Category: Strings

Gibson’s SG originally came as a twist on Les Paul’s legendary single-cutaway design. And although we had the same dual humbucker or dual P90 pickup formation, the body is significantly thinner. And aside from being a noticeably lighter guitar, there are some other ergonomic features in there that make it very comfortable to play, especially…

The J45 is Gibson’s best-selling guitar model of all time. It’s been around since the early 1940s, and it’s earned the nickname “the workhorse” for its durability and reliability. The dreadnought shape and all-tonewood construction give this guitar a full, warm tone. It’s also known for its smooth-playing feel and responsive neck design. The right…

So why get bass strings for slap and pop? Well, the bass guitar, although often considered to be a simple instrument, is actually full of nuances. When it comes to playing styles, none is more dynamic than slapping. In order to get that trademark sound, you will need a decent set of strings. In a…

The majority of banjos you’ll find on the market use 5 strings in “open G” tuning, meaning that if you strum without pressing any frets you’ll play a G chord. The 6-string banjo, on the other hand, is tuned like a guitar, making it an excellent choice if that’s your main instrument but you want…

Bluegrass music puts a special kind of demand on strings. Not only do you rely on them to give you the right bright twang to your sound, the quick tempos and aggressive picking can destroy a string not built strong enough to stand up to it.  A heavier string can also help give you more…

If you’re looking to play heavy metal bass, there’s a whole lotta things to keep in mind if you want to attain that perfect sound. Sure, an average sound isn’t too difficult to attain, but just being average won’t get you anywhere these days, so you better take things to the next level ASAP. So,…

With just about any guitar out there, it is of utmost importance that you equip your axe with a proper set of strings. But that’s also the point when a peculiar problem arises: much like many things in music, strings offer different tones, and the tone that’s best for you very much depends on your…

If you happen to be a metal guitarist and you’re looking to achieve the most enormous chug this world can offer, there’s a very good chance that you are in fact in pursuit of the drop B tuning. Introduced way back in the ’70s by Victor Griffin from the band Pentagram, this tuning came a…