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.

The 10 Greatest Slide Solos of All Time

May 15, 2025

Slide guitar is more than a technique - it's pure tone. Let's dive into the 10 best slide guitar solos ever recorded.

Top 11 Fictional Bands from TV and Film

April 27, 2025

Some fictional bands sound better than whatever’s topping the charts right now. Here are eleven bands that prove that you don’t have to exist to rock.

Choosing the Best Strings for Your Hollow Body

April 10, 2025

Still stringing up your hollow body with the same set you use on your Strat or Les Paul? You're missing out on what makes these guitars really sing.

Choosing the Best Strings for Your Telecaster

April 3, 2025

The Telecaster's beauty may lie in its simplicity, but choosing the right strings can help open a world of complex sounds.

Choosing the Best Strings for Your Les Paul

March 27, 2025

Selecting the right strings is crucial if you want to get the best out of your Les Paul. Let's dive in and find the perfect match for your LP.

Choosing the Best Strings for Your Stratocaster

March 20, 2025

When deciding which strings to choose for your Strat, there's no wrong answer, but a little guidance - and really good strings - will connect you with this legendary guitar in a big way.

Legendary Hues: Classic Fender Guitar Finishes

March 16, 2025

Discover the history and inspiration behind classic Fender colors, from automotive influences to surf culture staples.

3 Legendary Guitar Techs & The Guitar Gods They Served

March 2, 2025

Behind every great guitarist, there’s an unsung hero: their tech. These wizards ensure that instruments stay in perfect working order no matter how much rock-n-roll wear-and-tear they endure.

The Plectrum Spectrum: A Brief History of Guitar Picks

February 23, 2025

The guitar pick has evolved into an essential - and personal - tool for players everywhere, coming in a dizzying array of materials, thicknesses, textures, and shapes.

The Way of the Wobble: Tremolo vs Vibrato Guitar Effects

January 26, 2025

When it comes to electric guitar effects, few terms are as often misunderstood as tremolo and vibrato. Let’s set the record wobbly and explore these effects from their roots in classical music to all their amplified glory.

Carving Their Own Paths: 5 Guitar Builders You Need to Know

January 19, 2025

A profile of five builders who have carved out a niche by crafting guitars that are modern classics.

Buffers: The Humble Heroes of Electric Guitar

January 12, 2025

Tucked away in your signal chain is an often overlooked hero: the buffer. These tiny circuits preserve your tone and help you sound like you. But how?