Time is the ultimate tone shaper for your guitar. Among the many factors that make you sound better in the long term, like practice – old guitar strings can alter the tone of your guitar in a matter of weeks. Much has also been made of why and when you should change strings, and all … Read more
Do guitar strings affect tone, and if so, how? We have all stood in front of tens of colorful string set packages, different gauges, materials, and prices in a music store, asking ourselves these questions. Each packaging promises more sustain, more snap, or that they never break under extreme pressure. Is it all born out … Read more
For beginner guitarists, images of cut fingers and sliced eyes play in their heads every time they restring or tune up their guitar. When in reality, the dangers of a snapped string are very minimal. When a guitar string snaps, it’s very, very rare that it hurts or causes any injury to the player. Of … Read more
If you’re looking to add some warmth to your guitar tone, choosing the right strings can certainly help. It is worth noting that your guitar and amp settings will make the biggest difference to your tone, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try out some new strings to find your sound. There are a few … Read more