I own a Takamine Dreadnaught, (A well made one I have to admit, my first quality accoustic) and I love the strings on these! Their D'Addario EXP 80/20 lights, and are the best strings I have ever used on any accoustic. (Not that I've played many, but that's besides the point.) They have a nice warm sound when playing chords, and bright when just picking. I haven't played Elixir strings yet, but with these ones, I probably won't for a long time.