Strings and Beyond Blog
Exploring the World of Guitar Strings - From Basics to Beyond!
A journey through guitar strings - from techniques to tales of tradition.
Coated vs. Uncoated Guitar Strings: Which is Best for You?To coat or
not to coat — that is the question when it comes to guitar strings. Each option
has its loyalists, some of whom are very vocal. S
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Guitar String Care 101: Simple Maintenance Tips
Strings are
the lifeblood of your guitar. We’ve discussed
how different guitar strings can change an instrument’s sound and
feel. But when the
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Reviewing
the Different Types of D'Addario Strings
Anyone who’s played guitar for more than a minute has likely heard of
D’Addario. The family behind
the world’s biggest manufacturer of m
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Steel vs. Nylon Strings: What's the Difference?The two most
common guitar string materials are steel and nylon. Although we have discussed
the differences briefly in other articles, including our lo
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When to
Change Your Guitar Strings: Signs That it's Time for a Fresh SetThe most
basic form of guitar maintenance is changing the strings. Whether the strings
are made of steel, bronze, nylon or ca
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Guitar Setup Tool Kits for BeginnersSo you’ve
just bought your first guitar. Learn a few chords and you’re ready to shred in
clubs and concert halls, right? Not quite. Like a carpenter, electrician
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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
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From Elixir to D'Addario: A Comparison of Popular Guitar
String Brands
There are
dozens of guitar string brands on the market, and it can be hard to know if
they offer the right strings
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Stringing Along: A History of Guitar Strings and Their EvolutionIf you’ve ever
shopped for guitar strings, you know there are a lot of choices. Steel strings,
nylon strings, bronze strings, silk str
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The Sound of Nylon: Advantages and Applications of Classical
Guitar StringsDo you need a
break from the twang of steel and bronze strings? Nylon might be the answer.
These acoustic classical guitar
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How to Choose the Right Strings for Your Electric Guitar
Without
strings, even the finest Les Paul or the perfect Strat is just a decoration. But there’s a
lot more to it than just grabbing
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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
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