Guitar Strings Guide

With literally THOUSANDS of different types of guitar strings on the market how do you decide which are right for you? Where do you even start? This video gives a few tips to help you narrow down your choices FAST to find the right strings for your style of music and your style of play. Enjoy!

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[paulkielt]

Wash your hands before and wipe your strings after playing, is the best advice you can get.

[thinkaboutthis]

Really glad this wasn't an advertisement for a certain brand.

[SuperZiggyCraft]

3:46 when you want to play stairway to heaven but you don’t want to be kicked out of the guitar shop

[meganrae]

i’m somewhat new to guitar and i had no idea strings were such a complex subject omg

[silverdragon]

I’ve always just used the cheapest string that were on sale lol

[ethanstrydom]

Heres a personal tip from me:
When you change your stirngs dont cut your old ones, aave them. Weve all snapped a high E (or in my case a low E [somehow]) at least once in our lives. Saving your old strings can get you out of a pinch

[elmergutti]

Thank you for having different players giving input on their preferred strings

[thefreyfactor]

No matter what your playing ability is from green to pro there is always something to learn from videos like these.

[torg]

Thank you, I been playing for decades without taking lessons or learning to read music and I never knew all the differences you showed me here. Thanks again.

[giannoncene]

_I usually recommend "Medium" strings_




*0.13 gauge set*

[stephaniejosine]

So helpful, thank you! I love the interviews with people of different preferences, really gives some concrete examples of the practical impact that string gauge choice has on play. Lovely presenter as well :)

[mst]

Why people dislike these informative detailed videos (1080p/60fps with good camera angles and accurate info)? YouTube should put a description box within the dislike button, and if you want to dislike a video you cannot do unless you leave 1 to 2 sentences describing the reason or reasons why you dislike the video... This video has no errors; not that I noticed, it's one of those good very well made ones.

[CarnivoreCapers]

I use a light gauge electric jazz flat wound on my Acoustic guitar. I like playing bar chords and this string gets rid of the zip sound when you change bar chords. It makes it sound much clearer too.

[GerardHammond]

This is fantastic advice. Thanks! Wish I had seen this years ago.

[RuggerDez]

This was super helpful and well done. Strong work.

[darwis]

I like the casual vibe of this video, it makes it more welcoming for guitar players like me who aren't fully well versed on guitar yet 👍👍😁

[captaindelculo]

Great video. I would also add when changing between gauges, give yourself some time to adjust to the new feel of the string gauges as your fingers won't be used to it and will feel uncomfortable for a while

[barantopal]

finally the video ive been looking for. i am relieved. thank you so much.

[joermnyc]

Pro tip if you have a Fender Jazzmaster or Jaguar with the original threaded barrel bridge saddles, flat wound strings are a MUST. Otherwise your strings will jump out of the slots all the time. Flats (I use d'addario chrome 11s) solve that... Mostly. I had to use abrasive cord on the low E saddle off my Jag so it sits down better. Just as an experiment I put flats on my SG, it sounds like a different guitar.. I like it.

[KarlRuizS]

Amazing production!!! All so professional!! Very clear