Hector Ayala – Selected Works for Guitar We are honored to have a guest article by Rico Stover, well known for his five decade career primarily focused Latin and South American music, and 2013 recipient of the Guitar Foundation of America’s lifetime Artistic Achievement Award. Strings By Mail is also fortunate to carry many […]
Read moreThis article is about some ideas that developed before I was the owner of Strings By Mail. They helped some of my students at the Interlochen Arts Academy to stay inspired about practicing during those times when they might not be inspired enough to pick up the instrument for the usual reason of practicing to […]
Read moreTo Nylon from Steel Transitioning from a steel string guitar to a hybrid-crossover nylon string By Richard Robeson Until fairly recently, the term “acoustic guitar” was reserved primarily for steel string instruments, with most of the variety within the category coming from different combinations of tonewoods, and different body styles, with dreadnoughts being the most […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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