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.
Neck Relief 101: A Beginner's Guide
September 16, 2023
Neck relief can be intimidating. How do I adjust neck relief? What if I damage the neck? How do I know when it’s right? Let's find out.
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Overdrive vs Distortion: What's the Difference?
September 13, 2023
We break down the similarities and differences between overdrive and distortion, what they are, and why you’d want to use one or the other.
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Open D Tuning: The Ultimate Guide
August 25, 2023
Everything you need to know about open D tuning, from how to tune and play chords to scales and popular songs.
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The Surprising History of 5 String Bass
August 19, 2023
Where exactly did 5 string basses come from? Who invented them? How did we go from 4 string to 5 string basses and why?
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Iconic Offsets: Jazzmaster vs. Jaguar
August 18, 2023
Despite their similar looks, Fender Jaguar and Fender Jazzmaster offset guitars are about as far apart as Fenders get.
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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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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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