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Stringjoy Signatures Nickel-wound Balanced Electric Guitar Strings - .009 - .042 Super Light

.009 - .042 Super Light Gauge Nickel-wound Electric 6-string Guitar Strings
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Stringjoy Signatures Nickel-wound Balanced Electric Guitar Strings - .009 - .042 Super Light

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Outfit Your Axe with Balanced Signatures

Give your electric guitar the expert treatment it deserves with a set of super-light-gauge Stringjoy Signatures Balanced strings, and discover the sonic bliss of professionally optimized guitar strings. The Signatures Balanced lineup of strings boasts nickel-wound construction, resulting in a strong and comfortable professional feel in hand. This set of super-light-gauge electric strings evens out the tension spacing of the highest three strings, consequentially evening out the playing feel and improving treble string intonation that is often be left up in the air when using super-lights. Proudly crafted in Nashville, Stringjoy Signatures are designed to deliver your very best sound, from the stage to the studio.

Why choose Stringjoy?

When you dress your fretboard in Stringjoy guitar strings, you’re not just settling for any “off-the-rack” string pack. In launching the world’s first true custom string shop in 2014, Stringjoy founder Scott Marquart has made it a point to always go the extra mile in building the fullest-sounding, best-performing, and longest-lasting strings possible. And such a commitment to perfecting the end sound of your instrument comes with an even greater dedication to craftsmanship, from the very start of the process to the very end. From electrics to acoustics, and basses to baritones, the Nashville-based company is constantly evolving to deliver the best for your instrument. To put it plainly: Stringjoy understands the influence your strings have in terms of building your sound, and that’s a quality Sweetwater musicians can get behind!

Stringjoy Signatures Balanced Strings Features:

  • Designed specifically for your electric 6-string guitar
  • Nickel-wound strings offer a comfortable and strong feel in hand
  • More even tension spacing of higher strings results in a more even feel and better intonation overall
  • Perfect for an optimized stage and studio sound
  • Proudly crafted in Nashville
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Tech Specs

  • Guitar Type: Electric Guitar
  • Number of Strings: 6
  • Coated: No
  • Gauges: .009, .012, .015p, .024w, .032, .042
  • Core Material: Steel
  • Winding Material: Nickel Plated
  • Winding Type: Round Wound
  • Manufacturer Part Number: SJ-BAL9

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Reviews

Wish I knew about these sooner.......
I purchased this set hoping it would cure an obnoxious G string that was ringing out louder than all of my other strings. My guitar is a 73 Strat reissue, and for some reason the G string on this particular guitar is much more sensitive than others that I own. After installing these strings I immediately noticed a difference. The G string is quieter, more pleasing to the ear and just blends into the overall sound much better. The whole set feels great, and the sound is full and balanced. The change in tension on the G and B strings is not as noticeable as I thought it would be - but it does feel better, and feels "right". I did not have to make any setup changes to my guitar. I am very happy with these strings and will purchase more in the future.
The best so far
I've been using these strings for a few months now, and they are the best I've played so far. The quality is good, on par with D'addario or Ernie Ball, but the string gauge choices on the B and G strings are much better -- they play and sound consistent from string to string.
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Tried these on my Larry Carlton T7 that I bought from you guys at Sweetwater and the guitar loves them awesome strings
Best strings I've ever used....
I've been playing guitar since rocks were square. These are the best strings I've ever used, hands down.
Simply the best
I am a full time musician for over 30 years. I've tried every string there is. I saw a bunch of hype about Stringjoy on social media, so I finally tried them August 27th of 2022. I had 3 gigs that weekend - two in one day. I bought two packs and put them on my two favorite strats. I didn't expect much, but was blown away. They have the sound and construction of a vintage string, but are clearly higher in quality. The feel, the intonation, tuning stability, etc, is all top notch. I haven't used another brand since.
Music background: Full time musician