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D’Addario NYXL's. THE HONEST TRUTH (review)
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Күн бұрынFor me, I never cared about what kind of guitar strings I used...
As long as the strings were affordable, durable and of quality, I could care less about the Brand Name..
But recently, I decided to try out these D'Addario NYXL strings........
I have to say that these NYXLs are HANDS DOWN the greatest electric guitar strings I've used personally....
And I will tell you why...
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Strings on MY Electric Guitars:
- D'Addario NYXL Strings (my favorite) = amzn.to/34NlWWm
- Ernie Ball Regular Slinkys (my 2nd favorite) = amzn.to/2GC2nZn
- Ernie Ball Skinny Top Heavy Bottom (on my punk/rock guitars) = amzn.to/3lyOeei
Strings on MY Acoustic Guitars:
- Elixir 80/20s (my all time favorite) = amzn.to/3nClz9M
- Ernie Ball Earthwoods (most well rounded) = amzn.to/3iLForx
- D'Addario Phosphor Bronze (best bang for your buck) = amzn.to/3jJqZxv
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**The Guitars Reviewed..... So Far......
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Model:
- D'Addario NYXL (10-46)
Average Price
- $15 for 1 pack ($250 for 25 pack)
Country of Origin:
- Made in USA
String Rating:
- 9/10
Pros:
- Strings seem to never lose tonal quality & bending performance even after months of heavy use
- Strings are still "shiny" even after months
Cons:
- Vacuum tube lowkey makes strings hard to take out
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@Ausf.D.A.K. Жыл бұрын
D'Addario is the only string company that has complete control over the whole manufacturing process. In short, they do everything in-house, from wire drawing to plating, assembling and packaging. Even their competitors buy the wire from them lol
@darthmorbous 3 ай бұрын
Pyramid as well. D'addario is not the only one.
@javierdiazsantana 3 жыл бұрын
I started using D'Addario after i bought an E string from them at my local music shop once, back in the day i used to buy Ernie Slinkies and broke the high E after around 3 months of use, it just snapped after that. Then one day on my music shop they sold me a random D'Addario, and i don't even think they were the NYXL's, the story goes, that E string lasted for twice or thrice as much as Ernies lasted on me, almost a year, and never snapped (Until i took it off, got bent and put it on again, several months later) D'Addario remains the only E string i haven't broke... I got an NYXL set on my electric guitar, it's been on there since September and the trebles sound like straight outta the box, still aren't rust or anything, the bass strings might have lost their brightness a little bit but still feel like new... Definitely the best strings for electric (Also for acoustic, classical in their carbon line specially, and orchestral cause of the bang for the buck quality ratio they offer, i got a rosin from them that outperforms european handmade ones, and i know their cello strings sound as good as also european handmade strings, and pretty much all their products have excellent durability and quality) out there... I guess these NYXL strings will last me around a year...
@everysingleguitars 3 жыл бұрын
Ernie balls are cheap but pretty good. But the daddarios are a different level imo
@competetodefeat4610 2 жыл бұрын
Couple of things. First off the high E is prone to snap in general, it's the smallest and weakest string. The second thing is that first part is being amplified by using fairly light strings. It's just the nature of the beast with running 9's or 10's there. I've gone through a lot of Ernie Ball strings over the years since switching to them and haven't had any particular issue with string breakage or wear. I don't use the regular (green pack) any more and switched to the "skinny top heavy bottom" sets, but on those the unwound strings are all the same as the regulars but the wound strings are 30, 42 and 52. All that being said strings are like most things with guitar, it's a matter of personal preference.
@inflintity 2 жыл бұрын
I just bought the NYXL 9-46 for the first time today, finished stringing it up like 5 minutes ago. I totally agree with you, these are by far the nicest sounding strings. I love ❤️ em, never again will I ever change back. I heard Richard Fortus swear by them a while back and he is a Guitar Tone Super Nerd. Thanks Richard 🤙 Rock & Roll 🤘 Update: NYXL 11-56 👌❤️
@haxakon 2 жыл бұрын
Are you using them for Drop C tuning?
@GlobalTossPot 2 жыл бұрын
@@haxakon I use the 11-56 for C standard and they work great for me
@shred5 Жыл бұрын
The NYXLs are particularly great with high output pickups (non EMGs though) that roll off the highs because they add high end. Not to say that they don't work with my lower output Lollar Imperials which have a lot of high end already. But the extra high end provides extra clarity and a boost to pickups that often don't have a lot to begin with.
@inflintity Жыл бұрын
@@shred5 Totally agree 👍 They sound really good on my Boneyard
@cjjams7930 Жыл бұрын
In drop c ....11-56 d'addario nyxl .....perfection I'm sure they can handle c standard since it handles the C on my drop c just fine
@byrong1490 3 жыл бұрын
DAddarios are based from New York, you guessed it right lol. 25 string sets will last you easily a year. Maybe longer if you don’t gig regularly. Thanks for the video, I think I’ll try these out for my next strings
@LunaticTheCat 3 жыл бұрын
Probably longer than a year, especially if you wipe down your strings with a wet rag everytime after you play (make sure to dry them off though lol). It's something that takes less than a minute and can save you a lot of money in the long run. The way I think about it is, cleaning my strings = more money for pedals.
