Strings Direct Blog

Scale length for bass guitars can be a rather grey area and ensuring that you choose the correct length strings for your bass can often prove troublesome. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the murky waters of bass scale length.  Let’s get to it…. First things first; when it comes to understanding the length of strings we need for our bass, it’s important to know the difference between 3 important measurements. ... read more.

- PLAYER SPOTLIGHT - “My title is the: 'Queen of Rock 'n' Roll' which I accept like that: 👋 and like that: 👊 “ This is Suzi Quatro in the Stringsdirect Player Spotlight This week we feature a real staple icon of rock ’n’ roll, a revolutionary player in more ways than one.  A wild, androgynous character who’s taken it every step of the way and "played the boys at their own game”!Respected and treasured... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "I was born to play the bass." Quote from Bass Player Magazine Lemmy Kilmister Player Spotlight As we ascend to the height of summer, the festival season is bellowing through the fields, we always feel the spirit of rock ‘n’ roll is alive and kicking. It feels as though, in the modern day music scene, the present relies heavily on the past; where historical musicians and legends become the inspiration and regeneration for... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "My biggest strength as a musician is that I sound like myself, not anybody else. I think the main point of music is expression" Bass Player Magazine Discovering players and having a closer look at their unique approaches and individual personalities in relation to their instruments has been a fascinating journey, this particular spotlight is really one that breaks the mould and is about as punk rock as you will ever get.An instantly recognisable... read more.