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    What Is Double Picking on Guitar?

    What Is Double Picking on Guitar?

    Nov 18th 2024

    What Is Double Picking on Guitar?Once you’ve gotten the hang of holding a guitar pick and mastered basic techniques like downstroke and upstroke picking, it may be time to try some double-picking. You … read more
    How to Fix String Buzz on an Electric Guitar

    How to Fix String Buzz on an Electric Guitar

    Nov 14th 2024

    How to Fix String Buzz on Electric GuitarEvery guitarist knows the feeling: you go to pluck a string or play a chord, and instead of beautiful notes, you get a buzzing sound. At best, string buzz is a … read more
    Wolfgang Van Halen Guitar Strings

    Wolfgang Van Halen Guitar Strings

    Nov 11th 2024

    About Wolfgang Van HalenWhen your father and uncle are rock legends, it can be hard to live up to their standard — but Wolfgang Van Halen has done an admirable job. The son of Eddie and the nephew of … read more
    Vile Death Metal Guitar Strings

    Vile Death Metal Guitar Strings

    Nov 7th 2024

    About VileThey may not get the mainstream publicity of other death metal and black metal bands, but those on this scene know Vile is a force to reckon with. The band was founded in 1996 just outside S … read more
    Guitar Strings of Lucinda Williams

    Guitar Strings of Lucinda Williams

    Nov 4th 2024

    About Lucinda WilliamsFor more than 45 years, Lucinda Williams has set the musical bar by blending Americana, blues and country for a singer-songwriter sound all her own. After several albums that we … read more
    Guitar Strings of Nile Rodgers

    Guitar Strings of Nile Rodgers

    Oct 31st 2024

    About Nile RodgersEven if you’ve never heard Nile Rodgers’ name, you’ve almost certainly heard his work. Nile was born in 1952 and co-founded Chic, one of the leading disco-rock bands of the 1970s. Wi … read more
    Hunter Hayes Strings & Music Gear

    Hunter Hayes Strings & Music Gear

    Oct 28th 2024

    About Hunter HayesIt’s not an exaggeration to say Hunter Hayes has been a famous musician all his life. He gave his first performance at age two, began making TV appearances at age four, and played fo … read more
    What Strings Does Buddy Guy Use for His Guitar?

    What Strings Does Buddy Guy Use for His Guitar?

    Oct 24th 2024

    About Buddy GuyFew guitarists embody the term “living legend” like George “Buddy” Guy. As one of the leading artists behind the development and popularization of the Chicago blues, Buddy has inspired … read more

    Why Tim Henson Uses Ernie Ball Guitar Strings

    Oct 17th 2024

    About Tim HensonWhether through his solo work or as the lead guitarist and co-vocalist for Polyphia, Tim Henson is a modern virtuoso. He can play just about anything and often does, melding metal, pro … read more
    Kenny Smith Bluegrass Guitar Strings

    Kenny Smith Bluegrass Guitar Strings

    Oct 14th 2024

    About Kenny SmithHe may have a common name, but the music and sound of Kenny Smith are uncommon indeed. He’s been a professional bluegrass guitarist for over 30 years, winning two International Bluegr … read more
    Guitar Strings Paul Stanley Uses

    Guitar Strings Paul Stanley Uses

    Oct 10th 2024

    About Paul StanleyThere are rock stars and then there’s Paul Stanley. As the rhythm guitarist and frontman for KISS, Paul brought rock fans 50 years of iconic riffs and showmanship as “The Starchild”, … read more