D'Addario XT vs NYXL - Charlie Robbins
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- Hey everyone! I wanted to do a little comparison video between the new D'Addario XT strings and my usual, the NYXL!
The song in the video is "Spicy" off of my new EP "Coloratura" -syncatto.bandc...
#daddarioxt #daddarionyxl #charlierobbins
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Could you collab with Ichika Nito. That would be insane man.
David Nwokoye I would love to!
Yo dude found u here as well!
With Tim Henson thooo 😤🙏🔥
Xt have more mids
Nyxl have more highs
Renato Digitalo yeah that’s what I noticed. Usually people prefer the brightness, however I think people will appreciate the grit from the XT haha
Charlie Robbins
I like em bright and throaty sounding
I think ill pass on the xts
Xt are crunchier and have more upper mids
Nyxl have a scooped clean tone, more low and high end but less mids
@@efrainmeza9872 I fully agree with your analysis !
I feel like it's the over way. Xts are brighter and Nyxl are darker with more low mids
“Okay let’s go compare the two” snaps to super creamy AMAZING TONE!!! Sounded awesome!
I remember the first time I heard Eric Johnson play, was the song "Zapped", I thought to myself how unique he sounded. Charlie you are the same, just amazing and so unique. I always look forward to your stuff.
Keith H wow thank you! 🙌🏻
Dude... why have you not blown up and become a name everyone knows? I have played guitar for over 30 years and consider myself pretty creative and unique as I have been writing my own stuff pretty much since the beginning. You on the other hand are beyond my wildest dreams of ever achieving skill wise and I have not one problem admitting that. I hope you take this as a compliment - I haven't enjoyed watching anyone play as much as you ever since SRV left us. He was amazing to listen to, but even more so to watch and I rank you right up there with him - obviously a bit different style wise but guitar players don't bother with putting one style over another when there is brilliance in both. I look forward to more!
Jeff Brown I really appreciate this dude. Thank you so much! 🙏🏻
YAWN
@@runnningonempty you should get some sleep...... You sound very tired.
Yeah, totally. I clicked on a random video about XT v. NYXL strings, and here's this amazing musician I've never heard of until now.
I absolutely love how much you seem to enjoy doing this man, it’s like seeing a dad talking about his truck. I’m super sure you’re gonna absolutely bring a revolution to what guitar hero’s are nowadays Charlie!
Bastián Nicolas Villarroel Campos you’re too kind! Thank you!
Whelp, ordering XTs.
T1ck T0ck you’ll love them! :)
Looks like I'll be picking up a set of the XT's to try out myself. I'm digging the sound
guitarist4485 awesome dude! Let me know how it goes! :)
Thank you for doing a tone comparison. I saw these the other day at GC and thought about getting a set. Definitely grabbing a set Friday! And as always your playing is perfect 🤘
Ashton Sutphin thanks man! Glad you dig it 💙
I'm not entirely convinced that comparing these strings on 2 different guitars makes for the most accurate comparison. Every guitar, even identical ones, will sound just a little bit different simply because of the process of making them. Pickups always have a little variance in the winding (unless they're Fishman and not traditionally wound). Even the fact that they're slightly different gauges (11-56 and 11-49) makes a difference in both tone and feel. This is still a great demo, but as with anything, take it with a grain of salt.
"Every guitar, even identical ones, will sound just a little bit different simply because of the process in making them"
So will strings, thats the variant here.
Tried the 10/52 set recently! there smoother in the highs, with warmer mids! where the nyxl’s have more sizzle on the top!! either way you cant go wrong! after trying nyxl”s i never looked back!!
Dude I want your first tone so bad it reminds me of some Intervals
Wow, the difference is pretty notable. Personally I prefer the XT much more than the NYXL. To my ears it has a much more balanced and rich sound.
To me there is a big difference and now im going to get me some XTE1149 or maybe thicker. It’s the tone on the low end that has a better clarity that I was looking for.
Hahahahahhahahaha!!!! You can watch this video and before it end knows what he was gonna pick. Hahaha. I mean come on, every riff was triple as fire, and long on the XT than the NYXL. The Riffs made the NYXLs not sound as good, not to mention his style of playing, off the jump can tell HE prefered the XTs.
NYXL sound brighter (noticeable even on my iPhone 11 Pro Max speakers).
Usually thicker gauges add more bottom end that can sometimes muddy the waters, I find comparing the same gauge you compress some of that bottom end with the XTs.
