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Are All Guitar Strings The Same?

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We believe the more info players have about their guitar strings, the better. And with all the marketing mumbo-jumbo we all wade through—it would be nice to get some actual information every now and again, wouldn't it? So, we put on our professor hats and made an in-depth video covering all aspects of string construction—and talking about what makes one brand or style of strings different from another. If you've ever wanted a deep dive into the string world, this is your chance. Want to dig in further, or try some Stringjoys for yourself? Killer. Just head on over to Stringjoy.com   [embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wtKTWpHNac[/embed]   Here are the cliff notes of the video so you can follow along.  

What is a guitar string?

  • Ball end
  • Core wire
  • Wrap wire (on wound strings only)

Core Wire

  • Made from tempered, high-carbon steel
  • Originated in 1840 for piano strings
  • Great at taking abuse from guitar picks, etc
  • Holds tune very well
  • Also used in springs and orthodontics

Core Shape

  • Round Core
    • "Boomier"
    • Less consistent over time
  • Hex Core
    • Brighter
    • More durable

Wrap Wire

  • Stainless Steel - extremely bright
  • Pure nickel - extremely bright
  • Most companies use different compositions of nickel plated steel

Wrap shape

  • Round wound
    • Bright
    • Most finger noise
  • Ground wound or half wound
    • Fairly dark
    • Less finger noise
  • Flat wound
    • Very dark
    • No finger noise

Hows it wrapped?

  • A machine tightens and spins the core wire
  • Wrap wire is threaded and fed as it wind the length of the string
  • Human involvement varies from company to company

Coatings

  • Made of Teflon
  • Creates a barrier
  • Keeps off dirt
  • Decreases output and sustain

What should you care about

  • Getting your sound
  • Quality and durability
  • Customer service/support
     

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