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.
Why Guitar Strings Buzz
September 17, 2022
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Acoustic Guitar Bracing Types
September 9, 2022
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Acoustic Guitar String Gauges: Which Is Best For You?
August 21, 2022
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Best Strings for Acoustasonic
August 17, 2022
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Sonny Sharrock: An Overlooked Jazz Guitarist
August 11, 2022
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Drop Tuning Guitar Strings: What Gauges Are Best?
August 11, 2022
This guide will cover the common misconceptions about drop tuned strings and what string gauges are best for drop tuning.
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Best Guitar Strings For Sweaty Hands
August 5, 2022
If you’ve been playing guitar for a while, you’re well acquainted with the struggle of sweaty hands and corroded strings.
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Peavey T-Series: Forgotten Gems?
July 9, 2022
The Peavey T-Series: a line of vintage, affordable, USA-made instruments? Seems impossible, right? Read about the T-60, T-40, and more.
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What's It Like Building Guitars Full-Time? An Interview with Walsh Guitars
July 7, 2022
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Guitar String Gauges in MM: A Helpful Guide
July 2, 2022
What are Guitar String Gauges in MM? This short guide will help you convert any guitar string gauge you see into millimeters in a flash.
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Phosphor Bronze vs 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings
July 1, 2022
Without question, phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze are the two most popular acoustic guitar string alloys—but what are the differences between them?
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CIJ Fenders vs MIJ Fenders: Is There a Difference?
June 30, 2022
What's better, a CIJ Fender or an MIJ Fender? Is there a difference? We dig into the history of "Crafted in Japan" and "Made in Japan" Fender guitars to try and get to the bottom of it.
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The History of Sunn Amplifiers
June 25, 2022
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Slap… Guitar?
June 17, 2022
We’ve all heard slap bass, but what about slap guitar? Though it’s not as common to see guitarists utilize slapping, it’s a technique that has been successfully employed by many great musicians.
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Bass Guitar Scale Lengths
June 15, 2022
The world of bass guitar scale lengths can be confusing, but the number of choices gives you plenty of options to find the tone that works for you
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Guitar Strings Order: How the Guitar is Tuned and Why
June 1, 2022
What's with the guitar strings order? We go in depth about the history, purpose, and advantages of the unconventional guitar string tuning.
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