Latest about Guitar Strings
Sick of spending too much on guitar strings? Stock up for less with these Prime Day discounts from Ernie Ball, D'Addario and more
With discounted options for both acoustic and electric, there's never been a better time to stock up on strings
“Sometimes the guitar will tell you what it likes the best”: How to choose the right strings for your guitar
String guru Curt Mangan busts myths and drops knowledge that will help us make better decisions when it comes to the most fundamental gear purchase we routinely make
Gibson ventures into the signature string market with first-ever Dave Mustaine set
The set – which the Megadeth frontman uses on all his tour guitars – has been unveiled alongside a custom black leather strap
Jared James Nichols and Henrik Linder have a new favorite set of strings – and they're designed to get more from your guitar
DR's Dragon Skin+ strings feature an innovative coating design that aims to get strings vibrating to their full potential – so much so that Henrik Linder thinks they “will change the way I play music”
Best nylon guitar strings 2025: top picks from D'Addario, La Bella, Ernie Ball and more
Warm and mellow to bright and snappy; we look at the best nylon guitar strings on offer
“Coated strings definitely mitigate finger noise”: How different strings affect your acoustic guitar tone
Strings have a major influence on your acoustic sound – here’s how to choose the right ones for your guitar
Why Mdou Moctar loves two-year-old strings – and what makes the Roland Cube his favorite amp
The gear (or lack of) behind Mdou Moctar's searing signature sound on Funeral For Justice, which fuses Saharan rock music with Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen flair
Flatwound vs roundwound bass strings: What’s the difference?
Mellow and warm or bright and snappy? We look at the key differences between flatwound and roundwound bass strings
Classical guitar setup – get the most out of your nylon-string
Got an old nylon-string sitting about the house? With a little TLC it could be a real player. Here's how you can get your nylon-string or classical guitar playing its best
“If you don’t have good tone with just your amp and your guitar, ain’t no pedal gonna help you”: Sue Foley is dropping truth bombs and nylon-string blues in her tribute to the pioneering women of guitar
One Guitar Woman finds Sue Foley getting technically adventurous as she covers Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Memphis Minnie and Maybelle Carter
