FAQ

We've asked some friends of ours to help us form an FAQ as we are just getting the hang of the Interwebs.  Here I ask myself some question and answer them to kick off the process.  Please feel free to post your questions in the comments, and we will not only answer them, but most likely incorporate them into our official FAQ.

Which artists currently use theGTSco?

Wow, that is a great question and one which we love to answer with a list of some of the masters of old traditions and some luminaries in today's music.  Many award winning ensembles and artists.  Here are a few:

Adam Levy, Acoustic

Josh Smith, GTSco Artist, Signature 13s, Acoustic

Ry Cooder, long lap steel single string thing

Raul Pacheco, Ozomatli, Electric, Acoustic Steel, Classical, Custom Electric Tres

Mason Stoops, Premier Guitar, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Artist Series

Quetzal Flores, Quetzal, Electric Guitar, 12 String, Acoustic Steel Guitar

La Marisoul, La Santa Cecilia Guitar, Ukulele

Fredo Ortiz, Bongoloids, Electric Guitar

Daniel Donato, Acoustic Guitar

James King, Fitz & The Tantrums, Electric Guitar

Lyndon Miller, The Pocket Rockets, Electric Guitar

And so many more.  These artists have supported us throughout the years and now their little secret is out.  Please note, we do not take solicitations for endorsements.  Thank you.

I would like to enquire about a possible endorsement...

Thank you for considering my little company worthy. I do not accept unsolicited requests for endorsements or free samples, especially if you have never purchased or used a set on your own personal rig. The best endorsements come from loyal paying clients who see as much value in what I do as in what they do.

What builders and techs are using your strings?

You can find our HandMade RoundCore Electric Guitar Strings on Scero Guitars, David Ayers Guitar Co, Wilborn Guitars, Walsh Guitars, at Emerson Guitars, and Standard on all Nystrum Guitars, Echo Park Guitars, Greer Amps, Rhoney Guitars, Stohn Guitars

Kurt Schoen, the innovator of the Turbo Diddley and Electro Turbo Didley has a line of strings made specifically for his cigar box guitar creations.

Where can I find theGTSco Strings?

We are proud to be in business with the following dealers.  Please note that not all dealers carry all of our products:

Eastside Music Supply, Nashville, Electric and Acoustic Guitar

M&M Guitar Bar, Seattle, Electric and Acoustic

Rockstore Manila, Phillippines

Djangobooks.com, ManoucheTone

Mainland Ukes, Nashville, Baritone Ukulele

James' Home of Tone, Birmingham UK

Monty's, London UK

Groove Street 98 Brussels, Belgium

and more to come!

Does RoundCore really make a difference?

Yes, it does.  RoundCores are perfectly round and intact.  A hex-core is not only hexagonal, but not perfectly even which allows the wire wrap to affix itself to the core with ease and little to no human involvement.  The wire wrap is, in effect, crimping itself around the core.  That can't be good for the wire, the string, or your sound.

RoundCores allow the wire wraps to have full contact with the core without at all bending or pinching the string. The result is greater punch, true pitch, vibrant and clear tone, and rich harmonics.  

If you invest in a great guitar with awesome pick ups and amazing electronics and amplification, why use a mass produced string that is made for mass consumption rather than quality?  It's like putting  discount tires on a fine automobile...

How handmade are your strings?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S3uUu1YaBfw

This much. It takes time, effort, and skill to make a string this way, but it produces some of the finest strings you can find.  We are also free to customize our strings for to fit instruments that most people don't even know exist, or even instruments that don't exist yet.

Do you sell in bulk?

We offer wholesale prices to authorized and licensed music product businesses and luthiers.  If you are interested in becoming a dealer, please contact us via email:  tenorio@theGcs.co

We do not have offer any discounts for purchasing in bulk, however we will have promotional prices regularly.  Follow us on Twitter for promotion announcements. @elGTSco

Why so many questions when ordering? 

We ask for things like scale length and bridge type so that we can provide you with a properly fitted string. Because we use RoundCores, we use a small thread of silk at the tail end of each metal wound string. This locks the string together.  Do NOT cut the strings until after you have three full turns around the tuning capstan and the string has been stretched and tuned.

Do you make Custom Colors?

No

Can you make a custom formulation for my specific instrument?

Yes, we can make strings for a variety of instruments.  We prefer to have the instrument in our shop in Boyle Heights, California, but we understand not everyone can visit or ship their instrument.   We can work with you to figure it out by getting important information about your instrument.  We welcome your pics and specs. email us at info@theGTS.co to get started.

How long will my order take?

Your order may take up to 10 business days to ship.  We are a small shop and work to order. We generally keep all our strings in stock, however we are regularly wiped out by increasing demand and volume sales to new dealers. We will communicate with you if there is a possible issue with fulfillment at the time of your order.  Please remember this is a handmade operation and it takes time to do it right.