The Evolution of Double Bass, Acoustic Bass, and Electric Bass Strings The Double Bass The traditional Double Bass has long been a staple in most orchestra string sections and string ensembles. It is also commonly referred to as an Upright Bass, Stand-Up Bass, Doghouse Bass, Gut Bass, Acoustic Bass, as well as a few […]
Read moreOn how I came to write Guitar Academy… -by Richard Corr Guitar Academy In my early years of teaching guitar, I became familiar with most of the available methods. I went from one to another, hoping to find a method that covered all the important areas, one that I could confidently recommend to my students. […]
Read moreToneRite Play-In Accelerator Acoustic stringed instruments, traditionally made from a variety of wood, go through an aging process that can have a dramatic effect on the sound of the instrument over time. In addition to this natural aging process, acoustic stringed instruments are also physically and sonically affected from the amount that they are played […]
Read moreIntroduction by John Wunsch – owner of Strings By Mail Suzuki guitar programs have become an integral part of the ascendance of Classical Guitar and I have personally witnessed the positive impact Suzuki has had for my nieces as young musicians. I am gratified to be able to say that the Strings By Mail line […]
Read moreFrank Koonce has been long established as a preeminent voice in the Classical Guitar world in regard to transcription & interpretation of the works of J.S. Bach. As the owner of Strings By Mail, I am personally gratified that Frank, a friend since out days together at North Carolina School of the Arts studying under […]
Read moreWhen it comes to navigating the wide world of electric guitar string choices, there are also various styles of coated and treated strings to consider. These treated and coated strings have a microscopic layer that helps protect the strings from oxidation, and from the natural oils from players’ fingers. Treated and coated electric guitar strings […]
Read moreWhen it comes to the wide world of acoustic guitar strings, there are various methods and styles of coated strings. These coatings can help to protect the strings from oxidation, and from the natural oils from players’ fingers. Coated strings can also help strings to last longer over time, but they tend to produce a […]
Read moreThe various materials that electric guitar strings and their outer wrappings (wound) are composed of can have a very dramatic effect on how the strings play, feel, and sound. What Are Electric Guitar Strings Made Of? Plain steel strings are a harder material that lend to a brighter sound with greater volume, however steel strings […]
Read moreThe various materials that acoustic guitar strings are composed of can have a very dramatic effect on how the strings play, feel, and sound. Harder materials, such as Plain steel strings, help to produce brighter sounds at a greater volume. However, these steel strings can be so hard that they can also lend to wearing […]
Read moreThere are many different techniques and processes applied when manufacturing electric guitar strings. These manufacturing processes can help to differentiate and optimize the electric guitar strings for their intended electric guitars, various users, and their eclectic musical playing styles. What Are Electric Guitar Strings Made Of? Very similar to acoustic guitar strings in construction, the […]
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