Which are the best strings for beginners? What's the difference between electric and acoustic guitar strings? Should I use coated strings? What do string gauges mean?
All this and more from Guitar String Guide - your guide to guitar strings, tuning and more....
Laurence Juber Signature acoustic guitar strings from GHS
GHS have teamed up with former Wings guitarist Laurence Juber to produce Signature Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings. Originally from London, England, Juber has lived in California for many years. Since Wings split he has worked as a studio musician and played guitar for numerous television shows and movies, including playing the James Bond theme for the movie The Spy Who Loved Me.
Made from Cyrogenically treated Copper-Tin-Phosphor Alloy, GHS Laurence Juber Signature acoustic guitar strings were designed with the assistance of Laurence Juber, now a world renowned fingerstyle guitar player. read more »
Elixir Strings chosen for Michael Lewis Guitars
Michael Lewis Guitars has chosen to fit Elixir Strings as standard to all its guitars.
The new line of electric guitars by top session guitarist Michael Lewis are to be built by master luthiers at Southbound Custom (builders for Gibson and for Gruhn Guitars). read more »
How often do you change your strings?
Guitar strings age in several ways - they stretch, tarnish and get contaminated with sweat and dirt. Professional players change strings before each gig. For general light home use we would recommend you change your strings every 6 months as a minimum. If you play a lot then every few weeks would be more appropriate. read more »
Rotosound launch "British Steels" electric guitar strings
British guitar string maker Rotosound has launched new stainless steel strings based on their popular 1960s classics, but using improved processes and better materials
The original 1960s Rotosound stainless steel strings were used by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Pete Townsend, Brian May and many others, giving the clear, bright punchy 60's sound, read more »
Half gauge guitar strings
Choosing the best electric guitar string gauge for your guitar, type of music and playing style is never easy. Many guitarists wish there was an 'in-between' gauge... and there is!
Several string makers offer 9.5 gauge strings (or nine and a half, if you prefer) and they can be the perfect compromise between the two most common gauges - 9 gauge and 10 gauge strings. read more »
Rotosound launch new coated Nexus strings
Iconic British guitar string maker Rotosound have launched their first range of coated guitar strings for both acoustic and electric guitars under the brand name "Nexus". Both Nexus string types use a special polycoat material to give a smooth touch and longer life, improving tone and preventing tarnishing. read more »
GHS Sub-zero Boomers - electric guitar strings from the deep freeze!
GHS "Boomers" already have a big following, especially with guitarists in the USA.
Now GHS have launched super-boomers in the form of their Sub-Zero Boomers series.
The GHS Sub-Zero Boomer strings are cryogenically treated in a computerized system with liquid nitrogen, taking them down to a temperature of below -300 degrees fahrenheit, before gradually bringing them back up to room temperature. read more »
Guitar teaching aid solves beginners problem of left hand position
One of the biggest problems children (and adults) have when first learning to play the guitar is the correct position for their left hand when playing chords. There is a natural tendency for the student beginner to over-grip the guitar's neck and flatten the fingers on the fretboard, leading to much frustration as the chord is incorrectly fretted and doesn't sound as it should... read more »
