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.

True Temperament Frets Explained

March 16, 2023

Today, we take a closer look at true temperament frets, what they do, and why you might consider using them.

How to Adjust Your Guitar's Truss Rod

March 12, 2023

Light Strings vs Heavy Strings: What Gauge is Right for You?

March 5, 2023

While there are a few different materials to pick from, one of the first things you’re probably going to notice are the various sizes, or gauges, that strings are offered in.

How Speaker Size Affects Guitar Tone

February 21, 2023

We break down how speaker size affects guitar tone, and take a look at the most common speaker sizes, how they differ from each other, and who uses them for what.

Bolt On vs Set Neck vs Neck Thru

February 8, 2023

When it comes to guitar necks, you've got basically three options: Bolt On, Set Neck, or Neck Thru. So which is best for you?

Ultimate Guide to Guitar Maintenance You Can Do At Home

February 7, 2023

Tired of forking out $100 every time you need your guitar serviced? We’ll show you how you can master the most common guitar repair service in a few short weeks.

How Does Coil Splitting Work?

January 25, 2023

Coil splitting promises to give you all the tone you expect from a humbucker, but with the ability to switch to a single coil sound as well.

Ahead Of Their Time: How the Flying V and Explorer Guitars Came About

January 15, 2023

How Bucket Brigade Chips Changed Guitar Forever

January 6, 2023

The Top 5 Greatest Studio Guitarists of All Time

December 30, 2022

Pickup Magnet Types: Alnico vs Ceramic

December 26, 2022

History of Guitar Pick Materials

November 26, 2022

Best Acoustic Guitar Strings for Beginners

November 19, 2022

Best Guitar Strings for Metal

November 12, 2022

What are the best guitar strings for metal? Whether you're drop-tuning, or playing a 7 string or 8 string, here are our top picks.

Nickel Silver Frets vs Stainless Steel Frets

November 5, 2022

We talk about fret material—nickel silver vs stainless steel—and what advantages and disadvantages come with each, as well as what role different types of strings can play when it comes to your frets.