“These are a few of my favorite… strings.” One SBM Customer’s Acoustic String Thoughts By: Strings By Mail customer Russ Mason I got my first guitar when I was 15 years old. It was a used Martin 0-15, solid mahogany top, back and sides. It was a sweet little thing, which I played for years. […]
Read moreAs part of our Strings By Mail Sponsored Artist Blog Series, we will be presenting each of our sponsored artists in a casual Q & A format. They discuss the instruments they use, the types of strings they use & why, and any accessories that help with their playing. They also provide any valued advice […]
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 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 moreDifferent Types of Acoustic Guitar Strings and Manufacturing Techniques Many different techniques and processes are applied when manufacturing acoustic guitar strings. These manufacturing processes help to differentiate and optimize acoustic guitar strings for their intended instruments, various users, and musical playing styles. Round Core and Hex Core Strings Traditionally, the core wire of acoustic guitar […]
Read moreThere are many factors that can make acoustic guitar strings differ from each other in looks, playability, and sound. Perhaps one of the biggest differences between acoustic string choices is the gauge of the strings, also known as the string’s thickness or tension.When choosing acoustic guitar strings, the string gauges are usually listed on the […]
Read moreLet’s take a look at the wide world of Acoustic Guitar Strings. There are many acoustic guitar string manufacturers around the world who provide a wide variety of strings for a very diverse audience. When we are talking about acoustic guitars and their associated strings in this article, we are referring to the traditional “steel […]
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