Been using these sticks since the 17th century when they were gifted to me by a court magician. One of them finally broke today. As with most sticks, some pairs won't last as long as others, but the right pair will last through the ages. Thankfully the pair I bought must have been blessed by Druid monks because they survived through an eternity of abuse before snapping. I would buy them again but Guitar Center does not seem to accept gold coins as a form of currency.