GHS GBTNT-Boomers

Bought these in a bulk deal (12 pack) was I have quite a few guitars. I have used all the main brands over the years - D'addario, Fender, Gibson, Ernie Ball, Rotosound, Elixir etc. Outside of coated strings, there is such little difference in the other nickle-wound strings (gauge not-withstanding) IMHO.
The heavy bass strings mean you can really gig in when playing rhythm, especially on shorter scale guitars. While still getting an easy bends and vibrato on the plain strings.
The longevity seems to be the same as all the other brands I've usdd over the years, I don't have overly sweaty hands, and dependant on use will get 6 weeks to 2 months out of a set. Works out at around £20 per year at Thomman bulk prices!

These have been my number one choice in guitar strings for more than ten years. I use these in my every guitar that's tuned to standard-E (or drop-D), mostly strats and things alike. Very good, long lasting sound and the best playing touch I've found so far. I like to play many kinds of stuff, but my main style lays somewhere between fast hardcore punk rock and alternative rock. I play these with a very aggressive style and these almost never fail within reasonable amount of playing hours. I also like them in easier stuff, like fingerpicking or some bluesy licks or whatever. If there's a better 10-52 string set available, I haven't found it. And I have tried many of them. Top of the line.

I use 10-52 strings in standard tuning since I tend to pick really hard, and ever since I tried GHS they have become my favorite brand. I find these strings to be very durable (I play them for months without feeling the need to change them), and I actually like the smoother tone they produce after breaking them in.

Compared to D'addario or ErnieBall sets, they seem to be less 'twangy' and bright sounding when freshly installed, but resist corrosion and oxidation better in my experience. The wound lower strings also feel more sturdy and less elastic when bending them.