What did you think? Could you tell a difference? Anyone have any band-aids?

Imagine having a choice of guitar stores near you

Those faces SRV made when he was playing, wasn't just from feeling the music. It was feeling those strings dig into the bones of his fingers. lol.

"i've made all the adjustments i can" *has 3 springs with screws loose*

“Encourages you to play more violently” I believe that is exactly is what SRV embodied in his playing and that’s why he had such a heavy gauge. His playing was violent at times. It also makes sense as to why he sweat so much, he was working so hard on the strings he actually had to put more effort in it.

“I want the Stratiest sound” Doesn’t pick Fender Strat

All these jazz guitarists on here talking 14 gauge guitar strings. Like we get it, you play the guitar like a piano and dont bend a single note.

When I went to buy guitar strings I had no idea what gauge is “normal” for acoustics, so now I just use 12 gauge strings and hate my life

I remember as kid noticing that Stevie looked angry down at his guitar a lot.... I think he played the way he lived, hard and against his own choices. That's the blues in my heart, it ain't genuine unless you feel it... sometimes it has to hurt. Music is Win...🤘 In my house, Music is Therapy...🤘

Imahine playing something lower than 40 gauge, this post was made by the BASS gang

My father legitimately has this action on his acoustic and I get an aneurism every time I try to play it

I think the reason the higher gauge strings sound better is the way they try to snap back into pitch, makes you fight them a little more, helps the legato but also maybe gives a bit of natural vibrato.

me, a bassist: finally he gets it

I’ve used 12s my entire 9 years of playing, I once played my friends guitar that had 8s and felt like Hercules

*looking at wall of guitars* Wallet: Yeah right.

9:30 sounded like when lil Wayne tried to play guitar 😂😂

I think the 13's do sound better, but I will never go that large because of the pain factor...

Love how politely the guy at the begining talked to you

7:02 literally the noise my Bluetooth JBL Speaker makes lol

What we tend to forget is that SRV used heavy gauge stings mainly cause his right hand was a sledge hammer and he would regularly break them on stage. Dude was a beast in terms of arm strength and endurance.

I love 13s. I tune incredibly low though so I think my experience is a bit different since I don't really go higher than drop b or b standard. I usually stay at around drop g

The 13s are just the 10s if they smoked a pack of cigarettes every day

Had you actually picked a strat i think you would have ripped the bridge straight off the body

Played 13s on my first ever guitar i remember switching to lighter strings it was a whole different feel , I play 10-48s so much lighter and m7vh more of a clean sound from them, the thicker strings sound more full already carrying heavy meat, when the tens are more of a delicate sound more sweet and light,. Amazing to see that actually reflect in the strings to, as if to compliment there gauge

I know Stevie Ray Vaughn from 1984-90 And I'm have play the NO:1 few times and Red and Charley. In the past 1985 SRV use big strings as 13-17-19-28-38-58 As Rene Martinez started as tech 1985 he made a custom set for SRV to save his fingers they suffered bad at the time ! They was bleeding and he lost the hole finger tip sometimes. They super glue his fingers. So Rene made a set of GHS nickel strings who goes as follow 0.11-0.15-0.19-0.28-0.38-0.58 and tune E-flat that was the key of SRV. I play custom set on my 1955 stratocaster who Stevie played live have some photos of that. That stratocaster love 0.12 as high E it really shines whit 12s So on that I go whit 0.12-0.15-0.19-0.28-0.38-0.58 and I'm to go E-flat. If I'm play whit people who plays standard tuning E for most I go 11s but whit a bigger low E as 0.54-0.56 and i use GHS and DR nickel strings the plated steel is to bright to achieve the old stratocaster tone. So pure nickel is the way to go. I have the same Charley giutar as SRV got from Charley Wirz in 1984 It has 21 frets Ebony fretboard and Dan Electro Lipstick pickups and it's a hardtail body that giutar has the most clear tone and strings a big key factor here ! And DR is here my favourite and I go whit 0.11-0.15-0.18-0.28-0.38-0.50 or a 0.58 depending on the day and what amp I'm play tru at the time. 13s make a difference in tone they stays more warm in tune and that plays more clean whit out rattles or buzz. I use high action close to what SRV had because the strings sings out longer and that's the key of have a good tone. I hope this helps any who read this text a bit. Best regards from Sweden Scandinavia 🇸🇪 was living in 🇺🇸 before but move back home for now. Bjorn

I actually stucked with the 13 gauge tension for my one year beginner life 5:20 1 year later My friend came to my house(Who also play guitar) He said,'WTF is wrong with your guitar!!??' I replied,'What's the matter...?' He explained more and more. And I realized...my guitar is a disaster.

so we're just gonna ignore "the lick" at 9:48...

