When 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 […]

The 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 […]

There 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 […]

There are many factors that can make electric guitar strings differ from each other in appearance, playability, and sound. Perhaps one of the biggest differences between electric string choices is the gauge of the strings, also known as the string’s thickness, which impacts tension. Determining the Right String Gauge for Your Electric Guitar When determining […]

The basic composition and functionality of electric guitar strings have remained relatively the same since they came into the mainstream back in the 1950’s, even as guitar string manufacturers adapted with the evolution of magnetic pickups in electric guitars. However, new manufacturing techniques, materials, and finishing processes are giving musicians many more options and are […]