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Best acoustic guitar strings for beginners 2025: Our top choices for getting to grips with acoustic guitar
By Matt McCracken last updated
Entering the world of acoustic guitar can be daunting, so make sure you get off on the front foot with the best beginner acoustic guitar strings

Jim Root partners with Dunlop for chug-friendly drop A and drop B signature strings
By Matt Owen published
The Slipknot guitarist's new custom-gauge sets seek to provide tuning stability and high-end clarity capable of accommodating his low-end six-string onslaughts

Doyle Wolfgang Von Frankenstein launches new Monster Gear company with signature string sets
By Matt Owen published
A trio of Von Frankenstein signature string sets will be joined by custom-gauge sets for Gary Holt, Logan Mader and Jeff Loomis, and all are made in collaboration with Sheptone

Ernie Ball unveils new Slinky and Earthwood string gauges, headlined by ultra-light .007 Zippy Slinky set
By Matt Owen published
A host of never-before-seen electric, acoustic and bass gauge combinations are included in the drop

Time for a restring? Get up to $11 off D'Addario coated EXP acoustic guitar strings with this early Black Friday deal
By Matt Owen published
Get your prized acoustic sounding better for longer with price-slashed single sets and bundle packs from Sweetwater

Ernie Ball dishes out the low-end love with new 8-String Regular Slinky set
By Matt Parker published
The much-loved Slinkys are now available with 25% more strings to coincide with the announcement of John Petrucci's 8-string Majesty

How much difference does your guitar string choice make?
By Jonathan Horsley published
Simply put, string choice is a fundamental element in finding your tone and playing style, and here’s why…

Save up to 33% off triple-packs of Ernie Ball Slinky and Earthwood guitar strings with this mega Memorial Day deal
By Chris Barnes published
Save big on some of our favorite acoustic and electric guitar strings at Musician's Friend this Memorial Dayy
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