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Category: Strings

link to Nickel vs Nickel-Wound vs Steel Strings: The Differences

Nickel vs Nickel-Wound vs Steel Strings: The Differences

There are three types of bass and electric guitar strings: Pure Nickel Nickel-Wound (Nickel-Plated) Steel The type of material that the strings are made from affects the tone quite...

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link to Elixir Polyweb vs Nanoweb vs Optiweb Guitar Strings

Elixir Polyweb vs Nanoweb vs Optiweb Guitar Strings

The strings on a guitar affect both the feel and tone of the instrument, and Elixir make strings to suit different requirements of both these aspects. Elixir strings are finished with a coating...

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link to Ernie Ball Slinky String Guide: Comparison and Which to Choose

Ernie Ball Slinky String Guide: Comparison and Which to Choose

In this article I'll be comparing the different Ernie Ball Slinky string sets and how to choose the right ones for your electric guitar. Contents: Slinky Nickel Wound String Sizes Scale...

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link to 9 vs 10-Gauge Guitar Strings: Which Should You Use?

9 vs 10-Gauge Guitar Strings: Which Should You Use?

The two most popular electric guitar string gauges are 9s and 10s, but which is the best option? In this article I'll directly compare these two string sizes so you can figure out which is the best...

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link to String Gauge 101: Guide for Electric and Acoustic Guitar

String Gauge 101: Guide for Electric and Acoustic Guitar

Switching up your guitar's string gauge is a good idea if you're looking for a different tone and feel, and it's one of the cheapest and easiest guitar modifications you can make. But which string...

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Does String Height (Action) Affect a Guitar’s Tone?

There are so many factors that affect the way that acoustic and electric guitars sound. But what about string height, otherwise known as the "action" of a guitar? Does it affect tone, or does it only...

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