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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 2025: 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

“Coated strings definitely mitigate finger noise”: How different strings affect your acoustic guitar tone
By Jamie Dickson published
Strings have a major influence on your acoustic sound – here’s how to choose the right ones for your guitar

Why Mdou Moctar loves two-year-old strings – and what makes the Roland Cube his favorite amp
By Janelle Borg published
The gear (or lack of) behind Mdou Moctar's searing signature sound on Funeral For Justice, which fuses Saharan rock music with Jimi Hendrix and Eddie Van Halen flair
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