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.
Gypsy Jazz Guitar: Django Reinhardt's Seminal Style
September 3, 2021
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What Guitar Strings I Used To Play...
September 2, 2021
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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!?
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What's the Deal With DADGAD Tuning?
July 28, 2021
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Do Guitar Cabinets Really Make A Difference?
July 24, 2021
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Chord Progressions: Unlock the Secrets to Songwriting
May 22, 2021
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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.
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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.
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Guitar Case Essentials: A Survival Guide
February 13, 2021
Don't leave for a gig without these essential guitar accessories in your case.
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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.
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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.
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Nashville Tuning, but Tuned Down?
February 4, 2021
What happens when you tune a guitar to Nashville Tuning, but then tune it down four half-steps to C Standard?
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Set Phasers to Stun: The History and Uses of the Phase Shifter
December 1, 2020
What exactly defines a phaser effect? How does a phase shifter differ from other modulation effects? Here's what you need to know.
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What's the Deal with Dumble Amps?
October 27, 2020
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Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body Guitars: The Complete Guide
October 22, 2020
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12-String Guitar: From the Street to the Stage
October 13, 2020
Curious about the history of the 12-string guitar? From Lead Belly to Pink Floyd trace the mysterious journey behind this popular folk instrument.
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