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PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “If you’re comfortable in life, I think the blues might evade you. Suffering is something holy.” Guitarplayer.com (2003) As we progress through so many players with various styles we discover you can never fully predict or stereotype any musician by their style in conjunction with their string choice.This journey of discovery has demonstrated the incredible contrasts in players' choices and ongoing curiosities & inspirations that keep them forever experimenting with their equipment and... read more.

Whilst DR Strings aren’t always mentioned in the same breathe as the big hitters such as Ernie Ball or D’Addario, they certainly deserve to share some of the attention that the larger string manufacturers tend to garner. https://youtu.be/jQA7IOKC4wo Based in Westwood, New Jersey, DR are a string brand proud to set themselves apart from the others.  They have mastered their craft and reputation over a long period of time, with a focus on attention to... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “WHO THE FUCK IS THAT GUITAR PLAYER?!” - JON BON JOVI Under the microscope in this edition of the Stringsdirect Player Spotlight we take a closer look at this outrageously exciting, aggressive and truly satisfying to musician to absorb, an outstanding player. 🎸Every once in a while we come across a player that is adored by fans and fellow musicians alike, a player that is literally from another level and the sounds, techniques,... read more.

Over the course of my last few articles, I have covered some of the most significant elements of string construction, and the impact that these elements have on both the tone and playability of strings for blues guitarists. If you haven’t had a chance to check those articles out, and you are also looking to find out a bit more about the differences between string sets, then you can find them here: Are Light Gauge... read more.