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I’ve spent years searching for the perfect Strat strings – and after playing John Mayer’s Silver Slinky set, I think I’ve found them
By Matt Owen published
Mayer's promise of a string set that offered an ideal in-between gauge, great tone, and uncompromising nimble bends spoke directly to my own trials and tribulations as a Strat player. Fortunately, it wasn't too good to be true
John Mayer ends years-long search for his ultimate string set with the Ernie Ball Silver Slinky
By Matt Owen published
Over the past few years, Mayer has been using and refining his custom Silver Slinky set, which offers a unique in-between gauge and a custom core-to-wrap ratio
Seymour Duncan's new guitar strings could be the key to unlocking “true vintage tone”
By Matt Owen published
The pickup specialist has expanded its Antiquity range with a six-string set that looks to help players harness “true vintage tones of the most infamous guitars ever produced”
Sick of spending too much on guitar strings? Stock up for less with these Prime Day discounts from Ernie Ball, D'Addario and more
By Daryl Robertson published
With discounted options for both acoustic and electric, there's never been a better time to stock up on strings
“Sometimes the guitar will tell you what it likes the best”: How to choose the right strings for your guitar
By Jamie Dickson published
String guru Curt Mangan busts myths and drops knowledge that will help us make better decisions when it comes to the most fundamental gear purchase we routinely make
Gibson ventures into the signature string market with first-ever Dave Mustaine set
By Matt Owen published
The set – which the Megadeth frontman uses on all his tour guitars – has been unveiled alongside a custom black leather strap
Jared James Nichols and Henrik Linder have a new favorite set of strings – and they're designed to get more from your guitar
By Phil Weller published
DR's Dragon Skin+ strings feature an innovative coating design that aims to get strings vibrating to their full potential – so much so that Henrik Linder thinks they “will change the way I play music”
Best nylon guitar strings 2024: top picks from D'Addario, La Bella, Ernie Ball and more
By Richard Blenkinsop published
Warm and mellow to bright and snappy; we look at the best nylon guitar strings on offer
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