I Got Schooled On Finding The Right Guitar Strings

[@Stringjoy]

Thanks so much for stopping by, Rhett, we had a ton of fun showing you around!

[@stevenbrown9495]

Bet your sales go waaaay up now!!!!

[@williamstm92]

Been using your strings for almost 2 years now, absolutely love them.

[@demagmusic]

Next time I buy some strings I'll be sure to check out your products. It's always nice to support the little guy! One note.... Phil: Rotating machines + long hair is not a great combo. Might want to consider a ponytail during work. I got my hair caught in a drill once. Wasn't my favorite day.

[@Nashvillesky]

I heard coated, and I’m hoping for coated 8s 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@maxipop1000]

Had an amazing service by Stringjoy for a custom set.

[@damienhegedus8973]

Love how they didn't ignore the camera man when it came to introduction and shaking hands... very respectable!🍻 Cameramen are people too!

[@theelectricsplash7384]

Cameramen are people (I'm one too), but tripods are not people, but they also don't shake!

[@monadyne]

"Cameramen are people too!" What, now?

[@tonymarinelli7304]

@@theelectricsplash7384 I identify as a tripod, now what? lol

[@MrAkmalalif]

@@tonymarinelli7304 i am a film roll

[@vagdis]

I wanted to try Stringjoy for some slide guitar strings but didn't know what to get, emailed support (they have a form as well) and they were super nice. Ended up snagging two custom sets. Def can feel the difference in play style. 10/10, would recommend.

[@mikemathlete]

I absolutely appreciate the craftsmanship and expertise shown here. A broken string will never look the same to me ever again.

[@jasonward3565]

My favorite strings besides Earnie ball! I carry them at my store in Wilmington, NC and we sell out all the time.

[@hybridnoisebloom]

There's a distinct This Old House vibe to this one, and it's really cool. More like this, Rhett. Great job.

[@goodknight37]

Rhett Vila lol

[@zues2013]

Well said. Not to many people today know this old house anymore let alone pbs In general.

[@firebald2915]

Scott talks so fast I had to turn my play speed down a notch.

[@stratnut]

Great advice from Scott on mixing string gauges. I used to try and keep all guitars on similar strings. I now deliberately have some on 8s, 9s and 10s. I think it has improved my technique to be able to swap between gauges and not over bend etc

[@Diax1324]

Same! I also play drastically different instruments with varying control schemes and neck profiles. I can pick up practically anything and play it like me. Only limitation is amps - some amps make me really uncomfortable.

[@corbinhaynes7543]

@@Diax1324 Yeah same, at first I was like I will only play my band songs on the only guitar I use for practice and shows lol, now it's more like what kind of mood am I in My main two I go between often are a Tele (25.5 of course) and a Mustang (24) and now that I'm used to switching around, I enjoy how they make me play differently

[@desmondmyers]

As someone who’s just started switching up scale lengths by going Fender to Gibson and has been keeping guitars in alternate tunings this was SO INTERESTING! Thanks Rhett

[@Psyfonify]

Consider trying the same gauge..the tension ratio between strings and size difference may not be worth it to do special sets for each...the extra slinkyness is part of the Gibson sound and feel anyways...jimmy page used 8-38...just food for thought!!

[@desmondmyers]

Psyfonify I’m in love with exactly what you’re talking about! The slinky “effortless” feel on my Gibson is just addicting. I still go back to my Strat and Tele and in fact I appreciate them even more but they are just a lot stiffer. Def going down a string gauge on those guys.

[@Psyfonify]

@@desmondmyers Heheh, they named em ernie ball "slinkys" and not "stiffies" for a reason, back in the day, fender had a "rock set" that was 8-38! Slinkyness was all the rage

[@scottkidwell3601]

That machinery is pretty fascinating... as is the whole process. Thanks for taking us along for the adventure, Rhett!

[@MattyPanda]

I really wanna some of those machines filmed with a high speed camera. Seeing a string being wound in super slow-mo would look dope.