@byrong1490 3 жыл бұрын
@@LunaticTheCat Metal and Water is not good combination?
@javierdiazsantana 3 жыл бұрын
Frankly, 25 string sets of NYXL's would last me, 25 years.
@milankotevski1663 3 жыл бұрын
@@LunaticTheCat I don't know which planet you came from, but here on Earth we clean our guitar strings with dry cloth.
@soofitnsexy 2 жыл бұрын
25???????? 6 sets is way more then enuff
@mattdylan664 4 ай бұрын
I know this video is three years old but man now you can get that same 25 pack for far less , currently it lists for $171.95 (as of April 14th, 2024)
@mdmusic2130 3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your video and great honest review!!!I played guitars for 25 years and I am always trying strings…always!!!! To me the NYXL 10/46 are the best guitar strings i ever played!!!they suit my tone and feel…they are fantastic!!!Awesome tuning and yes they can last more than a month with fresh quality!!! And I can’t compare with the regular D’addario…nope…they are very different in a lot of aspects,not only money…it’s not the same…it’s night and day…
@morzanthegod3186 2 жыл бұрын
I've been using NYXL strings for like a year now. I was looking for strings on ebay or something and randomly came across them and was BLOWN AWAY. I've always had naturally dry hands.....especially where around my nails. I'd always go to bend them and eventually my nail would rip and split from my finger when I felt real into my bends. Then I wouldn't be able to play for like a week. So I tried lighter weight strings and yes it helped some, but I'd always looks the bright tone with them that I feel is a must for those tasty bends. Not to mention Harmonics sound WAYYYYyyy better on heavier strings. I tried 9-46 NYXL string and they were perfect. They kept that great tone normal sized non wound strings do when you bend them. Plus they keep that bright warm tone for like 3 times as long as other non coated strings do. Erie Ball string are pretty good, but compared to these babies??? It's like going from your first ever standard training guitar to a guitar you chose and picked out after doing tones of research. As for me, I have an Epiphone Matt Heafy Les Paul Custom. The strings are a perfect fit and feel for Ebony fingerboards.
@everysingleguitars 2 жыл бұрын
ebony boards are the best
@jasperslaggathor4451 Жыл бұрын
I used to be a Dean Markely vintage 9 gauge loyalist until they stopped making them. I’ve used NYXL 10-46 for the last 7 years and they are everything you said plus they just feel so good response wise. Plus they give a mid punch that I’ve not heard in other strings. Thanks for the vid!
@k5elevencinc0 2 жыл бұрын
I wish they will make a damn 7 string box of these. 😔😔
@KaustavMajumder 2 жыл бұрын
What's the remaining 1 in your rating of 9 out of 10? Genuinely curious. Looking forward to a constructive response.
@moejoth 2 жыл бұрын
the sound of the strings is good and they feel like they are well made , but the high E string snapped like an hour after stringing and some medium playing. soooo yeah imma stick with xl's
@johnburrows5535 Жыл бұрын
I just strung up my first ever guitar with NYXLs this week, after using EB Slinkies since the early 1980s. I am in love with the NYXLs, I am making the switch!
@pawang_game_id Жыл бұрын
How the tension? Is is easier for bending?
@johnburrows5535 Жыл бұрын
@@pawang_game_id I don't find them any easier or harder to bend then the Ernie Ball slinky's to be honest. I do however think they sound much better
@Twhistle 2 жыл бұрын
Love the poster bro! Go Sixers!
@joshL28 5 ай бұрын
Was able to get this 25 pack (9-42) for $125, meaning each set of strings is $5, which is less than what the affordable EB slinkys are going for nowadays ($7). Never really cared for strings but I have noticed recently how quickly my go to Super Slinkys become “dead”, so can’t wait to try these higher quality strings.
@eddiejr540 2 жыл бұрын
Agreed...NYXL’s are all I use...they are the best I have found for floyd rose trems...a few stretches and BAM, they are right in tune!!!!!
@cjjams7930 Жыл бұрын
I use the 11-56 in drop c and they have such amazing clarity and tone, I use them for heavyyyyy metal and they don't disappoint a single bit
@malevolentsound 3 жыл бұрын
I love my NYXL 11-56
@juliochingaling5824 Жыл бұрын
Great video, i love the NYXL 8s and 9s. Cant beat it.
@seth3182 3 жыл бұрын
I agree that D’Addarios are better than Ernie’s, mostly for the brighter tone. That being said, I never get the NYXLs. I’d rather just get the regular $5 pack and change them more often. Nothing beats the sound of new strings. I also agree that 10s are better than 9s (for most people). I started out with 9s and the high e ALWAYS snaps during tuning. Pro tip: don’t buy balanced tension strings. I tried them and they are wack bro. Anyways, Great video!
