Strings Direct Blog

"I’ll tell you, the argument about string gauges is about the silliest thing a guitarist can engage in."   JOHN MAYER: HISTORY This week’s player spotlight takes us stateside again to take a closer look at one of the most emulated and influential guitar players of today’s generation.  A true guitar hero and one that continues to influence players young and old.  Ladies and Gents… Mr. John Mayer. Born to school teacher parents in Fairfield,... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “I realised I had made it when I could pay my rent for more than a month without relying on anyone” - B.A guitarworld.com 2020 The discovery of the most iconic players both past and present continues with arguably one off the greatest singer-songwriters to evolve from within Canadian borders.This man is the reason many of us have picked up a guitar in the first place he's such an influential figure, he's racked... read more.

Sometimes it can feel like you’ve been through every set of strings under the sun, but often there’s something just lurking outside your peripheral vision. Whilst half round strings are nothing new, there are few people that have heard of them, let alone tried them... Lucky for you, our man on the ground, Professor Twang has given these a good going over to help give you an overview of what you can expect from the... read more.

As bass players, we’re most certainly all familiar with the standard roundwound string, some of us may even be flatwound advocates, however, did you know that there is a ‘third string’ out there! Sitting right in the middle of roundwound and flatwound, half round strings offer the best of both worlds and could be the best string you’re yet to have heard of. My name is Ben Hearn and the good folks at Strings Direct... read more.