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.
King of Slide Ariel Posen Releases 'Mile End'
October 1, 2021
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The Secret behind Stevie Ray Vaughan's Guitar Strings
September 23, 2021
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Acoustic Strings on Electric Guitar: Revisited
September 14, 2021
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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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