@everysingleguitars 3 жыл бұрын
True.. the $5 Ernie ball green packs are hella good
@connorcambur1286 3 жыл бұрын
@@sciencekitten1003 How many hours do you play a week?
@javierdiazsantana 3 жыл бұрын
Heck yeah, thicker strings are way better... Also just feel better, to kinda grip onto the string and that it resists, 9's are pretty bendy, akwardly bendy i would say. D'Addarios last several times longer on me than Ernies as well, they are the only string company that makes a high E i haven't snapped...
@KaustavMajumder 2 жыл бұрын
I was planning to switch to Ernie Ball Super Slinky or Regular Slinky. Having second thoughts after watching the NYXL Review.
@jamesc2827 3 жыл бұрын
The are very good strings and stay more in tune..
@Ramo_Baramia 3 жыл бұрын
I want to try them, I use Ernie Ball 9-42 it dose not last long. I got D’darrios 10s its bit better but better but still not happy. I do lots of bends and they snap, I’ll give NYXL try see how I like them.
@ivancin3016 3 жыл бұрын
How were they?
@Ramo_Baramia 3 жыл бұрын
@@ivancin3016 They are really really good, guitar stays in tune and it takes lot longer to break a string. I wont be playing anything else other than nyxl.
@exoticsheep7552 2 ай бұрын
Do you know if you get points on the website for buying this with a code found on the inside thanks.
@shred5 Жыл бұрын
NYXLs have a stiffer wire. This gives you a slight reduction in mids and increase in high end but can also make them play like strings a gauge thicker. I don't notice a difference on two of my guitars but I put a set of 10s on my Fender strat and they felt like 11s, maybe even closer to 12s. I ended up putting 9s on the strat and they feel like they're near 10s but other 9s feel too thin on that guitar. There are basically three electric strings I will buy. First there's D'Addario NYXLs. Second is the DR Veritas which are coated on the inside of the wrap and play and sound basically like pure nickel strings (I never use the coated unwrapped strings). They hold up about as well as NYXLs too but are cheaper and sound like pure nickel strings. Third, is pure nickel strings. I think I like the tone of the latter two better, but I like the balanced tension option from D'Addario on some of my guitars (my Fender strat needs the higher tension G for whatever reason)
@shred5 Жыл бұрын
@@awgilliam The reason the NYXLs feel stiffer is they use a harder metal but it also doesn't deteriorate as fast as your typical stainless steel core either. But it's weird how they feel so drastically different on my Fender strat but I couldn't tell any difference on my Les Paul or my Charvel strat in feel.
@JAFOpty 10 ай бұрын
I am looking into buying one these boxes. But I am still not sure, if once opened the air gets inside the tube anyways, I live in a very humid region, they might rust.
@Iamthesun314 10 ай бұрын
Unfortunately I’m using these on my guitar rn but apparently I have acidic sweat cause the high e and b were fully oxidized by about 4 hours of playing and they’re starting to rust at around 10 hours now. Nothing against D’Addario tho, I love their bass strings
@azcharlie2009 9 ай бұрын
Is that the full Silver Sky? or the SE? I see the price on the SE models has gone down. I'm very tempted to buy one.
@everysingleguitars 9 ай бұрын
The OG silver sky
@user-ef2oy2nw5f 7 ай бұрын
Hey! What is your opinion on elixir for electric?
@OscarASevilla Жыл бұрын
I love my .013 set of New York Extra Large
@sakidickerson 2 жыл бұрын
Are you still a fan of these in 2022?
@everysingleguitars 2 жыл бұрын
These r the only strings I use now. I changed all my guitars to these nyxl’s lol
@Frapzoid 9 ай бұрын
By any chance are you from Northern California?
@everysingleguitars 9 ай бұрын
I’m from North Korea
@Frapzoid 9 ай бұрын
@@everysingleguitars The reason I asked is because the only people I heard say "hella" are people from the San Francisco Bay Area.
@AllCarsUnited 2 жыл бұрын
I swear by these. All my Gibsons and PRSs have them. Just picked up another guitar and no clue what strings came with it but damn i just hate the experience and sound. The NYXl are just that amazing where they leave a amazing experience.
@lfmacklin1 9 ай бұрын
I never give recommendations for slinkies. To me they are terrible.
@wafdaddyrocks7028 11 ай бұрын
Labella benders are the best.super benders
@rudyroo8435 Жыл бұрын
Have you tried the ELIXIR.???
@JESL_TheOnlyOne Жыл бұрын
Two very different manufacturing processes. I have some Elixir acoustic 10s on a six string I use a lot, and they're fine, very playable, but the point of the NYXLs is a truly improved uncoated string. Coating a string has one sole purpose, durability. What D'Addario claims is, these are better strings in all respects, tone, feel, how long they stay bright, and durability. Elixir doesn't makes these claims, other than durability, afaik.