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Exploring the World of Guitar Strings - From Basics to Beyond!

A journey through guitar strings - from techniques to tales of tradition.



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    Top 10 Museums for Guitar Lovers

    Top 10 Museums for Guitar Lovers

    Oct 11th 2023

    Top 10 Museums for Guitar LoversWe love learning about guitars, and we know our customers do, too. There are a lot of great museums that showcase the fantastic history of guitars and the people who … read more
    Ukulele Strings 101: Order, Names & More

    Ukulele Strings 101: Order, Names & More

    Sep 12th 2023

    A Guide to Ukulele Strings: Order, Names and More The right strings can make a huge difference in how your “Hawaiian guitar” sounds and plays. However, there are a lot of string options … read more
    How to Change Guitar Strings

    How to Change Guitar Strings

    Jul 17th 2023

    Click here to see a video showing you how to change guitar strings Follow the instructions below to change the strings on an acoustic guitar: The instructions below describe changing o … read more
    How to Clean a Guitar

    How to Clean a Guitar

    Jul 17th 2023

    Serious guitarists have a serious attachment to their guitars. We have all heard of B. B. King's guitar Lucille, Eddie Van Halen's Frankenstrat, Eric Clapton's Blackie and many more guitars treated mo … read more
    Bass Scale Length - Short? Medium? Long?

    Bass Scale Length - Short? Medium? Long?

    Jul 17th 2023

    Your Bass "Scale Length" is the distance from the Bridge to the Nut of your Bass. Your Bass "Speaking Length" is the distance from the Ball End of the String to the Nut of your Bass. The "Speak … read more