The difference in sound signature between the two are massive. Both sounded like totally different guitars. How far apart are the gauges? The XT is 11-49 while the NYXL is 11-56. XT is more mid-focused while NYXL sounded "fatter". Djenters will still prefer NYXL for sure.
nyxl are brighter
I like the XT’s better on a cleaner sound. Dirty though I gotta give it to the NYXL’s.
I'm so glad I found you... I love the mids on the xt
im going with the XT. humbucker tele thinline.
Xts sound a great deal better, im probably gonna switch from pro steels
Dune love your playing a new breeze of prog metal it's so refreshing, sub instantly!
Jerric Calosor thank you!
They both sound pretty damn good. They definitely have subtleties for sure.
How long have you been finding the XT's to last?
Killer playing!
Don't break the 666 likes!
Nyxl rules
2:54
3:02
Just got a set of these to try. Have NYXLs on now, so I’m waiting until those are in need of changing. The last set lasted me 5 or 6 months!
Did they break or just feel super warm out and not sound as good anymore?
Good strings. Great playing.
Big thumbs up for the music, the Kiesel guitar and the strings !
Came for the strings, stayed for the playing! Awesome! :D
Came here hoping for an insightful review and I found that plus tasty riffing! Were those originals?? You're an awesome player man!
Fredy Cordero Arriaza thanks dude! Yes! All original :)
sREUDIAN fLIP haha good catch! That actually is Glass faces. At least the version I remember. I know it’s not perfectly played but yeah haha
sREUDIAN fLIP which I guess contradicts my comment about all original hahaha I just never really play other people’s riffs so it was my first response.
The toggle position wasn't the same in every comparison.
I mix that on my guitar:
6-nyxl
5-nyxl
4-nyxl
3-xt
2-xt
1-xt
That's an interesting combo! What was the idea behind it?
Tried all kinds of string brands and types (Ernie Ball, regs, cobalt etc/ Elixer, opti, nano, poly/ Rotosound and the D'addario variants) and for me (just my opinion) you can't beat the NYXL's...
to my ears I hear a touch more "bite" in the XT's while the XLs had a mellower sound in comparison
Really? I hear exactly the opposite.
@@vitnemec8365 Agreed, the XLs have way more high end, while the XTs sound warmer. Both are great sounds, just depends on which you prefer
I agree. The NYXL's sound like the XT's with the tone control rolled back a bit. Not necessarily a bad thing, but a noticeable difference.
I got a free pack dropped in on my last Amazon multi pack order of regular XL's (11-48) 2 months ago and it was time for a change last night. Maybe it was me and/or my guitar (LP 60s Standard) but the XTs (10-52) sounded way too bright no matter what I did with the tone on my amps or guitar. Maybe it was the gauge change?
Whatever it was they didn't make it thru the night before I cut them off and put back on regular XLs.
No doubt they are good strings and have their place but as I play mostly the music I grew up with which is early 90's alt they just aren't for me.
You probably should’ve used the same guitar. The brown one is way brighter. Not sure if that’s all the strings though.
Will the xt 11-49 stay in tune with a drop.c tuning as well? I have a set in standard one of my guitars. Sounds a bit cleaner in my opinion. Just wish they made a 11-56 for the xt series....
Hey what's going on Charlie... Did the people at DAddario ask you about your signature button up shirt?
Great demo Charlie! Can you share the exact specs of those Kiesels?
How long have you been playing and how often so would you say you practice?
nyxl sound more agressive, the xts juz dont push the pickups
I prefer the NYXL for my non hollow body electrics.
How is it that they are thinner and sound warmer ?? Lol good stuff at least I can go for the X's directly now.
During bending are the XT harder? Or are they as soft as NY
Charlie is that an amp or an amp simulator on your computer?
NYXL for cleans, either for distorted.
NYXL FTW for what I use em for.
The Real difference should be break resistance in the long term
I think after 3 months i buy XT
Well i like the XT maybe they will help a little to balance the high with my pickup Duncan blackout, i play down tuning so i hope their 10/52 will be enough for at least A if not then i will use my drop pedal !! btw i love the song ''Look, im Dancing'' this is so technic and powerful good work !!
paul gilbert disto
Im more so interested in how long they claim to last, daddario strings sound great usually no matter which ones. have you done a comparison of like griminess after a certain time I guess? not sure how you'd do it
When you say you typically use NYXL 11-56...what tuning are you using them for ? Drop C or Drop B perhaps ?
Drop c :)
XT is the real deal. Tried them on a whim and it's what I play now.
