Guitarists know that strings can make the last little bit of difference when trying to get just the right sound. If you’re a fan of modern singer-songwriters, for example, and want to capture that sound, you might wonder: What guitar strings does Ed Sheeran use? Ed Sheeran uses Elixir Nanoweb 80/20 Bronze Acoustic Guitar Strings, …
Since the dawn of Beatlemania in the early 1960s, through his final album, released posthumously in 2002, George Harrison was an icon of guitar, and his work has influenced generations of players. It’s pretty easy to see some of his collection of guitars, but what about strings? What guitar strings did George Harrison use? Among …
Have you ever noticed that over time your guitar strings might begin to smell bad? While this is undoubtedly annoying, you need not feel like something is wrong with your strings or guitar. I have heard numerous smells described, such as a garlic-like odor, a rich metallic smell, or even something resembling cat urine. Smelly …
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From the very beginning of civilization, stringed instruments like the lyre have been part of our culture, and people still play them today. If you picked up lyre, though, what would you use to string it? Can you use guitar strings on a lyre? While you’re going to be better off with a matched set …
That pesky G string. Why does it always seem to be the G string that drifts out of tune before any of the others? Are you just imagining this, or is something actually happening with this particular string? It turns out it is not just your imagination; there is something to this. Of course, the …
When you’re first learning to play guitar, it’s easy to get confused by all of the conventional wisdom out there, especially when it comes to re-stringing and tuning the guitar. Take locking tuners: You’re supposed to wrap you string around some tuner posts, but do you wrap your strings with a locking tuner? You should …
If you’re just starting to play guitar, you might find tuning up a chore, especially when you want to be learning. A common question from players, especially new ones, is: “How often should I tune my guitar?” Generally speaking, you should check the tuning of your guitar every time you play and fix any out …
If you’ve been playing the guitar for long enough then it should be clear that regular guitar maintenance will help your strings last longer. But what exactly does this so-called maintenance involves? Part of the process is pretty straightforward you need to keep your strings clean and your guitar properly stored, but what about conditioning? …
Some say most good things come to an end and that includes your guitar strings. I know I must sound dramatic but if you’ve ever tried changing the strings on your guitar, especially as a newbie then you know this is not a hassle-free process. Being a professional guitarist I don’t dread the end of …
Fewer events in a guitarist’s life are better than getting a brand-new guitar. Whether you are in a physical store picking out and playing a new axe or unboxing your newly shipped guitar, there is something magical about playing a new guitar. You have spent your hard-earned money and have done your research combing through …
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