Nylon classical guitar strings are very different to strings used on steel-strung acoustic or electric guitars and with dozens of brands and types available it can be difficult choosing the best nylon strings for your classical guitar. read more »

Heavy Metal, Death Metal, Thrash, shredding… they’re all familiar terms in the hard rock genre. But which guitar strings are the best for these heavy styles and fast lead breaks? Generally, heavy rock = heavy strings. read more »

Many guitarists use alternative tunings like drop C or drop D, or even detune the whole guitar. But which are the best guitar strings for detuning?

The problem with detuning is that most 'regular' guitar strings are designed to be played on a standard-length neck with standard E tuning. When you detune, the string loses tention and can feel 'floppy' and lead to fret buzz. read more »

When new guitarists start to learn to play, they take their strings for granted - after all, they came with the guitar! But when the strings start to sound dull, tarnish or break, every beginner has to learn how to choose a replacement set of strings. This is not always as easy as it sounds, because the variety of makes and types can be overwhelming... read more »

It's something most new guitarists don't think of until they break their first string - "what are the best guitar strings for me?". There are a bewildering range of guitar strings available, with terms like Nickel, roundwound, gauge, light, medium, skinny top etc to confuse the uninitiated. So here's some simple advice for the beginner: read more »

What does string gauge actually mean?
If you're new to the guitar scene you may be confused by people saying things like 'I always use nines'. Guitar string gauges are usually described by their thickness in thou' (thousands of an inch). When guitarists talk about 'nines' or 'eights' etc they are referring to a standard set of guitar strings, with the first string being nine thou' or eight thou' thick. read more »