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Stringjoy Signatures Balanced Light Plus Gauge (10.5-50) Nickel Wound Electric Guitar Strings

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Stringjoy Signatures Balanced Light Plus | Haggerty’s Music

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The "Just Right" gauge for tone seekers. Stringjoy Signatures Balanced Light Plus (10.5-50) are the perfect solution for electric guitarists caught between the feel of 10s and the power of 11s. If you’ve ever found 10s a bit too slinky but 11s too stiff, this mathematically balanced 10.5 set provides the comfort and flexibility you want with the "meat" and fullness your tone deserves.

Now available at Haggerty’s Music, these Nashville-made strings eliminate the compromise, providing a custom-shop feel right out of the pack.

Bridge the Gap Between 10s and 11s

Stringjoy developed the Balanced Light Plus set specifically for players who need a little extra tension and tonal authority without sacrificing playability.

  • The Perfect "In-Between" Tension: By utilizing a .0105 high-E and a .050 low-E, this set offers more resonance and sustain than standard lights, while remaining more expressive and bend-friendly than medium-gauge sets.
  • Signature Balanced Feel: Like all Stringjoy Signatures, this set is engineered for even tension across all six strings. This creates a uniform playing experience that improves intonation and ensures your bends feel consistent from the high strings to the low.
  • Punchy Nickel-Wound Tone: Wound with premium American nickel-plated steel over a high-carbon hex core, these strings deliver a rich, dynamic profile. Expect crisp highs, punchy mids, and a rock-solid low end that holds up under heavy riffing.
  • Handcrafted Consistency: Every set is wound and inspected by hand in Nashville, TN, to ensure the highest standards of quality and tuning stability.

Your Home for Professional Performance

Since 1963, Haggerty’s Music has been the premier destination for musicians in the region. Visit our showroom in Rapid City on West Main St to experience the "just right" feel of Stringjoy 10.5s. Our expert staff is here to help you dial in your instrument and find the gear that truly fits your playing style.

Product Specifications

  • Brand: Stringjoy
  • Series: Signatures (Nickel Wound)
  • Gauges: .0105, .0135, .017, .028, .038, .050
  • Core: High-Carbon Hex Core
  • Tone Profile: Full, Balanced, and Punchy
  • Best For: Players wanting more power than 10s but easier bending than 11s.
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Customer reviews

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What players say after the guitar arrives

“The guitar was well packed and is set up to my liking! I would definitely do business with this company again!”

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Frequently Asked Questions

Do you set up every guitar before it ships?

Yes. Every guitar that leaves our store has been professionally inspected, set up, and signed off by the technician who worked on it. You will find a signed checklist inside the box when your order arrives.

How accurate are your condition descriptions?

We treat condition grading as a contractual promise, not an approximation. When we list something as excellent, that reflects a specific, consistent standard we apply across every instrument. We encourage you to call us before purchasing if you want a detailed in-hand description of any specific guitar.

Can I call and speak to someone about a guitar before I buy?

Yes, and we encourage it. Our team are working musicians, not order-takers. Call us at 605-348-6737 and ask about any instrument in our inventory. We will physically pull it off the wall and describe it to you in detail.

What is your return policy?

We offer a 14-day return policy if you change your mind and the item is returned undamaged. You are responsible for return shipping costs.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Financing options are available at checkout. Monthly payment options are designed to make high-ticket purchases more accessible without requiring full payment upfront.

How do you ship instruments?

Every instrument ships fully insured from our store in Rapid City, South Dakota. We offer free shipping on all website orders over $100. Guitars are packaged to survive transit, properly cased, braced, and protected.

Are you an authorized dealer?

Yes. We are an authorized dealer for Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, and many other brands. We are currently the number one independent Taylor Guitars dealer in the world, an award we have received two years running for 2024 and 2025. We are also a Top 10 premium dealer for Martin, Gibson, and Fender.

Do you sell on Reverb and Amazon as well as your own site?

Yes. We are one of the top 15 resellers globally on Reverb, where we have accumulated over 11,000 five-star reviews. We are also one of the only independent premium dealers in the world authorized to sell Taylor and Martin on Amazon.

How long have you been in business?

Haggerty's Music has been open since 1963. Our store is located at 515 Mount Rushmore Road, Rapid City, South Dakota.

Do you offer instrument repair?

Yes. Our certified technicians handle everything from routine setups to full restorations across fretted, orchestral, and band instruments. Our team holds certifications from Taylor Guitars, Yamaha, and other leading brands. Learn more HERE.

What brands do you carry?

Our core guitar brands include Taylor, Martin, Gibson, Fender, PRS, Epiphone, Suhr, Eastman, Gretsch, Luxxtone, Novo, Jackson, Charvel, Legator, and Yamaha among others. These are also the most searched brands on our site, so each has a dedicated collection page.

Do you offer music lessons?

Yes. We offer music lessons. You can find out more HERE.