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I have the feeling this is still under the radar and a lot of guitar players don't really think of it. I'm talking about the core wire of the wound strings. Round core is old school, hex core is more modern. But what does that even mean for us guitar players? What is the difference? I was pretty surprised to see which one I liked more...
The three strings I was using (Thomann affiliate links):
Ernie Ball Slinky 10-46: bit.ly/3AGI99L
DR Tite-Fit 10-46: bit.ly/3cgNhIk
DR Pure Blues 10-46: bit.ly/3wlucM7
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Timestamps:
0:00 Introduction
0:45 Intro song | Nickel plated steel round core
1:29 What is this comparison about
2:54 What does hex core and round core mean?
3:55 Why going from round core to hex core?
4:30 PLAYING | Nickel plated steel round core
5:02 The OBJECTIVE differences
5:47 COMPARISON ROUND 1
6:38 Round core strings are smoother
7:40 Hex core strings have more attack
8:22 COMPARISON ROUND 2
9:26 The SUBJECTIVE differences
10:21 PLAYING | Metal chug w/ pure nickel round core strings
10:40 The differences in feel
11:52 COMPARISON ROUND 3 | overdrive tone
12:38 This thought is really interesting...
13:40 PLAYING | pure nickel round strings w/ fuzz
Gear used in this video:
(the Bitly links are Thomann affiliate links)
-DR Strings: bit.ly/3QcKUon
-Fender Telecaster CS '53 reissue bit.ly/2KFVJld
-Kasleder Vintage King: bit.ly/3bPU0sN
-REVV Tilt overdrive: bit.ly/3PtrWdv
-UAFX Golden Reverb: bit.ly/3vS36JN
-REVV Dynamis 7/40 head: bit.ly/2IxwoId
-Universal Audio OX BOX bit.ly/2IyOeuj
-Two Notes Captor X: bit.ly/33FPfcW
-One Control Agamidae switcher: bit.ly/2YZgiib
-Evidence Lyric cables: bit.ly/3QJHQ40
-Evidence Audio patch cables: bit.ly/2Ixylo1
Other gear I use in my videos:
-Harley Benton Fusion-II Roasted SSP bit.ly/31FVawf
-Gibson Les Paul CS '58 reissue bit.ly/2FxKvek
-Gibson Les Paul CM 2015 - heavily modified "Junior"
-Barocsi Troublecaster - Custom built T-style
-Barocsi "Frankenstrat"
-Kasleder Toxic Twins: bit.ly/2VJRDiO
-Honey Bee Double Trouble: bit.ly/33COaU3
-VS Audio Royal Flush bit.ly/3CYRtFK
-UAFX Astra Modulation: bit.ly/3ycxXFu
-Xotic Super Clean: bit.ly/36fsHka
-J Rockett Uni-Verb: bit.ly/3OglswM
-VS Audio Pandora Fuzz bit.ly/3twBaN2
-Kasleder Time Trap delay: bit.ly/3jQkha6
-Walrus Audio D1 Delay: bit.ly/3G228iP
-Empress Effects Compressor bit.ly/3BAubVe
-Supro Tremolo
-REVV G2: bit.ly/2NbpV9R
-Walrus Audio Lillian phaser: bit.ly/3czfxB8
-Analogman King of Tone analogman.com
-Tate FX Raise the Dead Ge: tatefx.co.uk
-Dunlop Gypsy Fuzz pedal: bit.ly/2VKw4K0
-J Rockett Archer overdrive: bit.ly/2Ges1z8
-Morgan 1x12 cab Twilight: bit.ly/2KFihDq
-NUX SOS Looper bit.ly/31TMxPx
The speech mic:
-SENNHEISER MKH 416: bit.ly/2w1EAMP
Audio Interface:
-Audient iD44: bit.ly/2Jo73zN
Check out the Thomann Music channel for some wicked guitar videos:
/ musikhausthomann
Cheers,
Kris

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@Kasper911band Год назад

You didn’t mention that with round core strings you have to take care to bend the wound strings before you cut them because they will unwind on you! And at that point they will sound dead, that’s why hex core really became popular, you don’t have to worry about this, I love round core strings for Strats!

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Very true, I forgot to talk about that. I’ll pin your comment that everyone can see it. 🙌 Thanks!

