Strings Direct Blog

Hi guys, I’m Trevor Newnham.  A session bassist, touring musician, and good friend of the fold at Strings Direct.  The lovely chaps at Strings Direct have asked me to review some bass strings for you and over the coming months, I'll be giving you the low down on some choice sets and perhaps open you up to some new strings you may not have considered before. The first set I’ve tested out here is Ernie... read more.

- PLAYER SPOTLIGHT - “Success I adore. It means I can buy 1959 Gibson Les Pauls and Triumph motorcycles. But I detest fame. It interferes with what you do and has no redeeming features at all.” INTRODUCING MARK KNOPFLER There are many Greats and many truly distinctive players but this editions player really has an unmistakable sound and instantly recognisable expression through the guitar.His pure individuality and unique style has carved out a legacy in... read more.

Short scale basses are cool.... There’s no doubt about it. These instruments are a great introduction to the bass for new players or for players with smaller hands.  They’re also a great solution for 6-string guitar players looking to dabble in a bit of bass here and there.  The familiarity of a shorter scale neck can certainly make the transition between 6-string and bass feel a lot less drastic. But short scale basses aren’t just... read more.

PLAYER SPOTLIGHT "Learning should never end. You should be learning up until your last breath" Lenny Kravitz for Squaremile_com  This week's Spotlight can only be perceived as a description of the epitome of the word ‘Cool” 😎  Let’s introduce this incredible musician with a monumental fact: In 1998 through to 2001, he won the Grammy Award for 'Best Male Rock Vocal Performance', setting the record for the most consecutive wins by a male artist in... read more.