Wow. Thank you for changing the strings on your guitar *so many times,* and making such a tight comparison video!

Love these string comparison videos. Your was very well done. Thanks

Loved that you played a Porcupine Tree tune. Put a smile on my face, thanks for that! :)

Great comparison and very interesting results. Thank you very much!

Great video, beautiful played. And helpful. Thank you 👍

Ayoooo In Flames Come Clarity was a super nice surprise!

Nice.... appreciate the hard work behind this...👍

Thank you for making this video, helped me choose with ease 🙂

Great comparison video. Thank you.

D'Addario XS sound the best to me. I think... Silk & Steel aren't bad either. I just like the articulation of strings that don't sound very warm and mellow. Also, fun to hear Porcupine Tree in an example!

That was fantastic! With the exception of the last set, I liked attributes of each. I must say however, that they were all more squeaky than I would want.

At double speed the difference is more noticable. Silver-plated Silk copper windigs, Steel Core - 2:19, 3:12, 4:16, 5:30, 6:07 Phosphor Bronze Wrap Wire, High Carbon Steel Core - 2:29, 3:25, 4:26, 5:09, 5:37, 6:16 Nikel-Plated Phosphor Bronze Wrap Wire, NY Steel Core - 2:40, 3:37, 4:35, 5:13, 5:44, 6:26 80/20 Bronze Wrap Wire and Fusion Twist, NY Steel Core - 2:50. 3:49, 4:45, 5:18, 5:51, 6:35 XS Coating, Phosphor Bronze Wrap & Fusion Twist, NY Steel Core - 3:00, 4:02, 4:54, 5:22, 5:58, 6:44

Well done good video lad

Come Clarity at 3:12 Wow, I didn't think anyone else remembered that song

Was not expecting you to play fear of a blank planet haha awesome and great video.

I used to play the phosphor bronze light gauge. The XS here convinced me to switch but I didn't feel I was getting the same brilliance. Then it struck me that in the focus on the strings I had forgotten about the Taylor. It's a rough awakening sometimes being poor.

@0megalul309

Жыл бұрын

yamaha LS' are affordable and good sounding.

@FOURTEEFIVE

8 ай бұрын

K

Thankyou for making these video

@premierguitar

7 ай бұрын

Glad you like them!

Is there some technique you use to minimize the pick attack sound in your recording? Sounds great.

I've only used cheap earnie ball medium bronze strings on my epiphone jumbo since I got it but, I'm looking to find a good (perhaps different gauge) of string to compliment my slightly smokier/raspy voice. I have a very low voice for a woman (think Tracy Chapman) and I'm sick of being embarrassed by it. I'd like to start playing more to my strengths than trying to hide behind the loud chords on a jumbo guitar. Hearing the different string pitches helps me narrow down my choices a little but, it's just a guessing game for me. Any suggestions for new strings would be greatly appreciated.

Nice info, can you please let me know which one strings should I buy for acoustic guitar for better resonant sound quality????????

Great work

@premierguitar

8 ай бұрын

Thank you so much 😀

I switched from elixirs to the D’addario XS about 6 months ago and prefer them now to any others I’ve tried. More warmer earthier tone and they don’t flake off like elixirs. So far I’ve had a set on for 5 months and they still sound great

@AlonsoAL5

10 ай бұрын

Do you change all your strings when one breaks?

@phrogtesem9410

6 ай бұрын

@@AlonsoAL5 I am in a similar predicament but if your strings are relatively new, you could buy just a single string as a replacement. If your strings are 4 months old but you play a lot, then you can consider changing all of them. I think the former option is more practical.

The last set sounded best to my ears with my preferences

FWIW, I discovered MANY years ago that my acoustic guitars sounded their best when NOT using the same brand of strings all the time. I could clearly hear an improvement in the sound if, for example, after using one brand of 12/53 PBs for a a while, I switched to a different brand of 12/53 PBs. After using that brand for several string changes, then switch back. Several string changes later, make the switch again. I have to admit that I thought the sound improvement might have been all in my head UNTIL a couple of years ago I ran across a video wherein Tommy Emmanuel said the same thing! So either it really does make a difference OR it's all in his head too. :)

I have a Taylor Custom 224ce-K-DLX and I use Martin Treated 2.0 MA540T, and D’Addario XS to play Jazz Blues. But I don’t use Elixirs

Anyone know the song he plays at 5:30 ?

Nickel bronze !!!

The In Flames riff caught me off guard

Interesting. I must admit I had always thought the thicker gage strings generally created a louder, richer tone, but this video does appear to prove otherwise. To me the silk & steel 11/47 sounded better and louder than the Flat-tops Phosphor Bronze 12/53 - and better than all the others too. I think I started out with D'Addario 12/53, but then switched to D'Addario 10/47, which were great for me. Although I have a bad habit of pressing down too hard (possibly due to originally learning on a cheap classical with really high action), so last week I bought some Super light 9/45, which I'm not getting on well with at all, they sound way too metallic for my liking, with very little bass in the thicker strings. And I seem to be too heavy handed for them - out of habit still pressing down too hard, thus bending the thinner strings horribly out of tune. I may now give the 11/47 a try as they sounded the best to me in your video. As an aside, may I ask what you were playing at 6:07 ? It's beautiful and sounds familiar but I can't quite place it.

