The Top 10 Best-Selling Strings from 10 Years of Stringjoy

To celebrate a decade of helping guitarists achieve the tone of their dreams, we’re shining a spotlight on the top Stringjoy sets that have made it to more stages, studios, and garages than we can count. Whether you’re a seasoned shredder, a soulful strummer, or just like to make loud noises in your bedroom, here are the 10 sets of Stringjoys that have been driving guitarists wild for the past ten years.

10. Stringjoy Broadways Light Gauge (10-46) Pure Nickel Electric Guitar Strings

These pure nickel, round-wound strings bring back the good ol' days when rock ‘n’ roll was raw and the amps were cranked to 11. With their smooth, vintage warmth, these are for the blues purists, jazz cats, and classic rock heroes. If your guitar solos require a good slow clap, this is your set.

9. Stringjoy Orbiters | Balanced Light Gauge (10-48) Coated Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

A coated string set that doesn’t sacrifice tone for durability. Think of it as the string that goes the extra mile—and then some. Orbiters are perfect for the relentless gigging musician or the tone tweaker who needs their strings to survive a full-on sonic assault. If you’ve broken a string on stage and swore loudly, you’ll appreciate the staying power of these bad boys.

8. Stringjoy Custom 7 String Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

For those who need an extra string for even more riffage. Because six just wasn’t enough, was it?Ideal for metalheads, prog rockers, and anyone who thinks the bass player is slacking. These strings keep the low B tight and punchy, making sure your riffs hit like a freight train every time.

7. Stringjoy Balanced Super Light Plus Gauge (9.5-46) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

A gauge that gives you the best of both worlds. Light enough for buttery bends, but with a little more meat on the bone. If you like to shred but want a bit more substance under your fingers, these are your new best friend. Perfect for players who want their tone thick without sacrificing playability.

6. Stringjoy Super Light (11-52) Natural Bronze Phosphor Acoustic Guitar Strings

Made with our signature Natural Bronze™ alloy, these acoustic strings bring warmth, depth, and a tone that could melt butter. These are for the singer-songwriter who wants a rich, expressive sound or the fingerstyle enthusiast who plays like they’re telling a story. Warm, full, and oh-so-smooth.

5. Stringjoy Foxwoods | Light Gauge (12-54) Coated Phosphor Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings

The acoustic tone you love with a layer of protection for longevity. No rust, no fuss, just killer tone. Great for road warriors and gigging pros. If you’re the kind of player who goes hard and needs your strings to keep up, these coated strings are ready to rock night after night.

4. Stringjoy Light (12-54) Natural Bronze Phosphor Acoustic Guitar Strings

The acoustic set for those who want their guitar to sound like a choir of angels. Or at least close enough. Folk players, strummers, and soulful singer-songwriters, rejoice. These strings offer a balanced warmth that makes every note ring like a bell. Perfect for campfires, coffee shops, or anywhere you want to turn heads.

3. Stringjoy Balanced Super Light Gauge (9-42) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

Light and lively, these are for the players who love to bend it like Beckham… but, you know, with guitars. The choice of soloists and shredders who want fast playability without sacrificing tone. If you think the higher the note, the closer to heaven, grab these and go wild.

2. Stringjoy Custom 6 String Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

The Stringjoys that started it all. Around this time ten years ago, Scott was cobbling custom sets together like a madman to fulfill requests for folks in his inner circle. A decade later and we've made signature sets for thousands and thousands and thousands of players. Customizable to the max, these 6-string sets can be tailored to fit whatever weird setup you’ve got going on. Perfect for experimentalists, perfectionists, and anyone who just has to do things their own way. These strings are ready for rock, jazz, pop, or whatever genre mashup you’re cooking up.

1. Stringjoy Balanced Light Gauge (10-48) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

The undisputed champion of versatility and tone, this set takes its rightful place at the top of our all-time best sellers. The Stringjoy take on the gold-standard of electric guitar strings, this balanced light set is a Swiss Army knife. From blues to hard rock, this set delivers full-bodied tones that work in any setting. If you’re a one-set kind of player who needs it all—crisp highs, punchy lows, and everything in between—these are the strings you’ll never want to put down.