Guitar Geek takes the D'addario XT challenge at Guitar Summit

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Guitar Geek takes the D'addario XT challenge at Guitar Summit

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Four guitars... One has the new XT strings on them. Can I find the guitar with the coated strings? a GREAT, GREAT challenge.
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@daniwest1370 4 жыл бұрын

I actually prefer coated strings because of the feel so not for me

@ThatMattGoodMusic 4 жыл бұрын

Might have to try these out - though I'm already happy with how well their regular strings last! I figured the brightest strings were the coated ones, as having lots of people try them all day would in theory dull the non coated strings faster...

@YouTubeHandlesAreMoronic 4 жыл бұрын

The comments I read on demo videos of the D'A XT seem to indicate that people are missing one of the most critical potential benefits. By eliminating the oxidation that forms on the treble strings, the coating should DRAMATICALLY reduce fret wear. With regular strings, the layer of corrosion that forms (after a few days of use) is like sandpaper on your frets.

@TheTaulusPaulus 4 жыл бұрын

Dangerous Knowledge... New band name😜

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

I'll play bass!

@KaiDown 4 жыл бұрын

I really wanted to love these, they felt like uncoated strings which I thought was fantastic! They'd clearly achieved their goal! Then, they proceeded to rust and wear in just a few days more than I get out of uncoated strings

@sc12100 3 жыл бұрын

I wasn't impressed with them the least bit.

@Ausf.D.A.K. Жыл бұрын

I don't know about you, man, but I'm usually changing my strings once a year and they never rust. Sure they go dead in time, but rust? Nope.

@RByrne 9 ай бұрын

That sales guy is pretty adamant that the tone is the same, when you can clearly hear they arent. Ive put these and NYXL back to back, same gauge , on a Gibson LP p90 Special. There was definitely a difference in feel. The XT dont feel as "plastic" as coated strings, but definitely moreso than NYXL. I dislike coated strings, but can deal with these if it means longer life and less corrosion.

@pablo9364 4 жыл бұрын

Very good to watch

@Zelomeisterdude 4 жыл бұрын

Gotta try those strings eventually. Till then, I want the story of the gentleman in the background who passes through the frame at the 6:25 minute mark....

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

I saw him around the whole show and wanted to ask him the same thing.

@soofitnsexy 3 жыл бұрын

ahhhh....that was the Angel...Gabriel...good friend of my sisters

@Supperconductor 4 жыл бұрын

I got a free sample electric set from D'addario - I'm sold.

@Anonymous-hx4kk 3 жыл бұрын

He could've used his right hand...cause it's not hardened by the strings and it's smooth

@ericvalverderosado2046 3 жыл бұрын

What im not into is the price...retailers charge outrageous difference with the “normal” sets...if im buying one regular at 45 (used to be 35 or less for NYXL), coated will be up to 60 in my country’s currency :/

@kenz2756 3 жыл бұрын

Elixirs are almost 50% more expensive than these, but they are very good though.

@nixternal 4 жыл бұрын

James (Jameson), Jack (Daniels), Jim (Beam), John (Walker)?

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

Ahhh now it makes sense! Thank you!

@nixternal 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarGeek I was only guessing on that, but all the J's for names are typically the signs of a Whiskeyholic :)

@barrywade8534 3 жыл бұрын

Fatal mistake...guitars are female!

@minusagent4101 2 жыл бұрын

@@nixternal Actually, the names were the Father's and Forefather's of D'Addario. ;) Now, where's my cwoffee.

@minusagent4101 2 жыл бұрын

@@barrywade8534 How do you know that guitars are feminine? I'm pretty sure they identify as guitars. Not transgender people.

@TropicalReflections 4 жыл бұрын

"That one!", "No...", "That one!", "No...", (and for the hat-trick) "That one!", "No...". Andy's 1% of confidence was shattered under the "lab-like" conditions created by D'addario. Science!! I can't wait to try out those strings. Oh..and extra kudos to you for those confident assertions, after it stopped being fun, when choosing the guitar that had the XT strings. A bit of unsolicited advice from a friend...DO NOT start gambling. :) Cheers!!