@sooparticular Год назад

hih what u mean bend them????? huh???????

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

@@sooparticular It’s actually pretty simple. Search for „installing round core strings“ here on youtube. 👍

@sooparticular Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi thanks Kris! question .for my first tele...Ive been playing for 25 years lol is the fender american performer a good choice?? thanks

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

@@sooparticular Those teles are awesome! I always enjoy playing the performer series whenever I have one in my hands. 👍

@chriskettlewell801 Год назад

Absolutely. I found DR Pure Blues many, many years ago, and seriously nothing else came close. They feel nicer, they sound good, they just last and last and last and don't seem to go dull over time like other strings, and they break much more infrequently. Prior to DR strings I'd break a lot more strings, sometimes even break one when putting it on, but if I break a DR string it's generally a good sign that they've been on the guitar a very, very long time and with pretty much any other brand I'd have probably gone through at least 3-4 sets if not more by that stage. Love them. But they don't market well and lots of shops don't carry them, so they seem to be a lot less well known and used and played compared to so many other brand strings.

@edwardlee2700 Год назад

Kris I'm so pleased that you gave DR a great mention. I have a soft spot for this family run company. Their customer support is great and I love the feel of their Tite-Fit strings. They also hold their tone for quit a while longer than some other uncoated strings.

@aplau7931 Год назад

Thanks for your demo, i changed to DR Pure blues some years ago , have never looked back... they just feel better and sound GREAT

@davidnuzzaci2459 Год назад

Great video, very good examples of the differences between round and hex core strings. I did the same for myself about 1 year ago, noticed that I had to change my touch on the strings as well. I've gone mostly round wound strings from DR for the sound and the much lighter touch needed to play much easier on the hands! Again great video...

@BradRocker Год назад

Loved your work on this one. Love DR too

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

I really appreciate it Joe! Cheers!

@chrisforever1255 Год назад

Hi Kris - very interesting. For me its one of the most important things in playing which strings I´m using. In the early 80s of the last century (yes - I´m old!) my favourite strings were Earnie Ball´s 009 and later 010s on a Gibson Les Paul Deluxe. I played hard rock rhythm guitar most of the time. After a long break I began playing again nearly 10 years ago now. Now the Blues is my favourite music and very fast I noticed that the Earnie Ball Strings are way to hard for my actual playing style! On my Les Pauls, the 335 and even my Strat I´m very happy now with 010 Gibson Brite Wires! They working perfect with all guitars (to be honest there are some Epiphones, too) and with my fingers. Very smooth and great for bendings. I always take care to have enough sets in spare! Looking forward to the next interesting videos! Greetings from Germany!

@jameswilson3554 Год назад

Love that blues jive you got going on in this video..didnt realize how strings would impact your tone either. Those D.R. black pack is definitely a step above the other two overall..great video kris thank you for the demos 2thumbs up..

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Thanks a lot James!

@amaup83 Год назад

I´ve been using those round-core Tite Fit strings for almost two years, I never understood the theory and ergonomics of it, they just feel and sound better to me, now it totally makes sense why.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Really nice strings indeed! Thanks for watching!

@harls7317 Год назад

Good stuff, I never thought of this! Ordering a pair of those DR Blues strings to try them out!

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Cool, enjoy the experiment! Just don’t forget to bend the end of the string 90 degrees and cut it behind that bend. Otherwise the wrap wire can become loose and then the string is dead. You’ll find good videos on installing round core strings on RU-vid. And soon on the Thomann channel too 😜

@satchrules101 Год назад

Great channel Kris !

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Thanks so much! 🙏

@alfabethev2.074 Год назад

Very informative ! Tnx!

@TheAxe4Ever Год назад

I’ve used GHS Boomers forever. I never could put my finger on why I liked them so much more than other strings I would try. Then I found out they used round core wire instead of hex core. That must be the reason why. I play classic rock and even some of the heavier hard rock. And even for the harder rock side of things, they still just seem to sound better and feel better in my opinion.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

String feel it’s very important. Clearly. The Boomers are great and yes, the core wire has a big part in that difference you’re talking about.

@Sanrolino Год назад

I've recently tried many different strings and I can say I love boomers. The feel and mainly the tone! Used to have only Elixir but now I found my favourite strings!

