I just bought a couple of new sets of D'addario strings last month from Guitar Center. I've been using D'addario strings for years. I had no idea that this much work went into creating guitar strings. This is an interesting and educational video. Thanks Marty! ✌🏾✌🏾
From Leo: Great tour Marty, I appreciate your work. Some years ago I was needing strings for a short scale bass and I had a question. I contacted and left messages at three string companies. D'Addario was the only one who called back. They answered my question and sent me some samples. I have bought D'Addario strings exclusively since. I have Tech'ed for shops on and off, unless the customer wants something else, they all get d'Addario strings. Never have any complaints.
I had a similar experience several months back. I was already used D’addario XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings, but I had some concerns about buying the XS with a different slicker coating and the sound profile being a tad more treble-sided. I sent an email explaining that I’m disabled and without an income, and that I was worried my fingers would slip off the new coating and I’d end up wasting money on a pack of strings that may not work out. But I told them I was eager to try them because people were saying they sound tighter and the new coating eliminates some string noise. I was hoping to get some advice as to whether they felt the XS string were much more slicker than the XT’s. Instead, the company immediately offered to send me a sample XS pack. Then they made a goof and sent a pack of XT’s by accident, and even after I offered to mail them back, they told me to enjoy the XT pack and that the XS pack would follow. The sample pack really helped me decide that I prefer the feel of the XT’s more than the XS on my guitar. It made me feel extremely valued that the company cared enough to make sure I could identify the best strings for my needs and guitar, even as a relative beginner (I’m nearly two years in at this point). I’ve never heard of anyone ever saying another brand sent them an entire sample pack of strings before - and I didn’t even know D’addario would be willing to do so. It’s really awesome of them to genuinely care about helping customers!
I love that the man who’s name is on the package literally know everything and precisely how it’s done and even developed it! That man’s knowledge and passion is incredible! Just never stop making flatwound guitar strings!!! I’m proud to have Daddario on all my guitars!
Very, very interesting. I'm always interested in manufacturing processes. The method guitar strings are manufactured at D'Adarrio is facinating and more than interesting. Thank you Jim D'Addario and Marty for this indepth, step by step explanation of how guitar strings are manufactured. I was glued to my computer screen the entire time. Well done! 🎸 🎶 👍
What an interesting video. Jim knows every single job that happens in the factory in minute detail. If more company directors were like that productivity would be sky high. Top Man Jim!
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Thank you - always nice to see owners that still care and know their products instead of just checking their accounts ever 5 minutes or so.
Man, I’m gonna have to try D’addario. I’ve always bought Ernie Ball because it’s what my local shop had and I thought it’s all wire from the same place. But now I can see the process D’addario uses.
Love it. I've actually been to that location, but I was on the office/admin side. I interviewed for a design job there. I would have taken the job if it wasn't for the time and cost of the commute to Long Island.
That was really great! I (along with most everyone else) had no idea how much thought, science, technology and good ol manual labor goes into making guitar strings(the right way!). I Have been using D'Addario strings on my electric & acoustic guitars for over 46 years! I buy them in packs of ten, they are simply the most consistent, best sounding, longest lasting quality string on the market! Thanks for the awesome tour!
D'Addario is the only string company that does everything in-house. Other companies simply buy the wire and assemble the strings. D'Addario actually produces the wire.
excellent video Marty , I only use D`Addario`s ,the 9.5 s are superb, they last ages, are so easy to play and i prefer them on my acoustic instruments more than any other string ,the boss has it right with consistency there, ! great job Jim, and great factory tour Marty.
Hey Marty, thank you for taking us on the tour of the D'Addario Factory. I always loved D'Addario strings but now I love them even more ;-) I only use D'Addario guitar strings on my acoustic and electric guitars. Great tour!!
Wow awesome video, thanks Marty. Incredible passion Jim has for manufacturing strings, great to see the level of interest he has in the business and he really loves what they are doing.
Interesting video. Seeing from raw material to a finished product is fascinating. Most things I own I “imagineer” in my head where they came from and what it takes. The Toyota process is pretty efficient. I was a manager with them and the product was consistent.
I've been using the same Daddario strings since I bought my guitar it's been a year, I didn't have need to change them yet. I used the guitar about 45-60 mins a day in average. No issues for home use, as far as I experienced considering that amount of time they were on there.
Really loved the videoes inside the guiter string factory.very much inspired by it.sir, thanks a lot for such an amazing experience inside how string is made.
Thank you to D'Addario for sponsoring today's video! Check out some of my favorite D'Addario strings and guitar accessories here: ddar.io/marty
Nice move Marty. Getting into stuff like this is great. Visit some luthiers too!!!
This reminds me of an episode of Mr Rogers neighborhood
Factory tours and seeing how things are made are always the coolest.
But its even better when its a Marty tour video
How it’s actually made
I just bought a couple of new sets of D'addario strings last month from Guitar Center. I've been using D'addario strings for years. I had no idea that this much work went into creating guitar strings. This is an interesting and educational video. Thanks Marty! ✌🏾✌🏾
Wow! That makes me feel like $10 or $12 for a set of strings is a bargain! What a process. Thanks for bringing it to us Marty!
