Ernie Ball 2624 Skinny Top Heavy Bottom

I know the "budget" Ernie Ball strings can be hit and miss but as I bought a 8 string I went with a familiar name and the gauge was around what I was after too.

I've seen this in the past so its not an exclusive issue with Thomann for sure, but getting the new strings out of the pack parts of the string have already weathered (whether (ha) that is the right term or not I'm not 100%) but parts of the string (lighter) have rust marks on them new out of the packet.

I've bought this set for a Subzero Rouge IV (30" scale) and the .80 gauge didn't even reach the tuning machine. I suspect that the lack of length is due to this guitar being a string through body on the bridge (which reduces the amount of string length available). If you're using a Squier Vintage Modified Baritone Jazzmaster (30" as well) I believe you'll not have this problem.

good price for the quallity

The lower strings are rather chunky. The other 6 are fine though. I got a few packs of these to see if they can handle lower tunings on the rather short scale of my 8 string jackson (26.5 i believe), and while they do help the thickness of the two extra strings is a tad odd.