@letthatsinkin7879 Год назад

I remember both Chris and Michael from Queensryche fronting GHS Boomers back in the late 90's. Quality stuff.

@szymonszymanski3 Год назад

Great comparison and explanation Kris. I’ve got to try this myself. I was surprised how much of “attack” difference there was .

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Go for it buddy, it’s a very interesting experience. Just make sure to install round core strings the right way. There are useful videos on RU-vid on this and soon you’ll see one on the thomann channel too. 😜

@djmojolosangeles8190 11 месяцев назад

I have a Harley Benton Aeolus that I recently upgraded strings on, went in to GC and saw the Pure Blues from DR. I had never heard of them and was interested as they said "The Hand Made String" I am so glad I bought them, I can confidently say that to me these are the best strings I have ever played on my guitar. They sound and play great, I am looking to upgrade my HB TE 52 and Epiphone Emperor Swingster with them. Thank you for your insight and great content Kris!

@KrisBarocsi 11 месяцев назад

Glad you like them too man, it really is the whole package. Tone, feel and durability. 👌

@valendis Год назад

Another very interesting topic! I really noticed a big difference on bass, not so much on guitar but it's still there. I recently tried the Stainless steel rotosounds on my warwick and I love it, I previously set on a set of Stainless steel DR Lo'Riders, I think i prefer the rotosounds. Edit: I preferred the round cores in every example

Год назад

Super interesting, my friend. Will definitely try out some different strings! Cheers!!

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Cheers buddy! Yeah it’s worth the trouble, they all feel so different.

@markflores670 Год назад

I never knew about round vs hex core until I saw this video. But for the longest time, I’ve been a big fan of DR strings. I use a hybrid Tite-fit 10-50 set on my Epiphone Les Paul Muse because I like the way the bass string growl at crunch and higher-gain settings. For my other guitars, I use DR Pure Blues 10-46; I like their smooth, warm tone. I also love how these strings can last ofr at least 2-3 months before they begin to sound dull. In the long run, they are great value for money.

@trash817 Год назад

I saw this video and I have definitely opted for the DR pure nickel. I really noticed a warm tone and even more output than the other strings. Being also kinder strings with the frets and with the fingers themselves, in my opinion there is not much to think about. Thank you.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

That’s awesome José! Enjoy the pure blues strings man! 😁

@ABCDEF-ks5op Год назад

i always use Round Core, "Pyramid" make really good ones I use 10-46 on my Strat, they are made in Germany and relatively inexpensive compared to those fany NYXl or whatever plated strings

@BobPerrone Год назад

Wow, eye opener. I've been playing for 60 years and never considered round core strings. That blues set sounded great!!

@marions.120 Год назад

I switched from Ernie Ball to Ernie Ball Cobalts. I playing a lot on numerous guitars and the Cobalts seem to last longer. Haven’t broken a string in 20+ years and I bend quite a bit and I use many different tunings. ✌️😎🎸🎶🎵🎶🎵🎶 Another great video by the way!

@olivierjezequel Год назад

Keep an eye on your frets. If you have stainless frets no worries, but I have read stories of the cobalt strings eating the frets a lot as cobalt is pretty hard. True or not, i don't know.

@marions.120 Год назад

@@olivierjezequel -Thanks, but it doesn’t seem to be true. One of my Les Pauls as an example, gets played 3 hours a day 3-5 gigs a month and have the same (original) frets for over a decade. Granted, I had them polished and crowned, but my tech, who’s company has been around since 1923 says everything’s good.

@Bash_Man Год назад

hey Kris.. great video. I've been a DR Strings user for the last 16-17 or so years. everytime i try a different brand, the next re-string always goes back to DR Tite-fit 10-46. something about the way they sound, the way they feel. they last long and not overally expensive either.

@yeoldefoxeh254 Год назад

Yeah DR Pure Blues strings are just *awesome* on a tele!!!

@mangstrum Год назад

You’re playing is awsome

@MrRrrrene Год назад

Hey Kris!! Once again....very informative and always helpful. (again I had to put laundry aside to play my guitar after watching your video). I didn't know about the round vs hex topic. Very cool and looking forward to playing round core strings. I also heard that Flat Wound strings bring a different flavor to the party. Ever try the flat wound world? Fantastic vids my friend. Many blessings to you always.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Hey Rene, thanks so much!! Laundry can wait, haha! Flats are really cool too but radically different when you play with overdrive. Check out round core strings just make sure to install them the right way. You’ll find good videos on RU-vid on that and soon on the thomann channel too. 😁

@MrRrrrene Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi Thanks brother!!