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha. The strings are SUPERB!. No gambling for me 😄

@Ramo_Baramia 3 жыл бұрын

next sets im buying this, I use nyxl and its the only one lasted me longest, my sweaty hands broke them in the end. so now i will try this.

@jeffmcclure888 2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious conversation!

@SeanKerns 4 жыл бұрын

I used to hate coated strings. But I started using the D'Addario coated phosphor bronze, and loved them. I've recently started using their coated electric strings, too. They feel just the slightest bit "slick" to me, but in a good way. And the ones I've been using on the acoustics, I had one set last five years.

@sc12100 3 жыл бұрын

Im with you on that. I cant stand coated strings and really was never a fan of D'Addario. But I decided to try out the older EXP (Pre XT) coated strings. I cringed when i bought them and figured they'd be off my guitar in a day or two. They've been on my Martin HD28 for a couple weeks and sound really good - and I honestly cant tell they're a coated string. Not gonna lie - Im impressed

@f5mando Жыл бұрын

I just bought 5 sets today on a two for one, or buy one, get one free (1/2 price deal) from Strings and Beyond (NFI)!

@peterlosangelos4108 Жыл бұрын

So how can one show any of these strings are different//having coating ?

@robinsmith6847 4 жыл бұрын

Dangerous knowledge is the best type of knowledge!😂

@Vocela 3 жыл бұрын

I don't know what the point is if we can't actually hear him playing.

@backlom 4 жыл бұрын

Good job DaddyAerio, you stumped the Geek!

@MzuMzu-nx1em 4 жыл бұрын

D'addario strings have a cool feeling under the fingers to me .

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

Is that good?

@MzuMzu-nx1em 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarGeek really nice and comfortable, like using Lemmy's pletros, the ones with grip textures. I am shifting from fingers play to pletro ( bass) . What's new with you , how is your conquer of the world ?🤣😂🤣😂😂🤣🤣😂 your clone army has been build like the star wars one? Same factory?

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

@@MzuMzu-nx1em ahh i see. Same factory, different moulds.

@MzuMzu-nx1em 4 жыл бұрын

@@TheGuitarGeek have you some news about sandberg or schecter? May the Schwartz be with us all

@Steven_SK 4 жыл бұрын

One day I will try these strings.... That % wrong escalated quickly. Just an observation.

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

I'm no maths genius but theres a 22% chance that I might get something right one day

@sc12100 3 жыл бұрын

Not worth the money. They sounded decent but not great, and lasted only 3 weeks. EXPs are better sounding and longer lasting imo. It's a shame EXPs are being discontinued.

@ChrisFranklyn 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 47% sure that I'd get 65% of the 25% only 20% wrong.

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

Get out of my head!

@angusdevine7045 2 ай бұрын

At 4 30 am, i found that really f#cking annoying 😂

@DavidGarcia-pi9wn 3 жыл бұрын

These make your guitars muddy as fuck The elixir nanowebs are way better

@sc12100 3 жыл бұрын

I cant stand the feel or sound of Elixirs. I'd gladly change my strings once every few months, then have those strings on any of my guitars. Oh well........ We all have preferences.

@SteveLedger 4 жыл бұрын

I'm having a brain dead moment. If you can't tell the difference, what's the point being made?

@kennethdon3619 4 жыл бұрын

they last longer probably, but dont feel or sound like theyre coated, which i guess people dont like

@TheGuitarGeek 4 жыл бұрын

That the new, coated strings have all the benefits of coated strings but feel and sound like uncoated strings

@aek4018 4 жыл бұрын

I've tried the XT's. Lasted a bit longer than regular XL's, yeah... Being a fan of D'Addario, I couldn't care less - strings are strings. I still prefer to buy two regular packs of ProSteels.

@soofitnsexy 3 жыл бұрын

@@aek4018 u are talking electric???

@aek4018 3 жыл бұрын

@@soofitnsexy yes. wanna longevity? go with Elixir strings. NOTHING comes even close - great stuff.