We’ve all encountered acoustic guitars that seem unplayable with their inflexible strings and unforgiving actions. You might think that this is a result of bad craftsmanship, but chances are it’s ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Is there any way to get rid of the dreaded string screech when playing acoustic? I recorded ...

Ernie Ball knows a thing or two about making acoustic and electric guitar strings but every now and then it is good to get a consultant in, just to see if it will spark some fresh inspiration, and for ...

“The process of music is from brain to someone’s ear, basically. The less that gets in the way of that little journey, the better,” Led Zeppelin’s John Paul Jones once said. “Strings are the link ...

A guitar without strings is much less useful than one with them - though you may be able to use an acoustic model as a percussion instrument. It’s important, then, to get the best strings for your ...