[@philipharris2273]

Scott knows his shit! I'm certainly be checking Stringjoy out. Really impressive knowledge and attitude towards production (and customers!)

[@charliemoody7168]

Really love this tour and the time spent w/ the crew there. Just recently ordered my first strings form Stringjoy: I screwed up a restring some time ago, left me with a half-set; ordered replacements (including a wound G over the usual plain (Dunlop Heavy Core)) & I’ll be putting them on as soon as I can make room for my work table. I moved to heavier strings years ago - my hand/finger strength automatically sharps a thinner string (and bending just breaks them - yeah, I’m not very good)…but the *sound* of the heavier gauge on my Tele is just so rich, I’m hooked. Thanks again, ‘preciate what you do,enjoy your channel

[@stevenellis8365]

Couple of years ago, Scott set me up with a custom set for my open g tuned guitar. With that act of customer service, Scott and Stringjoy made a customer for life. Great product and service.

[@dougfaulkner6799]

I just filled out their questionnaire for my Gibson ES 335 DOT that I play in open G for a custom set of strings. You have inspired me to pick up my guitar playing again after a 5 year hiatus by showing me a whole new perspective I had become blind to. For the first time in years I feel like the fire in me has been lit again thanks to your videos. Thank you.

[@mattnelson8325]

Me too. I discovered Stringjoys and have been inspired to play again after a long time in their cases. Having a PRS & Slash Les Paul in my closet, what a shame. My first order from SJoy will be here in a few days. Balanced 10-48 Signature nickel wound.

[@Boogieplex]

It’s no coincidence that I chose Stringjoy, but for a few good reasons.The sound is number 1, but the fact they individually air seal them is amazing, and the you can build your own set. The owner sounds like he generally cares about his product is a bonus. Thanks guys, amazing work!

[@BradColemanisHere]

Once again, didn't expect to care about how strings are made and now I'm fascinated. Great video, and seemingly the perfect guy to describe guitar strings because he knows his stuff.

[@chrisgough8372]

This is excellent. I always complain about the cost of strings, but seeing the manual labor that goes into the production explains the cost. Really appreciate you taking this tour and bringing the info.

[@wildersparks9161]

They don’t require this much “labor” nor do they benefit from it. This is really a bullshit company.

[@TeleCaster66]

I've been happiest with Curt Mangan round core Pure Nickel for a long time now. Great strings!

[@meanpicker]

Been playing for 26+ years and this was amazingly educational. That business owner is a genius with strings! I’ll have to check them out. Thanks for sharing!

[@testinguk_Admin]

Quite informative. I’ve used their strings for a couple of years since a recommendation from my local shop. Significant upgrade in something I had rarely considered in the past.

[@brolsonmusic]

I second and third StringJoy. Love that they do custom sets and weird in between sizes!

[@chrisrussell1318]

Thank you Rhett! Love the Stringjoy strings. This is awesome to see the machines at work. What a wonderful video! Cheers to you and the guys at Stringjoy!! 🤘🎸

[@sorenahlback]

I put 0,9 Slinky Pinky on my acoustic guitar to try if it could be almost as playable as an electric guitar with bends and stuff. Also how it would sound. I love the feeling, also the bright sound. With a 0,6 - 0,73 pick it feels great. Now I often play on that one too because it doesn’t feel clumsy to play.

[@Nightwinflyer]

Nice to see a guy like Scott that knows his stuff inside and out, and all the intricacies of the operation! Might have to try these guys out on my next string order.

[@benjieduvall8320]

Great strings and support! I’ve been using Stringjoy on my acoustic guitars for the past year, none better! The support person was very helpful in helping me get the tone I was looking for. Thanks for the tour!

[@rayg3116]

Stringjoy is amazing. They're changing the game. D'addario will always have my heart, as you can buy them literally anywhere there is a guitar for sale.

