Anyone using String Joy Strings?

[Shredology]

Curious about anyone's experience with them

 

[MicroMort]

I use them... they work great for me. I like their different balanced tension profiles. The "balanced super light plus" is basically my goldielocks set.

 

[MSS]

I use them for drop tunings. They have a string tension calculator that takes all the guesswork out of it.

https://tension.stringjoy.com/

 

[rog]

I've been using the 9.5-46 Signatures, and really like them.

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

Curious about anyone's experience with them

Love them! Their 9-46 set is just across the board better than the #2222 Ernie Ball set. Gauges are better balanced, plain strings feel smoother and more polished, and wound strings are crisp, twangy, and full....

 

[Tonedeaf]

Strings & Beyond just sent me an email saying they are now stocking them. I'll give them a try next time I need to order.

 

[∞Fractals]

Try their picks if you like tortex; similar but better imo

I use their strings; good choice

 

[Dale LeClaire]

Tried the 9-42 on my Charvel for a while, really liked the 9-12-15 rather than the traditional 9-11-16 for the top 3. Immediately stopped overbending the B string since it didn't feel so floppy. Not overly bright but "balanced" tonally, held tune, seemed to last well (I wipe down with string lube after every session).

The only reason I stopped using them was I just want the slick coating that Elixir's have so I always switch back in spite of liking tension feel of the Stringjoy (and other balanced strings) better.

 

[Joe Bfstplk]

Tried the 9-42 on my Charvel for a while, really liked the 9-12-15 rather than the traditional 9-11-16 for the top 3. Immediately stopped overbending the B string since it didn't feel so floppy.

The 9-12-15 thing also helps with balancing string volumes a bit, giving the B a bit more oomph and backing the G off a bit. Helpful with fixed pole pieces....

 

[Johan Allard]

Thanks for the inspiration. I'm a long time Elixir user, standard 10-46 on everything. I've just ordered 3 sets of Stringjoy coated 9.5-46 to try out.

 

[CodePoet]

Anyone have thoughts on these compared to NYXLs?

 

[rog]

Anyone have thoughts on these compared to NYXLs?

I used NYXL's for a long time, and loved them. I don't think they make a 9.5-46 set; if they did, I'd go with whichever I could get for cheaper.

 

[CodePoet]

I used NYXL's for a long time, and loved them. I don't think they make a 9.5-46 set; if they did, I'd go with whichever I could get for cheaper.

I'm using the NYXL 9.5-44 set now. SJ has 9.5-46, so pretty close to the same.

 

[Shredology]

Strings & Beyond just sent me an email saying they are now stocking them. I'll give them a try next time I need to order.

I know I saw this too. I buy all my strings from them. Good company

 

[Shredology]

Thanks for the inspiration. I'm a long time Elixir user, standard 10-46 on everything. I've just ordered 3 sets of Stringjoy coated 9.5-46 to try out.

Let me know what you think

 

[wesleyamltd]

Tried for a while but could justify the business model price point for my needs. I find the tone and durability to be a negligible difference between my tired and true EB strings. However, if you are in need of a custom set of string gauges then StringJoy is an excellent choice.

 

[DUC]

I use 10/52 I like them, but they are a bit pricey. I use them for gigs and the rest of the guitars get bulk GHS

 

[Dale LeClaire]

I just saw they have a coated string now, I'm gonna give 'em a go. I know it's not the same slick sleeve as Elixir, but might be worth a shot.

 

[Sleestak]

Stringjoy is the only brand I use now. They are super high quality, have great tone, and are long lasting. This does come at a premium price, but it's something that makes enough of a difference that I pay for it.

 

[Brian Dean-O]

I use them as well. 7 string balanced light set. They’re great