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Round Core Guitar Strings vs. Hex Core Guitar Strings: Pros and Cons

May 30, 2017

Are round core guitar strings or hex core guitar strings better? We look at the pros and cons of each to help you decide what’s right for your guitar.

3 Guitar String Problems We Fix

April 25, 2017

Guitar strings have remained largely unchanged for many decades, but that doesn't mean there isn't room for improvement. And we're all about improvement.

Are All Guitar Strings The Same?

March 7, 2017

Guitar Hacks: 11 Tips and Tricks for Your Guitar

February 1, 2017

I hope you're ready to channel your inner MacGyver, because we've collected a list of some of our favorite guitar hacks to help make your life as a musician a little easier.

Stringjoy Reviews: Electric, Acoustic & Bass Guitar Strings

January 10, 2017

Even though you'll never know exactly what our strings will sound like until you get them on your own guitar and play them through your own rig, these reviews should give you an idea of the rich, sparkly, new string tone that awaits you when you do pull the trigger on your own set of Stringjoy strings.

What Are The Best Acoustic Guitar Strings For You?

December 5, 2016

With all the different sizes, finding the best acoustic guitar strings can be hard. This blog post will help you figure out which strings are best for you.

Recording Acoustic Guitar: Tips and Tricks for the Perfect Sound

November 21, 2016

Recording acoustic guitar can be challenging. It’s hard to say what the best technique is best, but we'll point you in a good direction.

The Best Isolated Guitar Tracks: Our 7 Favorites

November 7, 2016

These 7 isolated guitar tracks unveiled some surprising revelations that no one would ever suspect when listening to the otherwise famous original releases.

The Boss Metal Zone MT-2 Pedal: What's it good for?

October 31, 2016

The Boss Metal Zone MT-2 is one of the most controversial guitar pedals ever. Why is it so popular, why is it so hated, and is there anything good about it?

History of the Guitar: Acoustic to Electric, Ancient to Modern

October 18, 2016

No musical instrument has shaped the development of music through modern history as much as the guitar. But what's the history of the guitar itself? Why did this one instrument become the iconic symbol of 20th Century musical genres such as jazz, blues, and—of course—rock and roll?

Zakk Wylde's Guitar String Gauges

June 15, 2016

Zakk Wylde is known for his punishing down-tuned tones, lightning leads and loads of squealing pinch harmonics. These guitar string gauges get him there.

Acoustic Blues Guitar Techniques: Piedmont Style

May 9, 2016

How I created my own custom guitar string set

November 20, 2015

Billy Gibbons' Guitar String Gauges

November 3, 2015

Much debate has been centered around his amplifiers, guitars, and pickups, but to sound like Billy, you have to play like Billy, and that starts with the strings.

How To Change Guitar Strings The Right Way

July 23, 2015

How to change your electric or acoustic guitar strings the right way, the first time.

Guitar Wood Types: A Guide to the Tonewoods Used in Guitar Building

April 14, 2015

Wood matters. The type of wood, along with how it is treated in the factory, will determine what a guitar looks, sounds, and plays like.