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.
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.
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What's It Like Building Guitars Full-Time? An Interview with Walsh Guitars
July 7, 2022
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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.
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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?
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CIJ Fenders vs MIJ Fenders: Is There a Difference?
June 30, 2022
What's better, a CIJ Fender or an MIJ Fender? Is there a difference? We dig into the history of "Crafted in Japan" and "Made in Japan" Fender guitars to try and get to the bottom of it.
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The History of Sunn Amplifiers
June 25, 2022
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Slap… Guitar?
June 17, 2022
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Bass Guitar Scale Lengths
June 15, 2022
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The History of the Fender Jazzmaster
June 10, 2022
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Guitar Strings Order: How the Guitar is Tuned and Why
June 1, 2022
What's with the guitar strings order? We go in depth about the history, purpose, and advantages of the unconventional guitar string tuning.
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Why Are Pre-War Martin Guitars So Expensive?
May 27, 2022
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How Was the Humbucker Invented?
May 18, 2022
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What Are Guitar Strings Made From?
May 12, 2022
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Into New Territories: Guitar Expands into Novel Genres
March 10, 2022
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How to Make Your Acoustic Guitar Sound Better, at Home!
March 2, 2022
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Quarter Tone Guitar Tuning: How To Get More Notes With Less Cash
February 24, 2022
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