@frantisca Год назад

Hey Kris, In your video, the TiteFit sound brighter, the Blues softer and the EB… well like EB 🤣 Through the years, I have experienced TONS of different strings: from the vintage “Nashville” Fenders (the same Jimi Hendrix used) to modern alloy strings. I’ve ended up with 3 sets: GHS Gilmour 10-48 I use on all my Strats EB 10-48 on Teles except for one where I use 10-48 Pyramid round cores and aThinline where I use Duesenberg 10-50, as on a PRS DGT (I don’t dig the feel of 11’s) On all others I use either standard 10-46 Hexcore (10-48 for some that need a bit more oomph on the wound strings). Yeah: makes a lot of different sets that make me keep a chart of gauges and dates for refresh… Cheers mate !

@JosePineda-jn8jk Год назад

After a lot of experimenting I landed on D'Addario XL Half-Rounds. I found them to be a middle ground of a more vintage nickel wound and a more modern string. They also have the benefit of a bit less string noise and I don’t have a problem bending them although I am sure to people playing slinky’s this is noticeably more stiff.

@mikecorey8370 Год назад

A Slinky guy here. But I never really thought about it. I've used them all and go with Slinkys because of the feel on the surface. I've used Elixers on my Les Paul and PRS and always come back to Slinkys. I do a lot of gending on my Strat and Tele, and because of arthritis in my wrists, I'm going to go with round cores to see if that helps. Good demo. Thanks.

@Paul_Lenard_Ewing Год назад

The explanation for HEX core strings missed an important benefit. When you wind the wire around a round string it has nothing to grip to and those winds can literally slip. Once they do you have gaps in the string and anywhere you have a gap the note under it can be put out of tune and you also have a space for oxidation to get to the core. The main reason strings die is because they oxidize...or in other words the go rusty. Rust creates holes. Tiny holes in a string are the same as gaps in windings. The note under them may be out of tune. High tech coatings stop the oxidation/rust. In spite of manufactures claims you get back to physics again. You can not put a blanket of anything over metal without dampening the metal. There is a myth that strings die of fatigue. They do not because they are barely stretched on an in tune guitar.The biggest problem is oxidation. So which ones should you get??? There is only one single rule for tone with Rock & Roll. If it sounds good. It is good. Choose accordingly, LOL. The only really seriously big improvement with strings is the marketing. Every year the Bullsh@t improves!!! Some of the best sounding recordings every made were done decades ago when the players had strings that because the old winders and wire pullers could not even make a string that was intonated over every note. In short every inch of the string was a different gauge. Me, I use good ol' Dean Markley nickel steel strings ...unchanged for decades. 99% of all luthiers use them because of their consistency. Yes that is what comes on a $6000.00 handmade guitar. You don't ever get a dead string out of the pack. $5 a pack.

@avispasentuass Год назад

I use ghs david gilmour in my fender strat they are awesome one thing to take on mind if you use round core's you should bend 90 degrees at near the end of the string to prevent slip and loose intonation right away when installing the wound strings,cheers from tijuana mexico i use hex in my gibson les paul and sg 🤘

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Yes, that is a very important piece of info there: bend round core strings before cutting them to avoid the wrap wire become loose. Cheers!

@NebulaStudios1 Год назад

I have been using Ernie Ball Cobalt 10-46 almost since they came out. I have not used DR strings since the 90s. I just ordered the Tite and the Veritas to give them a try.

@mathtrixmusiclix4248 10 месяцев назад

Subscribed. As far as I’m concerned , D’addario is the industry standard.

@olivierhallard3379 Год назад

Very interesting, thank you.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks Olivier!

@2500BC 4 месяца назад

I find that pure nickel sounds warmer when new and does not fade from bright to warm as dramatically as nickel plated steel which starts out more unpleasant sounding. The DR wind is tighter than many others as well.

