Strings Direct Blog

Welcome back to the Strings Direct Blog. We're here kicking off a brand new series of posts where we'll be focusing on the strings played by some of the world's greatest (and sometimes lesser known) players out there. Whilst the guitars, amps and effects used by these players is often discussed in great depth, it's their choice of strings that is often overlooked (biased, we know!). So throughout these posts we'll be taking a slightly... read more.

As guitar players, we’ve all had this recurring nightmare.... you wake up in a cold sweat as you dreamt your brand new guitar slipped off your strap and crashed to the floor! Well, for many us, unfortunately this nightmare has been a very real experience. Whether you're a keen bedroom player or love to play live (well, that's a sore subject for a lot of us at the moment!) keeping your guitar strap on your... read more.

For many acoustic players, when it comes to making a choice on which strings to play, it’s often a toss up between opting for a set of 80/20 bronze or phosphor bronze strings. However, did you know that there are several other lesser known options out there, one in particular being silk and steel strings. The seasoned acoustic players amongst us may have come across these sets before, but for many, silk and steel strings... read more.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or just starting out in your guitar playing career, we’ll be the first to admit that choosing a set of guitar strings can be quite baffling at times.  There are so many brands out there… and a lot of the time, many sets look the exact same as one another. You’d be forgiven for asking the question “what’s the difference between all these sets?... surely they're all the same!?!”  Well,... read more.