But far from it, the sound difference is really impressive! The Elixir produce significantly more harmonics, resulting in a very different sound characteristics. My problem is this: I like this easy "tinny" sound not really. Sounded the single-coils previously fairly by acoustic guitar and the humbucker for electric guitar, I now get back no more acoustic sound. The single-coils are now my base for heavy distortion, the humbucker yelling annoying. After I had actually read good things about the Elixir until now, surprised me the something. An Internet search for "Elixir tinny" brought to light but that I am not the only one with this problem. Even here at Amazon a reviewer, also with a Yamaha Pacifica. However, many believe that the problem would improve settling time after a few days, not noticeable but with me.
Conclusion: For distorted sounds super safe, but for my taste more "effect plugin" as guitar strings. If the sound still improve, I will report. My next strings are definitely back D'Addario EXL110.