@NebulaStudios1 Год назад

I picked up DT Veritas and put them on my Collings SoCo. I’ve been using EB Cobalt. Very different indeed. Looser feeling. I have locking tuners on that guitar and they seem to be holding up. Not as harsh as the EB. I played them through a Mesa Boogie MV and a Carr Mercury. Both sounded very good.

@gdlblues1 Год назад

Great review ...the best review I have seen.I'm using Pyramid Pure Nickel round wound strings.Have you ever tried them.Love them for playing the blues.To me they last a lot longer.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Yes I have, very good strings too! 👍

@nucleargrizzly1776 8 месяцев назад

I prefer your sound with the Tight Ends but my sound with Pure Blues. Strange how we're all different like that. 😁

@lonesomelenny7606 Год назад

I would think a round core string on an arch top jazz guitar would sound smoother. When I use a hex core on my jazz guitars I roll the tone knob back to tame the treble on the wound strings until they wear in a bit. Great video. Thank you.

@ohmuseek4290 Год назад

NICE

@grahamnunn8998 Год назад

Funny, I have been playing since 1978. My old 70s Strat would have had round core strings in my college years. It was strung up for slide for years and when I put it back to normal recently it sounded really bright. I have tried pure nickel, which is better but I should try some round core (again!)

@macauley70 Год назад

great clip.. what are better for frets?

@hearpalhere Год назад

For what it's worth, I think that all the strings sounded great in your hands Kris! I've only ever played D'Addario strings my entire guitar playing life (except for one set of Elixir's that I put on my acoustic and then changed to D'Addario at the next string change). I started with 10's and then moved to 11's. So I've been using EXL115 for over 20 years and still love them. They last FOREVER too - I have one guitar that the strings are over 16 years old now.

@peterknicked Год назад

Elexir is D'Addario. They took the coating back home and Elexir is now D'Addario coated called X. They made all the strings and Elexir coated them and packaged them.

@hearpalhere Год назад

@@peterknicked Interesting, I did not know that, thanks! I just didn't like the feel of the coating and also didn't notice any additional "life" to the strings. Then again, my electric strings last a long time too... so my sweat is probably not very acidic.

@peterknicked Год назад

@@hearpalhere not many knew that Elixir never manufactured any strings. The coating has been improved and the D'Addario X strings feels different than the old coatings. I only use NYXL and perhaps I do not sweat that much either, because I never have had any issues.

@KRAZEEIZATION Год назад

I was an Ernie Ball man for years but the last 7 years D’Addario and now Fender branded white packed which are made by D’Addario because the colour ball ends are identical! I bought Dunlop Rev Gibbons and they are really great too. But yes, strings are the most important thing because no string no sound! All the wood types in the world won’t matter.

@JEKFROOT Год назад

I love both the hex core & the round core wire strings. I even put the round core strings on a bright sounding pickups chuggy guitar & the hex core strings on the other warmer sounding guitar. I do notice that the hex core strings corrodes considerably earlier than the round core. I have this thought that strings manufacturers purposely invented hex core strings since by design it corrodes easier. In doing so, less corrosion resistant strings = profits(?). Then all they have to do was to market the differences between the two types cores. Just a thought.

@chriskettlewell801 Год назад

Would not be surprised. He commented that the main reason for companies going to hex strings was reducing cost of manufacture, so it's a profit thing. So having the side effect of people needing to change strings more often and thus buy more strings would also be a happy side-effect of that change for those same companies.

@mesfigas Год назад

bought GHS boomers today and i like it nice difference.

@kevinerickson84 Год назад

Looking into this after purchasing a new guitar with d'anddario hex cores on it. I really loved the sound. Then, as usual, I put my everyday ghs round core strings on it and hated it. I'm going back the the D'addarios for that fiddle.

@SomeKindOfMadman Год назад

Very informative upload. I only use nickle plated Fender Bullet 10 to 46, on all 4 of my Tele’s and 2 Strats. Not sure, but they just feel smoother for my fingers, and last a heck of a long time.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Those are great strings actually, I know quite a few people using and loving them. Thanks for watching man! Cheers!