They NET over $10 million a year with over 1500 employees. Even at $10-$12 per pack, its a DECENT markup. It costs pennies to make a pack of strings.
@@duanevigue1603 paying 12$ every few months is really not that bad though
@@bread6085 Nope, its not.
I love this man’s passion. This is why his product is as good as it is. And why I use them.
D’Addario is definitely my top pick when it comes to buying new strings!
From Leo: Great tour Marty, I appreciate your work. Some years ago I was needing strings for a short scale bass and I had a question. I contacted and left messages at three string companies. D'Addario was the only one who called back. They answered my question and sent me some samples. I have bought D'Addario strings exclusively since. I have Tech'ed for shops on and off, unless the customer wants something else, they all get d'Addario strings. Never have any complaints.
I had a similar experience several months back. I was already used D’addario XT Acoustic Phosphor Bronze strings, but I had some concerns about buying the XS with a different slicker coating and the sound profile being a tad more treble-sided. I sent an email explaining that I’m disabled and without an income, and that I was worried my fingers would slip off the new coating and I’d end up wasting money on a pack of strings that may not work out. But I told them I was eager to try them because people were saying they sound tighter and the new coating eliminates some string noise. I was hoping to get some advice as to whether they felt the XS string were much more slicker than the XT’s. Instead, the company immediately offered to send me a sample XS pack. Then they made a goof and sent a pack of XT’s by accident, and even after I offered to mail them back, they told me to enjoy the XT pack and that the XS pack would follow. The sample pack really helped me decide that I prefer the feel of the XT’s more than the XS on my guitar. It made me feel extremely valued that the company cared enough to make sure I could identify the best strings for my needs and guitar, even as a relative beginner (I’m nearly two years in at this point). I’ve never heard of anyone ever saying another brand sent them an entire sample pack of strings before - and I didn’t even know D’addario would be willing to do so. It’s really awesome of them to genuinely care about helping customers!
Thanks Marty and D'Addarrio for this.
This was a great insight into appreciating the amount of hard work that goes into making strings .
I love that the man who’s name is on the package literally know everything and precisely how it’s done and even developed it! That man’s knowledge and passion is incredible! Just never stop making flatwound guitar strings!!! I’m proud to have Daddario on all my guitars!
D'Addario strings have been my go to for ever! Such a treat to see this!
For some reason I read the thumbnail as "I TOURCHED The D'Addario FACTORY" 🔥🤣 Awesome tour, thanks Marty!
You should show us how they make their picks and other accessories too!
I've used D' Addario XL 10's since 1976! The Best!
Very, very interesting. I'm always interested in manufacturing processes. The method guitar strings are manufactured at D'Adarrio is facinating and more than interesting. Thank you Jim D'Addario and Marty for this indepth, step by step explanation of how guitar strings are manufactured. I was glued to my computer screen the entire time. Well done! 🎸 🎶 👍
What an interesting video. Jim knows every single job that happens in the factory in minute detail. If more company directors were like that productivity would be sky high. Top Man Jim!
Thank you - always nice to see owners that still care and know their products instead of just checking their accounts ever 5 minutes or so.
Who knew wire could be so interesting.
Thanks for shooting and posting this.
Cool! Looks like an interesting place to visit.
found D'Addario to be best for my guitar needs since the 80's
Wow! Very cool! Thanks for the behind the scene look!
Nice. I've been using D'Addarios since the late 80's, because... well, it's what I use and I've never found a reason to switch to something else.
love my D’addario strings and guitar straps. Nice to see the operation involved. Thanks for the tour
Man, I’m gonna have to try D’addario. I’ve always bought Ernie Ball because it’s what my local shop had and I thought it’s all wire from the same place. But now I can see the process D’addario uses.
I think I read somewhere that Ernie Ball sources their wire from D’addario. It may have been Elixer and they just coat it in house.
@@kent6732 yeah but it’s clearly not made the same way. You can source really good wire and then screw it up MANY ways thereafter! 😉
I just changed my strings to D'Addario yesterday, and damn i love my purchase even more now.
Love it. I've actually been to that location, but I was on the office/admin side. I interviewed for a design job there. I would have taken the job if it wasn't for the time and cost of the commute to Long Island.
I love using Promark drumsticks… and Promark is a company owned by D’addario… so I guess I love D’addario🤘👍
They have a great sound and easy to play
That was really great! I (along with most everyone else) had no idea how much thought, science, technology and good ol manual labor goes into making guitar strings(the right way!). I Have been using D'Addario strings on my electric & acoustic guitars for over 46 years! I buy them in packs of ten, they are simply the most consistent, best sounding, longest lasting quality string on the market! Thanks for the awesome tour!
Nice to see the factory tour.
Great video, I never realised that so much work went into the manufacturing of my guitar strings.
It's refreshing to see an MD that knows his stuff and what is happening to their product at every stage of the process.
