Stringjoy Guitar Blog

Guitar & bass knowledge. No strings attached.

On the stringjoy guitar blog, we write about guitar history, guitar gear, music theory, and yes, occasionally strings.

Tuning Your Guitar: 5 Guitar Tuning Tips for Beginners

November 3, 2021

An Express History of Expression Pedals

October 27, 2021

King of Slide Ariel Posen Releases 'Mile End'

October 1, 2021

The Secret behind Stevie Ray Vaughan's Guitar Strings

September 23, 2021

Acoustic Strings on Electric Guitar: Revisited

September 14, 2021

Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Django Reinhardt's Seminal Style

September 3, 2021

What Guitar Strings I Used To Play...

September 2, 2021

Stringjoy Factory Tour with Rhett Shull

August 6, 2021

Our friend Rhett Shull took a trip to Nashville and asked to see what makes our process so unique - how could we say no!?

What's the Deal With DADGAD Tuning?

July 28, 2021

Do Guitar Cabinets Really Make A Difference?

July 24, 2021

Chord Progressions: Unlock the Secrets to Songwriting

May 22, 2021

Wound G String (or Wound 3rd): Is It Right For You?

May 4, 2021

Is a wound G string or a wound 3rd the right move for you and your guitar? We look into the history, usage, advantages and disadvantages to help you decide.

How To Record Electric Guitar: Understanding Mics and Mic Placement

April 27, 2021

Recording electric guitar is both an art and a science, but this guide gives you the basics of how to record electric guitar.

Guitar Case Essentials: A Survival Guide

February 13, 2021

Don't leave for a gig without these essential guitar accessories in your case.

Can You Use a Plain 4th Guitar String?

February 10, 2021

We see enough people ordering plain 4th strings in custom sets of Stringjoys that we thought we'd try out a plain 4th ourselves.

Oddball Guitars with Built-In Effects

February 5, 2021

Depending on who you ask, guitars with built-in effects are either a step in the right direction or an absolute abomination.