[@Diax1324]

I'm sticking with this brand. Absolutely love the ethic. Us guitarists needed this! Anyone ever try hybridized nickel/nickel covered steel? I wonder if it could balance out a guitars tone.

[@chrisb3389]

I'm definitely excited to try their coming coated sets. Since I switch guitars and leave some hanging a bit, I prefer coated so I can keep them fresh on a sitting guitar. Currently my favorite is the Elixir Optiweb (much prefer to their nano or poly for natural feel/tone), but I do want to try the Stringjoy option when those are available, as I dig the vibe of smaller companies like that.

[@nickp440]

Same. I have ten guitars, and it gets ridiculous having to change strings whenever i decide to take one out lol

[@bangkokmusicexchange]

Millions of hours spent worrying about differences between different clones of TS overdrives - yet people hardly ever thik about experimenting with their strings and the significant differences it makes to your tone and feel. Experimenting with custom strings especially can really nail a great feel & tone for a player

[@RogerBarraud]

LOL - Good point :-)

[@davidchavez4464]

@@RogerBarraud custom strings?

[@RushfanUK]

45 years of playing, I use Ernie Ball sets on my electric and electro acoustics, must be at least 20 years that I settled on these, 9's on the electrics and 10's on the electro acoustics. When I had bass guitars I used Rotosound swing bass 66's.

[@TUUK2006]

Strings on electric guitars do NOT have "significant" differences in tone. It's just typical guitarist BS. There's countless examples on KZbin of players and engineers failing blind testing of strings by ear.

[@BangkokMusicExchangeLabel]

@@davidchavez4464 Custom gauges where you use find a mix of string sizes that works best for you & a particular guitar. For example 10 - 46 is a very standard spread of string sizes, but some people feel not quite sure between a 9 - 42 & a 10 - 46. Experimenting with a custom 9.5 - 44 pack such as 9.5 - 13 - 16 - 24 - 34 - 44 is a great option (and this is actually my favourite custom gauge set)

[@kevinmorris7722]

WOW, thank you. I love the ability to get great gear from great people. These guys seem to work out the details without corporatizing the whole thing. They mean to get it done without glazing. Superb.

[@goswo]

Love is a strong word when talking about strings, but I really lovelike Stringjoy. Best sounding and best feeling string I have tried (35 years) and they last a really long time. Great video….

[@kootenaystringworks1765]

So much goes into making strings, yet I know so many people who refuse to pay more than $5 a pack. It seems silly as it's the part of the guitar that we are constantly contacting and intimate with, but people are willing to cheap out on them. They control a huge part of our sound and tone and don't gather the respect that they deserve. Great video. Love Stringjoy Strings.

[@TripleBMusic]

Been playing Stringjoy strings for a few months now and I don't want to go back to anything else! I could watch Scott talk about strings all day, he has a seemingly infinite supply of string knowledge.

[@matthewsweet5232]

Thanks for sharing this. I'm a balanced tension string lover on 5-string bass. While I don't normally play nickel wounds, I ordered a set to try them out since they let me build a custom set.

[@chrishalstead4405]

I thought this was going to be a bit boring and was ready to skip through, but how wrong was I? Fascinating, just fascinating. Thanks to you and to Scott and his team for this eye-opener 👍👍

[@RobertFisher1969]

Scott won my business through all the education he does on the web site and KZbin channel. And they’ve kept it by delivering a great product. Glad to hear they’re experimenting with flat-wounds, because I’d love to put their strings on my Jazzmaster that I keep flat-wounds on.

[@davidmorris3175]

Scott's small/medium/large shoe size analogy really sold me on testing some different sizes.

[@aniquinstark4347]

I use a custom set I made for open D. Slightly smaller 4th and 5th strings to make the tension even across the neck.

[@toddlee7498]

Very interesting content, Rhett. Thanks. I’ve played Dean Markley Blue Steel 10-46 all my life and never considered using anything else. Just got a PRS SE that came with 9-42 with every intention of immediately changing strings to 10-46, but the 9-42s feel great so I’ll be keeping 9-42s on that guitar.

