How much force to fret a guitar string?
Let’s say your guitar is strung with a set of strings having a total tension of 120 lbs for an average of 20 lbs tension… Read More »How much force to fret a guitar string?
Strings
Balanced Tension Strings
I’m a fan of flat wound strings for jazz and even sometimes for blues. My second choice in electric guitar strings is pure nickel round… Read More »Balanced Tension Strings
Deciphering Telecaster Saddles
Although I love the new Squire Classic Vibe 60s Telecaster Thinline guitar I recently purchased, it’s my first Telecaster. Owning it has introduced me to… Read More »Deciphering Telecaster Saddles
Improving my guitar’s tone. Part 3: Different strings?
So far I’ve discussed improving the tone from a guitar cabinet and swapping a pickup in my arch top from Eastman Guitars. The third tonal… Read More »Improving my guitar’s tone. Part 3: Different strings?
Are my strings too tight?
A general rule for guitarists who want to change from standard to an opening tuning is to tune down for acoustic guitar and up for… Read More »Are my strings too tight?
12 String Guitars, Tunings and Tension
I’ve decided to keep the Breedlove 12 String Guitar I ordered. Now I’ve got to share all the random things suggested by owning a 12-string… Read More »12 String Guitars, Tunings and Tension
Broken: Aquila Red Banjo String
Broken strings are a nuisance that most players of stringed instruments have faced. After the fact, you often want to determine why the string broke.… Read More »Broken: Aquila Red Banjo String
After 9 years I changed the strings on my guitars
… whether the strings needed changing or not! What? How is that possible? Am I crazy? Seriously, I just changed the strings on 3 of my guitars.… Read More »After 9 years I changed the strings on my guitars
Flat Wound Guitar Strings
I love flatwound strings on electric guitars, particularly hollow body jazz guitars. I’ve currently got flat wound strings on three of my guitars, one of… Read More »Flat Wound Guitar Strings
Electric Guitar Strings
So many string choices for your electric guitar. As for acoustic guitars, there are differences based on composition, wrap style and treatments. But many of… Read More »Electric Guitar Strings