@tylerdunson202

Жыл бұрын

I got a “Rain” by Hollywood Undead vibe

Sink and steel are so good for finger style

I play with my fingers, no pick. I love playing my Taylor 526e into an acoustic amp. But I can always hear the skin of my picking hand on the strings. The louder the amp, the more I hear it. I’m not taking about sliding sound of your fretting hand. That’s on me. I can control that. It’s the noise of my skin on the strings when I pick. What string could you recommend? I was thinking flat wounds, but what do you think? And what formula?

@carmineanastasio

Жыл бұрын

Good morning. I recommend not playing through the amp especially if you are at home. However, in a band context, you probably will not hear the noise if playing through an amp. When playing through an amp, it may be because the strings are new, or bright. If you want to try new strings, D’Addario Nickel Bronze, or Martin Retro are known for not being bright.

@RockStarOscarStern634

Жыл бұрын

@@carmineanastasio or maybe Flatwound Strings

Which type and string gauge will give me the best mid range?

My brain going “In Flames?!”

I am torn between #3 and #4. The second set came in third for the tone I like.

5:30 Song❤?

D'addario XS Strings are the greatest.

I have a new tach parlor GY93e it sounds tinny can I make it warmer and get a better tone acoustically ? I hate the sound now .

I've never found strings that I prefer over Daddario XS

Does anyone know what he played at 6:06 is called. I forgot the name...

@Aa_KiRa

3 ай бұрын

Took forever to find but did it for you:3 "tash sultana notion acoustic"

Oh my GOD!! You are one of the.!!!!😊

Come Clarity!

Bronze or stainless, which one is best???

Nice Come Clarity version! Haven't heard that tune in years

@themeadowlarkminutewithpau8184

7 ай бұрын

🔥🔥🔥💪💪💪😻😻😻

Those last 3...wow...especially the last

EJ 40🔥🔥🔥🔥

D'addario XS or the flat top for me

Can you send me those tabs!

Opeth riff?

What about acoustic-electric guitars?

IN FLAMES 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Come Clarity around 3:00 Nice surprise!

Just saving for clearer comparison 02:19 02:29 02:39 02:50 03:00 3:13 3:25 3:37 3:49 4:02 4:17 4:26 4:35 4:44 4:54 5:05 5:09 5:13 5:18 5:22 5:30 5:37 5:44 5:51 5:58 6:07 6:16 6:25 6:35 6:44

@scaleonkhan183

26 күн бұрын

THANK YOU

Anyone recommend 0010's - 0050's ?

You could also use Flatwound Strings so that the frets won't get scratched.

@Mr.Goldbar

Жыл бұрын

or ask for a stainless steel refret whenever the guitar needs a refret :)

@RockStarOscarStern634

Жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Goldbar Flatwounds would really sound interesting on Acoustic Guitars

@Mr.Goldbar

Жыл бұрын

@@RockStarOscarStern634 yeah, but maybe more in a Jazz context. For my style I need the high frequencies of rounds

@RockStarOscarStern634

Жыл бұрын

@@Mr.Goldbar True but Magma makes special Phosphor Bronze Recording Flatwound Strings that sound like their round wound counterparts.

D'addarios xt for me

🥳

Tell me the conclusion

???? What was that? I thought you are comparing Light Medium Heavy Strings…. What did the tiny picture represent?

Well, you said nothing about tension on the neck or the bridge!

80/20 Bronze.

Nice playing but the microphone stand is in the way of seeing your chords.

FEAR OF A BLANK PLANET

Daddario Xt and Xs both $15 strings, but Xt hears more muted than Xs

Ok. Do this again but with other string brands so it's not bias.

0:20 who’s here?

If you're just playing at home or with friends then you always want the extra lights. They will never tell you this because they sound sexy like this guy. And he's playing on a really good guitar that you can't afford. AVOID

WHO IS HERE???

The d'addarios sounded best.🙄

@dollsteak020

10 ай бұрын

i used to use d'addarios for a gooooddd amount of time but then i broke a string and my roommate had an extra set of Elixirs & lord they changed my life & changed the game lmaoo. elixirs compared to d'addario's now, to me at least, sound soooo much more open & wide if ykwim? d'addarios sound a bit dull to me now i guess.

@BHHartman

10 ай бұрын

They always do. Edit: oh, I get it lol

@DrPhilGoode

9 ай бұрын

No way man. The d’addarios sounded better.

@jamiem1

9 ай бұрын

@chraffis Correction: The last D'Addarios sounded best

@sixfoursoul2538

6 ай бұрын

this video should be renamed how to choose the best, the best D addario strings

Finnally i can play wonderwall but little better 💀

Jeez man, slow down, give the viewer a chance

You can 1000% tell he’s reading a script and it feels very unprofessional

τι χορδες να βαλω στην ακουστικη μου??παρολο που εχω κατεβασει τις χορδες αρκετα χαμηλα με την βεργα εξακολουθει να μου κοβουν τα δαχτυλα οι χορδες...υπαρχει κατι να κανω.??0.11 extra light βαζω παντα

in flames :)

It's just not the same. With electric it's just different. With electric, I strap up and after about three B's I'm already standing up and walking around and cranking up the distortion . With acoustic, it's a lazy man's guitar after having too many beers. He's found the couch and behind the arm rest he spots it and now it's time to show off. Never even stand up , just sit on the edge of the seat. When I play acoustic, can't help but think to myself " I'm not going anywhere" . " Pretty soon I'll be that drunk guy at the BBQ". Rather just get the electric.