Strings Direct Blog

Have you ever opened your guitar case after a rainy week in Manchester to find your once-shiny strings looking dull and lifeless? It is a feeling every British guitarist knows all too well. One minute, you have that crisp, bell-like sustain; the next, you are wrestling with strings that feel like rusty wire fencing. In the UK, we don't just battle the rain when we step outside; our guitars battle the humidity inside, too. From... read more.

Hands up if this sounds familiar: You pick up your acoustic guitar, fresh strings glistening under the light, and within two days, they feel like rusty barbed wire. It’s a frustration that plagues thousands of players. You aren’t alone, and it’s not your fault. Standard strings are ineffective for those with naturally clammy hands or who live in a humid climate. The interaction between the acidity in your sweat and the metal of the strings... read more.

 Click to shop NYXL now!   WHAT IS D'ADDARIO NYXL? Let’s first begin by outlining what D’Addario NYXL is… NYXL is D’Addario’s premium range of non-coated electric guitar and electric bass guitar strings. Decades of insatiable groundbreaking in strings technology has amalgamated this heady concoction of high-strength steel and the highest quality, premium wrap wire. D’Addario quotes: “NYXLs will bend farther, sing louder, and stay in tune better than any string you’ve played before.” So let’s... read more.

Scale length for bass guitars can be a rather grey area and ensuring that you choose the correct length strings for your bass can often prove troublesome. But fear not, we’re here to help guide you through the murky waters of bass scale length.  Let’s get to it…. First things first; when it comes to understanding the length of strings we need for our bass, it’s important to know the difference between 3 important measurements. ... read more.