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.
Chorus vs. Flange: What's The Difference?
August 11, 2023
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Using a Violin Bow on Guitar: The Origins of Bowed Guitar
August 8, 2023
Where did bowed guitar come from? Who decided to use a bow on a guitar, an instrument not meant to be bowed? And where does one even start if they’d like to try it out?
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The Rise of Rickenbacker: from Beatles to Basses
July 8, 2023
The history of Rickenbacker, makers of some of the most iconic, unique, and easily identifiable guitars and basses of all time.
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Guitar Pedal History: The Origins of Every Guitar Effect Pedal
July 3, 2023
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Open C Tuning for Guitar: The Ultimate Guide
June 27, 2023
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History of the Fender Telecaster
June 21, 2023
The history of the Telecaster, from Leo Fender's first inceptions to the experimental Telecasters of today.
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Guitar Strings for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
June 14, 2023
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Open G Tuning: The Ultimate Guide
June 9, 2023
Whether you’ve been playing in open G before or are a total beginner, this guide will cover everything you need to know about open G.
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Drop C Tuning: The Ultimate Guide
May 11, 2023
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Active vs Passive Pickups
May 7, 2023
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How to Adjust Intonation on an Acoustic Guitar
April 27, 2023
With the right knowledge and approach, you can get your acoustic guitars' intonation set at home and have your guitar sounding great.
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The Nashville Number System Explained
April 17, 2023
The NNS has become a standard for professional musicians in nearly every genre, and for good reason—it is an incredibly effective way to write and communicate chord progressions/charts, whether on paper or on-the-spot.
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How Guitar Tuning Machines Have Changed Over Time
April 11, 2023
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Types of Guitar Finishes: Nitro vs Poly & More
April 7, 2023
We look Nitro, Poly, and other types of guitar finishes, their history, and why you might or might not prefer one type of the other.
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Open E Tuning for Guitar: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
April 6, 2023
The ultimate guide to open E tuning, covering everything from how to tune to playing chords and scales.
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P-90 Pickups History: The Making of a Classic
March 28, 2023
The origins of the P-90 are a classic tale of American ingenuity, so let’s take a look at how these pickups managed to become a guitar mainstay.
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