@SomeKindOfMadman Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi thanks for the reply. All the best to you, as you are always informing us with great information

@AmielAban Год назад

Hi Kris! If I use round core strings through locking tuners, will the way of restringing the guitar be the same? Thanks man! 😊

@rikkufan009 Год назад

Right now I'm using the GHS nickel rockers and the SIT steel strings

@rottalmusik6563 Год назад

I should check rounds out, cause strings are a feelthing for me in the First place, than comes the Sound. I use Elixiers for years now cause they feel great to me.

@jdl2180 Год назад

I have been using the Dr pure Blues strings and I find that they're very easy to bend and they sound different than a regular hex core strings.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Same experience here. I really enjoy playing them.

@niclastname Год назад

Thanks for the tip and comparisons! :) Very interesting. I'm now curious to try out some round core strings on one of my guitars in particular, because I usually feel like the attack needs to be mellowed out a little. I very often roll the tone down on that guitar more than any other. Eventually I'll look into replacing the pickups.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Hey Nick! You should try these Pure Blues strings. 👍 Enjoy the experiment! Just don’t forget to bend the end of the round core strings 90 degrees and cut it behind that bend. Otherwise the wrap wire can become loose on the core wire and then that string is dead. There are some good videos on youtube that show how you install a round core string and soon you’ll see a video on that subject on the thomann channel too. 😜

@niclastname Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi Awesome, thank you for the heads up! 👍

@camilladronge2284 Год назад

Where can I hear this beautiful song and sound in full???

@2000SkyView 9 месяцев назад

Agree with everything you said, the only exception is how long the strings last. You got it backwards, the hex core strings last much longer than the round core from my experience.

@olivierjezequel Год назад

I use 9-46 on all my guitars. I use to get the slinkys, just because they were pretty good and probably also it was the first available to me in that hybrid sizes. But At that time I had only 1 electic and was giging, And didn't know better. I did try the elixir coated too because i am coroding the strings a lot. But when I started to have more guitars, so using them each less, I found the corrosion was creeping in. I switched to NYXL, still 9-46 and I am in a much better place. they break really less and stay playable for longer.

@pharmerdavid1432 10 месяцев назад

Pure nickel won't corrode as bad as nickel coated steel, the frets quickly eat through the nickel coating at the contact point, then the steel starts wearing down the fret and the string loses its tone, pure nickel round core strings seem to last longer, especially if its good quality steel like Pyramid and Stringjoy use. They are twice as much but last 3-4 times longer it seems.?

@justinpaquette224 Год назад

On my tele Curt mangan hex nickel plated 9.5 11.5 16 26 34 44. Gibsons 10-46 or 28 38 48 on the low strings. My main problem with round core is that the D string dies really fast, starts losing rings, also they seem to have more fret buzz

@metalgear74 Год назад

Standard Boomers are round core, but they bump up the core size very slightly to compensate so that the perceived tension is equal to the same size hex-cores. Also Boomers now come in small-core and large-core.

@SidBonkers51 Год назад

In the comparison test, to my ears the Ernie Ball strings sounded almost identical to the DR Pure Blues strings.

@rallereloaded2180 Год назад

Hey Kris, Another really interesting video - well done, Sir! Whst I found most interesting was the thought about string standards when all the "classic amps" were built. In my understanding they should sound the most, well, genuine way with roundwounds, simply that's the strings those amps were designed for. Or is my inner logic taking a wrong turn here?

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Roundwounds, yes indeed. I was only talking about the core wire being round instead of hexagonal. The wrap wire of round core strings are round (=roundwounds), same as on modern hex core strings. So I'm pretty sure we're talking about the same thing. :)

@rallereloaded2180 Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi Yep, we are...I meant the ones with round cores....shouldn't write comments before coffee kicks in ;)

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

@@rallereloaded2180 😆 Coffee keeps this world turning. Cheers man!

@Funkfreed Год назад

Now we need a video about good coated strings elixir va daddario. Hehe

@Oscaraha Год назад

I didnt know this! Sounded to me that the roundcore have a flatter envelope, a bit more stuff happening in the hex.

@tonedog2020 14 дней назад

Hi Kris. The round core may be the reason Blackmore leaves the strings uncut and coils the excess length into a kind of pig tail shape sticking over the headstock. This looks very cool as well. Do you know if this would make sense and if it is possible to do with vintage style tuners?

