Strings Direct Blog

When it comes to choosing guitar strings, most players tend to focus on string gauge. And this is not so surprising. Altering or experimenting with different gauge strings has an instant impact on how your guitar feels to play. And this in turn affects the tone that you create. If you are still experimenting with different gauge strings - or if you don’t know where to start when it comes to string gauge - then... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “Ginger Baker and myself were really a hot jazz rhythm section, and even when Eric was playing, Cream was basically a jazz band. We never told Eric that, but that's another story.” Quote - J. Bruce for Tony Bacon 1989 (14.05.20) The definition of an icon and a heritage musician embedded into musical history is something that can only be given, not claimed. For a player to gain recognition by both fans and... read more.

The world of guitar strings is not always easy to navigate. As is often the case with guitar gear, when it comes to picking the right guitar strings, there is an overwhelming amount of choice. Not only do strings come in different gauges, they are also wound in different ways and made from different materials.In my last article, I explored the topic of string gauge and the potential benefits for blues guitarists of opting for... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “That moment on stage, when it’s going well, when I’m not thinking, I chase that moment.” designpartners.com/heafy/ In this edition we drop the focus onto a very interesting and continuously active, hard-working, focused guitar player. A true role model in the modern age of how to utilise the modern methods combined with traditional dedication and drive to succeed and maintain his prestigious status. This weeks icon almost single-handedly defines the term “Flow”  Imagine... read more.