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Stringjoy Guitar Blog

Guitar & Bass Knowledge.
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On The Stringjoy guitar blog, we write about guitar history, guitar gear, music theory, and yes, occasionally strings.

Guitar Pedal Order: How To Organize Your Pedalboard

October 24, 2022

There are few things more fun as a guitarist than buying new pedals and seeing what they can do. If ...

Fretless Bass: Surprising Origins and Famous Players

September 30, 2022

The fretless bass is one of the most iconic and easily identifiable sounds in all of music. The second you ...

Stringjoy Rangers Stainless Steel Bass Strings

What Are Stainless Steel Bass Strings Good For?

September 21, 2022

At Stringjoy we love to talk about strings, and bass strings are no exception. When it comes to bass strings, ...

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Why Guitar Strings Buzz

September 17, 2022

String buzz is an issue that nearly every guitar player runs into at some point. You get your guitar, go ...

Close up photo of an acoustic guitar, looking down from the neck.

Acoustic Guitar Bracing Types

September 9, 2022

Most guitarists probably don’t know much about the insides of their acoustic guitars, other than their inexplicable ability to make ...

Photo of a sunburst acoustic guitar looking up from the bridge.

Acoustic Guitar String Gauges: Which Is Best For You?

August 21, 2022

While it may seem inconsequential to beginners, the strings you put on your acoustic guitar have a massive impact on ...

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Best Strings for Acoustasonic

August 17, 2022

Though Fender’s Acoustasonic guitars had some doubters when they initially came out, they have proven to be a versatile and ...

Photo of Sonny Sharrock on-stage tuning his guitar.

Sonny Sharrock: An Overlooked Jazz Guitarist

August 11, 2022

Sonny Sharrock is one of jazz guitar’s most singular figures; he was one of the only guitarists in the first ...

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Drop Tuning Guitar Strings: What Gauges Are Best?

August 11, 2022

Is there anything more satisfying than drop tuning your guitar and letting those low notes drone? Personally, I don’t think ...

Photo of a man on-stage playing a guitar behind his back.

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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Most Expensive Guitars Ever Sold: The Top 10

July 29, 2022

With legendary names like Blackie, Tiger, and "the Holy Grail of Guitars," and equally legendary players such as Hendrix, Clapton, and Richards, these guitars are ...

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.

What’s It Like Building Guitars Full-Time? An Interview with Walsh Guitars

July 7, 2022

One of the relationships we really value at Stringjoy is our relationships with our builders, our luthiers, large scale, small ...

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.

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?

NICKEL WOUND

COATED NICKEL

PURE NICKEL

PHOSPHOR BRONZE

COATED PHOSPHOR

80/20 BRONZE

NICKEL ROUNDWOUND

STAINLESS ROUNDWOUND