I always come back to this video for the jam session at the end. Fantastic playing Tyler! So powerful!

My god your bends and vibratos are flawless! (When you're not struggling with strings thicker than your instrument cable that is)

I just wanted to say that that was some seriously tasty soloing.

Tyler: This action is unplayable me: literally lives with that action on the worst strat copy imaginable with no truss rod

We are here to honor the life of Tyler’s fingers. They will always be remembered

Hell of a solo at the end. Would love to hear an album or something in the future!

The 13s strings definitely sound a lot punchier than the 10s

I recently put 13's on my acoustic guitar, and the only difference I've noticed is I still can't play barre chords...

I feel like skinny strings are harder to play like you have to be more precise and mindful of pressure, like don’t accidentally push a bar chord off the side of the neck. Your videos are awesome btw.

After watching this video, I just admire SRV even more. It's mindblowing the fact that he used to play songs like Scuttle Buttin', with tons of fast bends and pull-offs, with this heavy gauge while I struggle trying to play the same song with 10s.

It feels like you're playing snappier and like tighter than normal with this setup. It really works for you

9:31 i can tell the lil wayne's influence in his playing.

great now when i see videos of people walking into stores before corona i always think "WHERES YOUR MASK" but then i realize this video was made before corona

List of things that improve your tone: - amp - a good amp - amplifier - amps and... - amps EDIT: can't you guys understand irony?! Had to do this edit bc i keep getting the same reply "oh but it's about the playing" or something like.. geez, chill...

“What set of strings did SRV use?” *proceeds to play John Mayer riff*

It's hard to support local shops when Guitar Center has the Gibsons, Fenders, and all other higher end brands. Local Centers are "what you see is what you get." Though starting your musical journey should start at a local shop.

I've come back to this video every once in a while over the years because that improv at the end was so god damn good!

SRV had his number one refretted once a year. Brian May has never changed the frets on the red special. Both are insane at each end of the spectrum.

"I am going for a Fender type sound but I am not going to use my Fender guitars" Dude...

Definitely more presence in the 13 gauge. It sounds awesome. Can see why SRV chose them to bring out his distinctive sound. Many hours playing on set, you just want to play as loud as you can; not with volume but with tone. The difference between 10’s & 13’s is enormous!

Great vid. I've bounced around string gauges experimenting too. It's all part of the journey. FYI (you probably already know but) Josh Smith uses 13's in standard tuning. He's a beast! Great playing, great video. Cheers!

I'm pretty sure SRV used 5 springs behind the bridge.

SRV's left hand had more strength than the entirety of the Rock's life

the difference is lighter gauged strings sound brighter and a little bit shrill at times; thicker ones sound fuller and quite literally heavier. ive been using 12 gauged strings for years on my tele, and i must say, it always sounds terrific for playing along with all genres of music.

That jam at the end was tasty! Especially the last riffs with the 13s!

5:06 Looks like the first time I changed strings on a Floyd.

"i adjusted it as best i can" the claw screws stick out two inches

Oh Musiciswin, don't think I didn't notice you using the 5 way toggle selector as a wah, that's incredible ❤️

Love your playing. Thanks

Last time I bought electric guitar strings, I had to buy the attached guitar... Weird how that worked out. 🤔😅

*Tyler:* buys strings made for drop tunings such as drop B *Also Tyler:* is surprised when his tremolo goes higher than girraffe tiddies when tuned to Eb Standard

I’ve always preferred 13s on my guitar. I started tuning down to B when I was in high school with .10s and my strings were like noodles. I switched to 13s and haven’t looked back. Ripping into some of those solos is a bit harder if you’re trying to play fast but I feel like they make you a better guitarist. When you pick up a guitar with lighter strings again, it feels like a kids toy.

Bloody brilliant solo at the end there!

Everybody stating very confidently: yeahh the 13’s are waaay better sounding. I’d bet a large amount almost none of them would be able to tell the difference while blindfolded

He also used 5 spring on the tremolo

One of the best backing tracks, in my opinion. I was jamming through that, the previous week.🎸❤️

Bro did the unimaginable, he went to a guitar store for strings and came out with strings

Tyler: "This action is unplayable." Guitar slide: *"AM I A JOKE TO YOU!?"*

The 13’s don’t go out of tune at all. Not even the initial transient of the pick strike!

