Strings Direct Blog

You know us! We’re big on strings here at Strings Direct.  And we’re all about helping you make your strings sound as best as they can.  One aspect that can really help make a big difference to how your string sounds and vibrates is something known as the break angle.  You may have heard us talk about this in previous blog posts and to us, it’s a pretty big deal.  Here’s why…. What is break... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT “You don’t get that initial twang if you use the strings again.” 1977 Guitar Player Magazine  This instalment of the spotlight focuses the energy on the lower EQ register and brings our attention to a household name and a rock 'n' roll legend of the sub frequencies. It’s with great sobering irony I begin this feature on this particular date as it marks the 19th year anniversary for the passing of this legend... read more.

Fender strings have been around for a very, very long time, even preceding the birth of Strings Direct over 25 years ago. A staple of their string lineup’s lifetime has been the Original 150’s Pure Nickel range. In our latest review, our own Professor Twang decided put them through their paces... . THE HISTORY OF 'VINTAGE' NICKEL Most electric guitar sets are nickel, right?  Well, yes... and no!  You’ll see many electric string sets labeled... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "I will never claim to be a great guitarist in the sense of a virtuoso. I just try to play from my heart ♥️ " Week in, week out we look at many different guitar players from all genres and all generations and they are all iconic guitar legends in their own way 🤘. However, very few guitarists can be identified from just one note; one note that completely resonates with the player's... read more.