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Exploring the World of Guitar Strings - From Basics to Beyond!

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    Bass Scale Length - Short? Medium? Long?

    Bass Scale Length - Short? Medium? Long?

    Jul 17th 2023

    Your Bass "Scale Length" is the distance from the Bridge to the Nut of your Bass. Your Bass "Speaking Length" is the distance from the Ball End of the String to the Nut of your Bass. The "Speak … read more
    How to tune a guitar

    How to tune a guitar

    Jul 17th 2023

    Tuning your guitar takes practice and patience. The steps below describe how to tune your guitar once you have the 6th string in tune. However, a standard guitar tuner can help you tune each string … read more
    Acoustic Guitar String Gauges Guide

    Acoustic Guitar String Gauges Guide

    Jul 14th 2023

    So many guitar strings, so little time. When you take into account all of the brands, materials and sizes for guitar strings, the number can seem infinite, and the effect can be mind-boggling. And … read more
    Acoustic Guitar Strings Infographic

    Acoustic Guitar Strings Infographic

    Jul 14th 2023

    Strung up about what acoustic guitar strings to buy? At some point, all guitar players will ask themselves ?What are the right acoustic strings for me?? Over the years, the choices have become overwhe … read more
    Electric Guitar String Gauges Guide

    Electric Guitar String Gauges Guide

    Jun 28th 2023

    Acoustic or electric? Each type of guitar has its pros and cons, but electric guitars do offer some intrinsic advantages. For example, they tend to be smaller and easier to handle than acoustics. Beca … read more