Professional guitarists frequently insist on non-coated strings because any sort of coating on a string can dampen its sound, robbing the guitar of its brilliant highs and change its tone–almost ...

“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 ...

MUSIKMESSE 2018: Following the success of its innovative Optiweb coating last year - which ranks among the best electric guitar strings available today - Elixir has announced a whopping nine new sets ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. NAMM 2017: The coated string experts at Elixir have announced the latest addition to the ...

There are few instruments as widely beloved as the acoustic guitar. Its simplicity and portability make it great for beginners, and you can hear its sound everywhere, from classical music to the pop ...

SANTA CRUZ, CA, May 8, 2008– The Santa Cruz Guitar Company, a leading handmade acoustic guitar manufacturer, is introducing its newest model, the “Otis Taylor OT signature acoustic,” coined after ...

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