, feel, tone, and tuning stability all improved! For $2 less they are not worth it.
Posted by Kevin on Jul 13, 2022
Good as any similar 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Edmonton South, Alberta
As good as any comparable brand name stings of equal construction and design.
I'll buy more.
I'll buy more.
Posted by anonymous on Jan 20, 2022
Strings are pretty good. 2 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Lethbridge, Alberta
I have 10 guitars, electric and acoustic. I have put L&M strings on both. I can't tell which guitars have the L&M strings on them and which ones don't. To me, they are just as good as anything. They sound good, stay in tune and last. I'm buying more of these.
Posted by John Henry on Nov 18, 2021
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Thanks for your review John! Glad the L&M strings are working for you.
Dirty little secret 1 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Ottawa, Ontario
These strings are more than adequate. They stay in tune, sound good and I haven't broken one yet. I used to pay extra for brand name and I'm not sure why. I would rather invest that money in equipment. Just thought I'd share my dirty little secret 🤙
Posted by D on Nov 27, 2020
Long & McQuade Light guitar strings 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Nanaimo, British Columbia
I also had problems with the strings breaking after a very short use, but found the problem was not the strings, but the Tonepros blade type bridge. That's where the strings always broke. The two guitars I have with that type of bridge have now been changed to roller bridges...problem solved. String last a very long time now, not to mention that the greater contact point on the roller bridge gives both guitars a much fuller and better resonance and tone.
Posted by George K. on Sep 1, 2020
L&M Light Electric Guitar Strings. 1 of 2 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Langley, British Columbia
I was quite shocked to see such a negative review. I have been using these strings for many years now, only recently to have tried others brands.
These strings are fine especially for the hobbyist as I play daily. They hold their own just fine. I usually change strings 2X a month and I also have 4 guitars. That can get costly. For $5.00 you really can't go wrong. They are not great, they are not bad. They are OK....which reminds me...I need to buy some.
Posted by Steven Stone on Jul 25, 2020
Don't purchase. 0 of 1 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Woodstock, Ontario
Got two packs. Both packs came with at least one string that instantly broke the moment we laced it up.
Posted by William on Jul 17, 2020
Perfect option for most anyone. 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store North York (Steeles), Ontario
These strings are made by Dunlop, and are great! They are equal in quality to any of the big brands but at a fraction of the price. The only downside is the dated packaging (hence 4.5 on Features); otherwise, you're getting brand-name strings at a significant reduction in price. Perfect for casual players, or players who are on a budget. Honestly, give these a try because quality-wise they are no different than any other big brand nickel strings. To reiterate, you are not sacrificing quality for price here. Tone is quite bright, great string clarity, and they are on the softer side in terms of feel.
Posted by Michael S. on Sep 11, 2018
great strings! 0 of 0 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Moncton, New Brunswick
I play a lot of guitar... like A LOT! also give lessons and jam with as much people and as often as possible! when you go through a set of strings a gig or weather you jam really hard, you will need to change them often... my go to was GHS boomers for years but these saved me quite a bit of money! I'm a little skeptical on trying acoustic strings... I use Martins... but, you never know!
Posted by Mathieu on Jul 15, 2018
Great srtings 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Toronto (Bloor St.), Ontario
I've been using these strings on most of my guitars over the past year, and they are great. You really can't beat them for the cost. I play quite aggressively, and often, haven't had one break yet. Highly recommended.
Posted by RC on Jul 15, 2016
Excellent strings at any price 4 of 4 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Cambridge, Ontario
I have purchased a few sets of the L&M branded electric guitar strings ( 9-42 and 10-46 ) and been very pleased with them. They feel great, sound good and last as long as any other NPS strings I've used.
In my opinion, the modest price is no reflection of the quality of the product. They're excellent; try them.
Posted by Dave on Dec 22, 2014
6th string (.46) broke during installation 0 of 9 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Mississauga, Ontario
It wasn't my fault, as I'd installed 11 strings on two different guitars right before I installed this last one. Luckily, I had my previous 6th string, and I could install THAT. It was really frustrating, and though they cost only $4, I didn't really like this product overall.
Posted by Sagar on Oct 21, 2014
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