2:25 reminded me of Plini so sick bro
I think the major difference is going 11-56 vs. 11-49. You can hear the deeper quality of the heavier strings & it throws off the comparison. Would be more accurate to use the same gauge for both sets.
Mike Felber yeah I agree. Wish they had 11-56 cause that’s my preferred set haha however these are new, so I can see why they would only make them on the most popular ones for the time being.
New subscriber. Very nice playing and review.
Nyxl are MUCH brighter
Same tuning for both sets?
The NYs have a way mellower tone, I prefer them for sure. Just bought a pack for my epiphone, fantastic strings. Daadario is my go to always
Thank you for the demo, i'll stick to NYXL 👍🏻👍🏻
You do play rather well young sir
I'd say the xl are better suited for metal rhythm and glassy clean stuff as they're much brighter than the coated ones. While the coated ones sounded better for lead stuff and cleans, as they have a more "smooth" and less bright sound.
Davide Pannone yup! That’s pretty much what I was thinking. That’s why it was hard to really just pick one haha they’re good in their own little ways!
The coated ones dounded warmer.
Is 2:53 from a song? That riff is tight
Hope the frets last
Gotta check out those XT's! NYXL were a 10 for as well but, the XT's sound great - especially forcoated strings WOW! BTW - GREAT playing, dude! Tone, phrasing, style... Well done, sir. You rip! Got yourself a new sub. 🤘🏻
Thank you! 🤘🏻
Love your playing.
There's a great difference between both series! As always the choiche depends on personal tastes.
I have question, what about you tone? Do you use the AxeFx or any other stuff like that? Or VSTs?
I am asking that, because I would really like to reach it, but at the moment it seems very difficult to find ahah
Thx🤘🏻
Mattia Pifferi thanks! :) and yes I use Axe Fx and all the neural plugins!
How corrotion?
🤘🤘🤘
Adan Robledo ayeeee
NYXL more better for me :-)
What the hell do I have to do to be able to play like you?!?!
Richie Pacheco Practice more.
Ty bro
Yeap we know how you like the slides 😎 killing it brother!
John Bouchard thanks man 💙
Just amazing! Enjoyed it very much. Cheers! JJ from Korea
J H Jung_JJ_ukulele covers thanks! :)
Killer playing cR
Hi, great video, I need to ask, after several months, how long did they last?thank you
They lasted quite a while, I never really had to change my strings but I was tracking so I changed them anyway. For sure worth it, I hope they make 11-56 sets soon
@@CharlieRobbins thanks for replying fast. But I don't understand, what do you mean by "tracking"? And from your exprience, is the XT really last longer than NYXL? Coz, XT is a bit cheaper than NYXL, ..that makes me wonder.
2:26 "Further from surface" solo. Wonderful song which i listen everyday.
Hüseyin Çağlar thank you!
Maaaan, the Further From the Surface riff and solo are so cool man, I guess is my favorite song from Now We Sleep, nice vid
Roberto Canchola ayeee thanks!
Signal chain?
How do you get this tone? Ive searched everywhere.
DieGrim this is my axe fx. So all the tones in this particular video are through that! :)
NYXL
Nice kiesel
Dammit Charlie, you had to play that Corelia riff to remind me how sad I still am about that whole ordeal!
Patrick Strayer lmao I was waiting for someone to catch it!
I was literally just looking to see if there was any news on them today. Great playing as always!
Charlie Robbins we caught it...but with them falling off the face of the earth, it’s free real estate.
Awesome! Which kind of pick do you use? Dunlop Jazz3?
Lmao he said while showing the guitars he's plying kiesel own, called brilliance.
Davide Pannone lol how can you call him out when you completely missed the question. He’s asking what PICK he uses, not PICK UPS
@@samuelelgueta3973 oh shit you're right lmao. Totally my bad. But i wasn't really calling him out lol. Was just answering what I thought his question was.
Great video man! Love your tone and style! :)
Aitor R thank you!
Whats that model name???
VARUN 8192 Kiesel Aries :)
@@@CharlieRobbins thanks😊
Keep making great music dude
[MD] Melopassive I’ll try! :)
👏👏👏👏
Just beastly
Bill Landon thank you!
Damn what song is at 2:00??
Jeffrey Keenan it’s from his band before Artificial language.
“The Prime Meridian” by Illudria
Alex5thV thanks! I’m gonna check them out!!
Amazing
Questionador das falacias thanks!
Longer than almost all of your other downloard combined.
Gotta pay the bills, I guess.
Love the music.
😉
nyxl : warm
xt : bright
how bout Ernie Ball Paradigm
personally there was to much string tension for me!