I seem to be having the same problem with the EB regular slinkys. Never used to happen before the last two sets I've used. I wonder if there was a recent change in material or method that has negatively impacted what used to be (at least in my experience) the best strings in their price range. I bought these last few sets at a Guitar Center; I'm going back to my neighborhood music store, get a couple of sets and see if there is a difference. Anybody else notice this problem recently ?