[@danmorrison8746]

I used to use Blue Steels (same gauge too) but haven't seen them in a while and pivoted to D'Addario Nickel Steels in place of those and have liked how the feel and sound.

[@vechap]

Yes, PRS makes some great strings as well!!!

[@larryhall2805]

I was a bass player for years before switching back to guitar. For my bass I loved those Blue Steels!

[@chasebeavers]

Prs and dean markley strings are manufactured by daddarrio

[@redcomn]

@@chasebeavers yes but it sounded quite different then it tho.

[@bonesmalone5701]

LOVE STRINGJOY! Best strings I’ve ever used. Thanks for the video

[@marcelstannard2701]

I love Stringjoy strings! Been using them last 2 years or so.... so good! And still hand written thank you card! Love that monthly package and their picks are great too!

[@cynicalclockworks9857]

These have been my favorite strings for some time now. I bought them initially to get a set of heavy-bottoms for my 8 string, and loved them so much that I stuck them on my other 2 guitars.

[@RockSchoolJim]

Scott is the man! Always very responsive and helpful regarding string gauge choices and custom sets.

[@Claymor621]

Learned a lot, thanks for taking us on the tour.

[@betoalvarez1248]

This was very informative! Y have used stringjoy and loved it! I use 11's and to me it's the perfect balance

[@thejonnyfantasm]

WOW! when you already kind of nerd out on strings already - then you see that you are just putting a toe in the shallow end of this glorious nerdom that is this video! love it!

[@tomm7733]

Fascinating. Just ordered a set of the heavy bottom 10s for my LP. I live in Australia and luckily found a stockist here in Melbourne. Cant wait to try them.

[@dortoh1]

Thanks for this one. I've been very interested in seeing how this was done. I tried a set of String Joy solid nickel Broadway's about a year ago on an ES-175 kit guitar I built because I wanted something a bit more slinky. I loved them and started buying their Signatures for everything else.

[@Barnstorm757]

That guy is super professional. It’s nice seeing people do a good job and stand behind there work

[@CagedPaps]

Just ordered a few sets, could only find 1 place in the UK stocking them so ordered direct (I'm in Scotland). The balanced packs for 9-42 sounds interesting and always like to support people doing interesting stuff. Cheers,

[@Kuztomshop]

I have an '89 American Std Strat that has always been crazy bright. I strung it with Stringjoy Broadways and they brought so much warm and lower mids without compromising the highs. They sound excellent and play great.

[@FakingANerve]

Oh, I am nerding the F#$% out of this! That tour was absolutely _fantastic!_ 🤘🍻

[@jimraymond7997]

I wholeheartedly appreciate you guys that make strings .watching this was something you just cannot guess,thank you all

[@GroundbreakGames]

Tbh I see their ad in insta all the time but never click to check them out. Good thing I have you as my personal guitar stuff recommender guy.

[@benzakonium]

Loved this. So interesting to see what goes into making strings. Would love to see more content like this.

[@WPAPi3.14]

Thanks Brett, heal quickly and do all the PT!

[@russelljoplin2728]

After trying a bunch of different kinds of strings, stumbled on Stringjoy while shopping for a Novo. I am moving all my guitars over to Stringjoy as I change the strings. They are very, very good. Love that I can order a custom set for each guitar. Thanks Rhett!

[@chipsterb4946]

Really interesting - especially the string tension calculator. Fooling around for open-G tuning lead me somewhere unexpected. You don’t have to ditch the 6th string, just go lower gauge (diameter actually). Might have to try this.

[@thormusique]

Thanks for this great video! Very cool. I've used custom string sets for decades now, mostly because I prefer the tension to be as balanced as possible across the strings. For example, on my fave PRS, I use pure nickel in gauges from .0085 to .038, with the bottom three wound. That averages to 12.33 lbs tension per string, with none of the strings deviating far from that. So, other than obvious differences in string diameter, the effect is that moving from any one string to any other requires virtually the same finger gymnastics. For me, that feels silky smooth. Cheers!

