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In our introductory article about the guitar strings, we discussed gut, nylon & steel strings along with details of the winding used on these strings. In this article, we will discuss the following topics: string gauge, categorization of strings based on gauge and the tension, issues faced by players due to the aging of strings … Read more
In the olden days, musical instrument strings were made from the intestines of sheep. For some unknown reasons, the term catgut was used to refer to these strings. Even today, some violin strings are made of sheep gut. The same craft guilds made strings for tennis and badminton racquets in those times. Metal wire strings … Read more
Different types of woods affect the sound produced by the guitar in major ways. This effect is all the more pronounced in acoustic guitars. In the music industry, the term tonewood is frequently used to describe wood varieties with tonal properties, that make them suitable for use as Acoustic guitar wood. Tonewood by definition is … Read more
The role of Acoustic guitars in large music ensembles was limited to one of support only. Electric guitars changed all that and earned tremendous popularity because of their ability to produce louder volume with distortion and richness in tone. So much so, that in present times it is difficult to comprehend any worthwhile soundtrack without … Read more
If you are about to buy or learn a guitar, there’s a good chance that you’ll unlock a new and exciting universe in music. And no matter how good you get, there will always be something new to learn and master. Whether it’s a new lick or a weird scale only you can understand, the … Read more
In all types and styles of music, the bass guitarist plays a very crucial role. He provides a solid foundation for other members of the band to build upon. So, it is very important to choose your first bass guitar wisely. The chosen guitar should be easy to play, have a great sound and match … Read more