I think the solos here are the best I’ve ever heard from you!!

I regularly practice on a baritone guitar with a 28" scale length with 14s tuned to standard. Was really hard at first, but it made a world of difference with my bends and how long I can play at a practice or a show. I just have to be careful when I go back to my les pauls with 10s because I can easily break my strings in a bend. Didn't really help out my speed, but I can play all day on my regular guitars now with no hand or arm fatigue.

Billie Eillish is a great singer 14 Year Old Girls- Music Is Win is my favourite guitar player

5:30 playing this is impossible Me and my 40 dolar strat are ofended

Great playing!

Love the tunes at the end

"Ive made adjustments" i think the guitar made adjustments of its own when it spit the bridge out lol

#isitok that at 9:30 it sounds like lil wayne with a bit more pick

Came for the experiment, stayed for the playing. Awesome solo at the end!

You tore the fuck up for the back half of this video and I am here for it. 🤟🏻

.13 guitar strings: makes his fingers hurt Me, a bass player: laughs in elitist while also crying because I have no fingers

9:48 HERE'S THE LICK POLICE!!!! OPEN UP

I played with 12s for a while, and got to the point where I couldn't pick up a guitar with lighter strings, as it just felt weird. I liked having the resistance. I slowly backed away from them and now play 9s on most of my guitars. I'll buy the odd set of 8s at times.

Great video, I was into this stuff of changing gauges, but couln't even risk nor decide..=)You made it clearer for me, thanks a lot!

Lol, first he quotes Lil Wayne at 9:30 and then he plays The Lick at 9:49...

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I’ve tried a lot of tunings and string sizes over the years myself, I always come back to E standard because it feels the most versatile and I was running 9-40s for ever, only recently switched to 9-42s cause my local shop was out of them 😭 I’ve always been curious on trying 7/8s and seeing how that feels. I’d love to try a lighter top but still keep a 40 bottom.

I was having difficulty with my first Yamaha 830, little did I know they came standard with 13 haha, I initially thought I would keep them on until one of them breaks but then I realized the guitar or I will break before the strings do. I think a year under 13s never hurt anyone. Love the content Tyler.

I think the 'tonal' difference is just the extra effort coming through

“My fingers hurt” says the guitarist. *laughs in bass player*

I love Guitar Center, they never ask questions when you have a problem, they always fix it I am not an employee or any way affiliated with them at all, I have just had extremely good luck with them! Local shops usually offer no returns, and this one shop set up my guitar and destroyed it, thankfully Guitar center exchanged it for a new Guitar, even when they didn't have to, thank you Guitar Center, especially the Oklahoma City and Norman Oklahoma Store!! You guys Rock!!! Thanks for the video I have been trying to decide what gauge works best for me on my Les Paul!

Great comparison video and I'm blown away by the jam at the end, what backing track are you using?

10’s Sound more like Hendrix, 13’s sounds more like stevies imo

9:30 Man, I felt that in my soul. Had to keep replaying that section.

There is no doubt to my ear that the 13’s deliver more emotive playing. The 10’s are nice and safe and sounds like the tone of mr. Clean ( Carlos Santana ) and your playing sounds quite conservative at times and the runs are predictable. On the other hand, your playing is more adventurous, less predictable and far more risky.....hence it kicks arse tone wise and it is much more satisfying.....from an audience point of view. Keep up the good work on your KZfaq Channel. Cheers and CIÂÖ, Roger.

That was awesome! Could definitely tell you had to work more for the bends and vibrato

5:25 "this action is unplayable" i play with that action....

So what we’ve learned is that Stevie Ray Vaughn was a MAN.

My first guitar was an old Hofner Jazz style guitar pre-strung with 13 guage strings with like a quarter inch action my uncle gave me. After a few months of bleeding fingers, hand cramps, and sever callouses I got a Squier Strat. It was like cross training in 4X Earth's gravity and then going to play on the Moon.

11:44 That open strings fill!!! Godlike

“My fingers hurt” Laughs in 14 gauge string player

My hand hurt after reading the title! You're a madman going for 13s... and i like it!

Just picked up a set of 12s for my short scale. Was going to keep that as spares for current set of 9s on there but this convinced me to change them ASAP.

I’ve played with those DR down tuning string packs my whole childhood, great set of strings never had problems with em