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.

What's the Deal with Dumble Amps?

October 27, 2020

Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body Guitars: The Complete Guide

October 22, 2020

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.

David Gilmour's Guitar String Gauges

October 9, 2020

For the axe-slinging rockers of the world, guitar string gauges simply can't be overlooked. Cue David Gilmour, guitarist and co-vocalist of Pink Floyd, who – like many of the leading strummers of the past few decades – has opted for custom string gauges to craft his unique sounds.

How To Intonate A Guitar Quickly and Easily

October 6, 2020

The best way to set up and intonate your electric guitar to be perfectly in tune across the whole neck.

Guitar Fretboard Woods: The Ultimate Guide

October 5, 2020

Where Did the Wah Pedal Come From?

September 29, 2020

Baritone Guitar: Origins, Tunings and Place in Modern Culture

September 25, 2020

What Are Gold Foil Pickups?

September 10, 2020

10 Professional Musicians Who Play Inexpensive Guitars

August 28, 2020

From a masked metal icon to a new American R&B idol, you can easily find guitarists and bassists using affordable guitars, proving you don’t need to spend thousands to sound great.

The Definitive History of Slap Bass

August 26, 2020

From early jazz to modern metal, slap bass has had an impact on music that cannot be overlooked.

Bass Pickups: Breaking Down the Different Types

July 22, 2020

The Ultimate Guitar Tone Guide: 61 Tone Tips to Take Your Playing to the Next Level

March 25, 2020

The biggest, most thorough list of guitar tone tips ever assembled. These tips will help you improve your guitar tone, whether you mainly play on stage, in the studio, or just in your room.