@Masterfighterx Год назад

My current set of EB Power Slinky are rocking on 1 year plus at the moment, I don't play every day, but I've had strings last way shorter than that. They are my current longest lasting set of strings and still sound good to me. My takeaway from this video, I prefer the sound from the hex core strings.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Ernies are killer 🙌 No wonder they are pretty much the industry standard.

@PooNinja Год назад

Now I gotta try round wounds. I do like a heavy tension so this will be interesting.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

@PooNinja Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi 👌🏽

@FendCore Год назад

Hex-core NYXL D'Addario for me, because of their resistance, reliability and consistency in tone. It makes me feel more confident and spend less time maintining all my too many guitars. They are not coated but seems not suffering from any oxydation, not sure how it works but it works definitely well. Probably the materials... They claimed they are made of "high carbon steel"...

@peterknicked Год назад

No nickel, or at least very little nickel in NYXL. That makes a difference for sure

@rikkufan009 Год назад

Nice chugging 🤘

@Bob-Sacamano314 Год назад

I might have to try these dr blues…. Whenever I move from Ernie ball 10s I go back almost immediately but maybe I haven’t tried the right alternative

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Yeah man, try them. They’re awesome and feel different. Just make sure to put them on the guitar like this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GLE_spXuQsc.html That’s because of the round core. Cheers!

@daithidebarradb Год назад

Rotosound pure nickel are also a great choice

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Yes! Indeed, great strings too!

@motrock2 Год назад

I have never messed with DR because everyone says they have intonation and tuning problems. Anyone know anything about that?

@nickdevriese Год назад

I was lucky enough to randomly grab round core strings when I started. Hex core feel very odd to me.

@johnriley8314 Год назад

Personallly,I prefer Nickel Wound on my electric guitar---and Phosphorus Bronze on my acoustic/electric guitar. LOVE WOUND CORE for the feelin-may get the "slidey"sound abit more-the "squeeking"on em if ya will..LOL..but just enjoy the feeling myself. The Phos. Bronze are ofcourse , abit "Brighter" sounding for my acoustic...and that I enjoy tremendously !!!! EXPERIMENT with types,materials,and feeling to see what it is that YOU PREFER...because after-all...that's what matters most to YOU right ??? WHAT YOU ENJOY !!!! PLAY ON ALL !!!!

@garyferris1401 5 месяцев назад

Dr sounds the best when you step on any pedal thicker and tube b er, see you learned a new word.

@garyferris1401 5 месяцев назад

Pure blues

@MrCarlzohn Год назад

Metal chug on a tele! I love it. The tele is a rock (and metal?) machine! :) \m/

@GraniteSoundtrack Год назад

I heard installation isn't an issue with locking tuners, true? Perhaps you can discuss this on the Thomas video you mentioned.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Hi, yeah installation of round core strings is pretty standard with locking tuners and on tuners with the hole on the side. It's tricky on vintage style Fender machine heads though and YES I just shot a Guitar Tech Tips video on that subject. ;)

@richardlewis1243 Год назад

DR sunbeams are the best acoustic strings for everything but bluegrass, Martin 80/20 for the picker

@kodykindhart5644 Год назад

I’m a bassist I play 40-100 round core Used to play hex core but they wore me out to get the sound im after I play with more dynamics with round core More bounce to the ounce

@kodykindhart5644 Год назад

Fender strings for the win for me

@stevestevens1457 Год назад

Brazzer, please try Thomastik Power Brights, they’re among the best!

@pauldncn1 Год назад

Kris I’m ready to change strings on my new Ibanez The EVH didn’t work gif me 🥲 These old hands love the Ibanez neck Bought some DR Blues Let’s see if I feel a difference Nice cheap experiment too Thanks Kris

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

@pauldncn1 Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi thanks Kris Advice much appreciated👍

@BigBobbyBoLo Год назад

I've honestly never given string choice, other than guage size and round vs flat much thought.. I will now

@constantintube4156 Год назад

I adore Tite-Fit since 2010 🤘

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

I guess the title of the video totally failed with you. 😆 You clearly knew all of this for a long time. 🙌 Thanks for watching!

@constantintube4156 Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi I didn’t know nothing about the difference in technology, but according to sensations and sound, i made a choice in favor of DR Tite, sure 🎸

@kaindog100 Год назад

DR tite fit 9s on all my guitars.

