Most sites about strings prompt players to rate strings in a 5-star rating systems, while it works well to sieve out the trash, it fails to capture the subtleties on a subject matter that is ultimately incredible personal and nuanced.

Each musician is different, seeking something different to match their unique instrument, bow, even the pieces they play. A soloist playing in the largest concert hall with a 300 year old Stradivari is likely to have very different needs than a sectional player at a local community orchestra.

We take a different approach, we only ask you rate the strings on 7 defining attributes:

• Projection: Is it soft or loud?
• Color: Is it bright or dark?
• Focus: Is it narrow or open?
• Clarity: Is it textured or clear?
• Response: Does it speak quickly or slowly?
• Depth: Is it thin or deep?
• Longevity: Does it wear out quickly or does it last a long time?

That's it. You can take what you need and leave what you don't.