Stringjoy Signatures | Heavy Bottom Light (10-52) Nickel Wound Electric

Signatures is Stringjoy's version of the modern hexagonally shaped string core, but with an additional focus on the balance in the string sets with slightly thicker spun strings. The result is an incredibly well-playing and easy-to-play set with a rich range in both the treble and bass registers and a clear and distinct tone. Perfect for those who are used to a "regular" nickel spun string but are looking for something that lifts the tone and playing feel to that little extra.

Ah, so you like a set of strings that packs a punch, do ya? You like to pick heavy on the bottom but still want to be able to bend up top? Well then, our Heavy Bottom 10s are just the strings for you.

This set addresses the two tension issues that arise in typical 10-52 sets: the 2nd string is too light, and the 5th string is too heavy. We fixed the top end by subbing in a .0135 for the typical .013, bringing perfect balance to all the plain strings. Then on the bottom, we drop the gauge of the 5th string to a .040 (from the typical .042) to pull everything evenly together down there.

These two tweaks give our Heavy Bottom 10s great balance on both the plain and wound strings, with extra tension on the bottom for heavier players—or just those who are after a thicker bottom end sound.

Gauges: .010 – .0135 – .017 – .030 – .040 – .052