[@Uzi_does_it76]

Love StringJoy, they really are the best strings on the market for me and what I need. I use several custom sets from these guys and they always perform. Really consistent product and unbeatable customer service.

[@wildersparks9161]

No

[@senterpoint]

On my first set of 3 purchased. I like the even diameters, they sound good and I took them off to replace tuners and put the same strings right back on. No breakage after 2 weeks. Now my strings of choice.

[@grahamnunn8998]

Great video and these guys are so cool I will be looking at their strings. I have, except perhaps the year or so, always been happy to spend more on guitar strings as you really feel the difference. To me it is like the difference between cooking with fresh ingredients against tinned.

[@Glicksman1]

I like the German strings, Optima, Pyramid and Thomastik-Infeld. I also use flats for the low "E", "A", and "D". for the sound and the feel. I recently began to experiment with .008 sets for my electrics and .011 sets or my acoustics. So far, I like them a lot.

[@sigfreed11]

I love this behind the scenes style video, Thanks for the upload!

[@Hickeroar]

I had no idea that process was so manual or that their operation was so hands-on. That's so cool. Really great video. I've been using Stringjoy for about a year now and I love them. I love my hand-signed thank-you card in every order from Mason. :-P

[@grimper35]

I've been using StringJoy now for a couple of years. Excellent strings from excellent people. I absolutely love the 'Husky Lights' set

[@guppybill]

Thank you, Rhett. Keep excelling and exceeding. It's cool to be along for the ride. 😁👍

[@evanp.abaygarjr.1536]

I love this content, the only channel that talks about strings explain and how it is made.

[@smartfun4896]

Been using Stringjoy for quite a while, specifically Broadways. I absolutely love them and use them whenever possible. Unmatched customer service, too. I cut a string short, they sent me a new one, no cost ... not even any shipping. Would love them to make some half rounds ;-)

[@sirlost94]

Haha!! I commented on your guitar strings gauge video a couple days ago about an update… and you put this out today!! Yes!!!

[@garyharrison8891]

I moved over to Stringjoy best decision. I play a hybrid set. I love the fact you go online order your type of strings and can build your own string gauge sets. My sets are very similar to Clarence White. 9,12,13,22w ,32,42

[@rocknrollteacherpy]

Cool, this is one of those things that as a guitar player always wanted to see!

[@DamnedEyez]

There's an old How It's Made episode that had guitar strings on it...seeing the close-up of what these machines are doing is worth a look. Fits right a long with the whole shop overview and ideology of this.

[@joelluth6384]

Not sure what I was thinking when I clicked on this, but it was way more informative than I was expecting. Very interesting!

[@krisyoungsteadt9139]

I tried Stringjoy when they first came out, but ended up settling on DR Tite-fits for most of my electric guitars. Since then Stringjoy has upped their game. I use Stringjoy only for electric lap steel and resonator lap steel. I create my own custom sets for different tunings. Their acoustic guitar strings are really great. YMMV. :)

[@paulcowart3174]

Love DR...but truthfully strings are strings All are favorite guitar hero's just used plain old strings So many more important things in the tone equation Oh well rabbit holes abound LoL 😆

[@krisyoungsteadt9139]

@@paulcowart3174 Durability is a big factor for me with guitars I gig with. Some brands hold up better than others. This will be different for everyone since no two people play exactly the same way. For electric guitar the differences are subtle in how they sound, but how they feel can be pretty big. On acoustic instruments your string choice makes a bigger difference.

[@paulcowart3174]

@@krisyoungsteadt9139 Absolutely...but mostly to other player's Non player's could hardly tell the difference I would imagine, but hey ya never know My GF has a pretty good ear... better than I thought when I called her on it But yes string choice is a big deal Great feeling/sounding strings will inspire you and that a Major deal

[@NicBurrows]

Great job on this video. Who knew that this could be interesting??? I definitely want to try out their strings now and found a local seller on their site.

