Kemp Strings

In order to test the effect of the depth of trem block holes on tuning stability, experiments were carried out on my Fender Stratocaster (Oiled Ash 10 for 15 Limited Edition, but functionally the same as the American Standard) fitted with Kemp…

Kemp Strings now offers Drop D string sets as an option on all string sets. These are also good for other tunings with the same relative tuning for the bottom four strings such as Drop C and DADGAD. When you select strings…

Did you ever think about why industry standard strings have a zigzag for the saddles positions after setting intonation? Here are some saddles set up for industry standard strings: The saddles for the 4th string (D3) is less sensitive to bending than…

A new video has been released on YouTube showing Kemp Strings significantly outperforming industry standard strings from two other manufacturers (equal tension strings and otherwise) in terms equalising the pitch change produced for conventional pitch bends of equal force. This is measured…

I am delighted to announce that Kemp Strings Locking 10-46 have been released! These strings are available now from the online Shop! Optimised for locking nuts, such as the Floyd Rose system, these strings the world’s first equal sensitivity 10s for electric…

I am delighted to announce that Kemp Strings Standard 11-52 balanced sensitivity electric guitar strings optimised for standard Strat® in standard tuning are released! These can be purchased online now from this Shop. Currently 9s and 11s are available for purchase and…

Training Your Trem – Getting your Strat tremolo to reset in tune Here’s my new video demonstrating how to get your Strat style guitar to return to being in tune after tremolo arm usage (applicable to all strings, not just Kemp Strings)….

Kemp Strings has launched in Jun 2019!