Strings Direct Blog

If you’re a bass player, you’ll be well accustomed to seeing bright, colourful silk wraps around the tops of your strings.  In some cases, you may even have noticed silk-wrapped down at the other end too. But have you ever wondered why the silk is there? What’s its purpose?  And is the silk winding only reserved for bass players? Well wonder no more, in this blog we're gonna get all silky! Protection for the Strings... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "I think tone is 90% about the way a person plays, not which instruments they play" -  Vintageguitar.com" This week we visit and spend some time in the world of a true songsmith and a real heritage master of the craft. A player and composer with a real natural talent for catchy melodies and hooky classic riffs. This is a guy that doesn’t rate himself as guitarist and tends to describe himself as... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “Music is all about wanting to be better at it.” - Geddy Lee - Rush.com The science of music is often discussed amongst the many, the evolution of sound and recordings is always in the intros of the many, so in this edition we take a look at a man that is in the interest of the many and a truly awe-inspiring cocktail 🍸 of the two highlighted topics. This incredibly unique character... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “While many musicians fit easily into a single category, Steve Vai’s unique musical vision remains unclassifiable. After more than 30 years, Vai continues to use unbridled guitar virtuosity and soulful artistry to explore the spectrum of human emotion.”  - Vai.com Image credit: Frans Schellekens/Redferns New York, New York, New Wave, New Age, a land of remarkable achievements and unlimited opportunity. A fitting location for this weeks spotlight; we look to uncover, discover, and... read more.