[@thetonemob]

So rad you stopped by dude! This is great!

[@456or7strings]

Perfect timing for presets - my Axe-Fx III is being delivered in 2 days!

[@peterrabbit4034]

This was amazing- totally concise and transparent explanation of a process that I never knew much about.

[@amileoj9043]

Super informative! Also great to see real craftsmen at work and explaining what they do.

[@misforyoutube8452]

Great trigger, I have been playing for about 18 years now but never really invested much time into trying different string brands or even custom sets. A lot to experiment with!

[@culturalforensicsprofessor7990]

The info. on "alternate" tuning gauges was useful. I've been experimenting with "mountain modal" tuning for frailing guitar.

[@johnwanderin3872]

It’s funny, the ad at the start was for D’Addario (which is what I’ve played for years). It’s like they know…

[@eddespaghetti]

I always love the content you put out... However, this was AMAZINGLY informative! Especially when you went into custom sets with Scott. that has always been a mystery to me. As soon as he said "open tuning", it totally made sense... Thanks so much

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

Figuring out custom string sets can be pretty fun. I do it often with this backer packer acoustic I have that was made by the guy Martin leased the Back packer design from, Bob McNally. It has no truss rod, so you really have to make sure your not going to warp the neck. Right now I’m playing 39 - 8.5. It looks the same as a Gen 1 Martin Back packer but way better. The Martins suck, I hated mine. Sold it off for $80.

[@SeanKerns]

This is fascinating. I had never really given a lot of thought to how wound strings are made, but it looks like actual rocket science.

[@donaldryder5534]

I’m a happy Stringjoy customer, nice to see them get some attention.

[@personal2809]

been using stringjoy for years now. love their stuff!

[@Hawkissimo]

This was a cool look at how strings are made, thanks for sharing!

[@jamessweet1280]

I have been using Stringjoy a few years now and I am very please with the tone & feel, the string life is considerable longer than any other string I have used and well worth the price difference!!!

[@idiotburns]

I love my stringjoy, all sets outlast a year in playability

[@timbaxter9932]

That was a lot of fun! Very informative..... I learned something, which is always good. Maybe have to try some String Joy strings.

[@dfrasu]

Thanks! Very cool. I already have a list. I was talking to my family at a reunion and you could physically see their eyes glaze over…..Here, hear! Look at the winder!

[@craigmiller7103]

I use String Joy! They are awesome. I order the custom sets. I gig 5 times a week and need a premium string to last long enough.

[@TraneFrancks]

Wow. This was WAAAAAAAAAY more interesting than I expected it to be. Great video, Rhett.

[@aesoundforge]

Definitely will be trying these strings. I like supporting small business.

[@KristianHeartmusic]

I honestly wish Ernie ball and diadarro did custom gauges on there site like string joy does comes making your own set sometimes really helps out !

[@jipes]

Very informative I already watched a footage of Stringjoy, seems to be a great company. If I remember well Joey Landreth is having is own custom set in Strinjoy for his Open C tuning

[@jonduke3919]

My luthier Dan Blom set up a drop c, drop b and a drop a on three guitars. He Used 3 to 4 different strings size to get each guitar. This is when I was taking a break from the blues. I’ve pulled them out of the case and plugged up the guitar and played. He even did a floating Floyd rose in drop b. And I had 0 problem s. I would recommend get a luthier do it. U will save a ton of money. Because they know this stuff for reason. Good luck.

[@MrJsteed2009]

A question occurred to me: have you/they started playing around with using a Graphene Core in order to achieve a thin, strong string core? You could wrap it with nickel, for example (I have no idea how flexible or resonant it would be). They are doing acoustic bodies and neck rods out of Graphene, so why not?

[@e.s.p.a.n.a]

I think that graphen takes more profit using on the pickups bobine wire,for capacity eléctric conductivity also of course other tonality and response(is posible this payo "Ellon musk" got grphen pickups).