Everytime I get down a rift you taught me I saw out loud but under my breath,”yes masta marty🙏🏽”
I bought myself a Breedlove guitar last Christmas and now I am officially switching all guitars to D’Addario strings
D'Addario is the only string company that does everything in-house. Other companies simply buy the wire and assemble the strings. D'Addario actually produces the wire.
My favorite strings thanks for the video
D’Addrio xs are some of the best Iv ever had.
I just put a set of D'Addario XL Pure Nickels on my Stratocaster.... They sound amazing and will definitely be stocking up on them.
This makes me want to go back to using D’Addario again.
Great tour! Even better because you can see and hear how passionate Jim is about the product. It makes me want to go work in his factory!
Great tour and very interesting.
Very interesting. I've been using them for 40 years.
Wow! No idea about this string world stuff...impressive...amazin! Thanx.
I use D'addario 32 inch bass strings And Thomastik Indeed 32 inch flat wound , Love them both .
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What a great experience Marty. Thanks for bringing us along.
I’m just glad they actually gave you a tour instead of… stringing you along. Thank you
🙆🏽♂️Oh my god, that's amazing! You're by Jim D'Addario💪💪💪👍👍👍 I'm looking we'll! Greetings from Germany ✌️👋
Cool to see where it comes from
Great to see ‘the craft’.
excellent video Marty , I only use D`Addario`s ,the 9.5 s are superb,
they last ages, are so easy to play and i prefer them on my acoustic
instruments more than any other string ,the boss has it right with
consistency there, ! great job Jim, and great factory tour Marty.
Very interesting. Thanks for sharing.
So this is how guitar strings are made 👊nice👌
Hey Marty, thank you for taking us on the tour of the D'Addario Factory. I always loved D'Addario strings but now I love them even more ;-) I only use D'Addario guitar strings on my acoustic and electric guitars. Great tour!!
Very informative
Great video, so interesting, thank you. I’ve been using their strings for many years on acoustic, resonator and electrics. The best by far. Cheers!
Amazing stuff! I love watching factory tours!
D’Addario strings are the best!! I love the EJ16’s on my 00-15. Thx for the outstanding tour of your factory!!
Now everytime I break a string I'll remember how much hard work those guys do in the factory
Thank you, it was very interesting !
(from Paris)
I have used D’Addario strings since the 80’s.. never an issue… My guitar hero’s used them so I did too.. Cool video
Very interesting, thank you!
I live and used to work near the factory in Long Island, NY. Love their products,cool vid Marty!
Great video! Keep these tours coming!
That was very interesting! Never knew how much work goes into making strings.
Definitely deserves a WOW! As the roll gets smaller, the tension needs to recalibrate. Would have never thought that was part of the process.
Great video, I always wondered, and now I know. Thanks Marty. My favourite brand also.
They are my string of choice. This was a very cool video to see how it's done. Thanks Marty!
I just put these strings on my guitar and they sound really Good!!!
Very cool!
Gotta represent D'Addario strings
WE WANT A FENDER TOUR
PLEEAASSEE
Very interesting, thanks Marty!
Wow awesome video, thanks Marty. Incredible passion Jim has for manufacturing strings, great to see the level of interest he has in the business and he really loves what they are doing.
Its cool to see stuff like this. I dont think most people understand exactly how much goes into making something as simple as strings.
Interesting video. Seeing from raw material to a finished product is fascinating. Most things I own I “imagineer” in my head where they came from and what it takes. The Toyota process is pretty efficient. I was a manager with them and the product was consistent.
Great video! Thanks for this Marty, cheers.
Super cool. Everytime I try a different string brand I regret it and go back to Daddarios.
I've been using the same Daddario strings since I bought my guitar it's been a year, I didn't have need to change them yet. I used the guitar about 45-60 mins a day in average. No issues for home use, as far as I experienced considering that amount of time they were on there.
Really loved the videoes inside the guiter string factory.very much inspired by it.sir, thanks a lot for such an amazing experience inside how string is made.
Loved the Vlog... I personally use D'Addario Strings on my guitar..
2:27 How did they manage to keep a straight face with Marty's hand demonstration
Man o man, what an amazing operation .I guess there will always be strings...so much for supply chain shortage...
Just got some new strings from them last week.
Wow, I didn't think so much work is done for guitar strings. Thank you Marty!
Great video dude. I buy only D'Addario for more than 3 years.
Very cool 😎
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cool! Loved this.
Best stings you can get imo
Brilliant vid, loved it!
Very enjoyable, educational and inspiring. Thanks Marty -James
Wow,that's insane, thanks marty
Nice Marty. This is awesome.
My dream is that one day the D'Addario strings could be my sponsor...
i nerded out on this.
I love 'em on my acoustic guitars ! I really love these strings🙏🌎🍀
Great job Marty!!! You are a wonderful ambassador for all guitar players!!
Awesome video and very interesting! Thanks for sharing with all of us Marty!
Use them on my banjo. There good wires and don't often snap
Cool stuff.
Awesome
Thanks Marty. Daddarios makes great strings. My favorite.