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James Hetfield launches his first-ever signature guitar strings with Ernie Ball
By Sam Roche last updated
“It's only taken 40 years for me to have my own strings – come on!”

Best flatwound bass strings 2025: how to choose the right flatwounds for you
By Ed Friedland last updated
Get one of the most iconic bass tones ever with our pick of flatwound bass guitar strings

D'Addario XS strings review: bring tone, longevity and a smooth feel to the electric/acoustic coated string world
By Paul Riario last updated
For one GW editor, the stigma of coated strings is over

60 years of Ernie Ball: the history of a family business that changed the world of guitar and bass as we know it
By Chris Gill published
With the help of Sterling Ball, we unpack the history behind a great American success story

Best guitar strings for metal 2025: our top string picks for the metalheads
By Matt McCracken last updated
Whether you’re into death metal or djent, the best guitar strings for metal will always deliver

Best acoustic guitar strings for beginners 2025: Our top choices for getting to grips with acoustic guitar
By Matt McCracken last updated
Entering the world of acoustic guitar can be daunting, so make sure you get off on the front foot with the best beginner acoustic guitar strings

Jim Root partners with Dunlop for chug-friendly drop A and drop B signature strings
By Matt Owen published
The Slipknot guitarist's new custom-gauge sets seek to provide tuning stability and high-end clarity capable of accommodating his low-end six-string onslaughts

Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein launches new Monster Gear company with signature string sets
By Matt Owen published
A trio of Von Frankenstein signature string sets will be joined by custom-gauge sets for Gary Holt, Logan Mader and Jeff Loomis, and all are made in collaboration with Sheptone
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