@w13rdguy Год назад

Maybe they should make octocore, then they are closer to roundness; or duodecacore, even better.

@alfabethev2.074 Год назад

Are the Pure Blues louder (it sounds so to me)? And most important 🙄, how do they(PB) "chainsaw dist" (i'am a swede so i had to ask 😆)!?

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

I wouldn't say the Pure Blues are louder but they sound more balanced to me. If you want to rock some chainsaw distortion I'd probably stick to hex core nickel plated steel. A bit more attack (good for high gain) and still not a one trick pony. So you can use them for clean, low gain and high gain. Cheers!

@crumpmakecountrygreatagain425 Год назад

I believe every guitsr is different. Even if they are identical. Different guages, brands, and how they're made. I buy a different set until I find the right one for all of them. Take note and get that from then on

@xti2020 Год назад

Have you tried flat wounds? OMG! Incredible. Weird at first, but I’m a convert.

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

I tried flats on semi-hollows and jazz guitars but haven't spent a lot of time playing them on solid body guitars. I will, I promise. :)

@avispasentuass Год назад

Hex has more grip when they wound it so tend to be more stable.and you can loose intonation and the chime of round strings if you install them wrongly

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Good point, correct installation of round core strings is important. I just made a video on that for Thomann, it's gonna be online in a few weeks. Cheers!

@moonbustin Год назад

DR strings...the HANDMADE string!

@peterknicked Год назад

The pure blues seemed to have a tad bit more Oumph.

@rottalmusik6563 Год назад

Soundwise I like the NYXLs

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Great strings!

@grahamkelly8299 Год назад

I actually thought the roundcore had more clarity

@JonsterTheBondster Год назад

I must be unlucky with DR. I just installed DR Jeff Healey 10-56 and 6th and 4th are dead, completely doa 🤔 Second pack with Dr's were these K3 Coated strings and 6th didn't have sustain at all. It's hard to find the exact word for dead string except "plonk" or "dong/dof" 😅 Other brand i always have tough luck is Dunlop & Dean Markley, Dean Markley having mostly corroded with kinks and twists while Dunlop Wounds being dead. If the next pack of DR's are dead, im out for good. Those strings are roughly 10€ vs so many other OK brands. There must be good quality DR strings that's obvious because folks talk good about them and Alexi Laiho played them. So far it's even safer to put Harley Benton Value Strings for a week than taking a risk with DR's. (I have 27 guitars, yeah i know alot haha, the prob isn't with the guitars or the way i install em)

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

Hey, if it’s always the wound strings, it might be the installation method. Round core strings are tricky and shouldn’t be cut without bending them first. Check out this video, might be useful: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-GLE_spXuQsc.html

@JonsterTheBondster Год назад

Thank You, Will do that, i'll stretch and bend usually to 90 degree angle before cutting, but I'll watch the video Thanks. Cheers, Keep up the good work 🎸👍 & Yes, i cut strings often since i have more floyded axes than Fixed bridge /TOM/Kahler etc 😊

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

@@JonsterTheBondster That 90 degree angle sounds already pretty good so it really shouldn’t be the installation. There is one more additional thing in the video (cutting the string in a flat angle behind the bend). Might be useful, or maybe not. Try it out if you want to. 😅 Thanks man, I really appreciate it.

@thecentralscrutinizerr Месяц назад

I prefer cat gut strings. I'm old school.

@wce74wce15 Год назад

too many options these days. amp sims, cab irs, string gauge, now hex v round 🤣😵‍💫

@StuartBridson Год назад

Well those Pure Blues were the winner for me, they sound fantastic. Would've been interesting to see their coated Veritas strings in there too.

@TheRezus35 Год назад

so he didn't play hex core in this video at all?

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

He did. I mean I did. The Ernie Ball Slinkies are hex core. 👍

@stanislavmigra Год назад

Me not. Roundcores for life

@stanislavmigra Год назад

and pure nickels

@KrisBarocsi Год назад

@@stanislavmigra I wasn’t aware of how much I prefer round core strings over hex core until recently. I love your taste buddy!

@stanislavmigra Год назад

@@KrisBarocsi arent we distant brothers? Haha. I think it was Andy Martin, who made video on that. I went straight to try them and not looking back. And 10-46 on Fender scale, 11-50 on Gibson scale :).