<![CDATA[ Latest from MusicRadar in Guitar-strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-accessories-components/guitar-strings Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:02 +0000 en <![CDATA[ "The first thing I notice is a bit of surprise": A guitarist tries 9.5 gauge guitar strings for the first time with the new Ernie Ball Tim Henson signature set ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-strings/ernie-ball-tim-henson-signature-set-long-term-test S8f4ySsGVUS6vxYdTmQAma Thu, 22 May 2025 17:00:02 +0000 Fri, 23 May 2025 09:48:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ “There is no stage in the world that's too big for the music that you play on an acoustic guitar.”: John Mayer and Ernie Ball just co-designed a set of next-gen Earthwood acoustic guitar strings inspired by cymbals and bells ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/ernie-ball-john-mayer-codesign-earthwood-bell-bronze-acoustic-guitar-strings 6vvEjTR49Cm8t2BUZC9qZX Wed, 21 May 2025 16:14:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ "My daughter said, that's really criminal, you're putting so much junk in the waste-stream": Jim D’Addario reveals the real reason why guitar strings are colour coded ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-strings/my-daughter-said-thats-really-criminal-youre-putting-so-much-junk-in-the-waste-stream-jim-daddario-reveals-the-real-reason-why-guitar-strings-are-colour-coded AZ4Vpwngt6fQxVeRuNMFx3 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 17:33:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ No one has time to scroll through 14,000 Black Friday offers on Sweetwater, that's why I've selected the most useful one - and it's only $19.95 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/guitars/guitar-strings/ernie-ball-guitar-strings-black-friday-deal caNwKX5no9rynWnKeUfF2Q Fri, 29 Nov 2024 19:20:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Strings sell… but who’s buying?: Dave Mustaine unleashes signature guitar strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/strings-sell-but-whos-buying-dave-mustaine-launches-his-own-brand-of-guitar-strings 8GVMrbw365LvVZSXgzHJHF Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:57:17 +0000 Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:57:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stay inspired for longer with your guitar and Elixir® Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/stay-inspired-for-longer-with-your-guitar-and-elixirr-strings DuKRK3nXcm6dufeESGZMBY Tue, 23 May 2023 11:32:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Learn Keith Richards-style guitar riffs with Mandy Rowden and Elixir® Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/learn-keith-richards-style-guitar-riffs-with-mandy-rowden-and-elixir-strings ybHmEAVqHnqmC8s6d4spf9 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:08:34 +0000 Thu, 13 Oct 2022 11:10:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Guitar setup hacks: 10 tips on changing strings and staying in tune ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/guitar-setup-hacks-10-tips-on-changing-strings-and-staying-in-tune 9bz48Zg7M6o7jVkWKZVN8n Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:40:54 +0000 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 10:05:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ernie Ball at Guitar Showcase 2022: The right strings for you - and more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ernie-ball-at-guitar-showcase-2022 PEHMzw6WRCUMccfAJ58GEM Fri, 23 Sep 2022 07:16:57 +0000 Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:18:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ernie Ball adds triple-pack options to their world-famous guitar string range ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ernie-ball-adds-triple-pack-options-to-their-world-famous-guitar-string-range YyU4Uhcz7F82bBVhHVvxQW Tue, 16 Aug 2022 19:16:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Start playing jazz guitar with this comping chords video tutorial with tab from Elixir® Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/start-playing-jazz-guitar-with-this-comping-chords-video-tutorial-with-tab-from-elixir-strings e4RzyeNnQQnNiBNo4P9tCY Fri, 12 Aug 2022 17:39:47 +0000 Thu, 04 Jan 2024 13:20:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Perfect guitar pull-offs with this riff of the day from Marc Seal and Elixir® Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/perfect-guitar-pull-offs-with-this-riff-of-the-day-from-marc-seal-and-elixirr-strings ivrCScMf3Rb3fFRk3BYZs3 Thu, 14 Jul 2022 13:29:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ What's the difference between Phosphor Bronze and 80/20 Bronze Elixir® acoustic guitar strings? Hear for yourself in this comparison ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/whats-the-difference-between-phosphor-bronze-and-8020-bronze-elixirr-acoustic-guitar-strings-hear-for-yourself-in-this-comparison JZbEPeLQGZgsHnUE4h7efD Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:48:51 +0000 Fri, 17 Jun 2022 14:53:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 tips to make your guitar strings last longer ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/5-tips-to-make-your-guitar-strings-last-longer 67Q7MjqUwh9z6r75CUnHnS Thu, 26 May 2022 14:48:06 +0000 Thu, 26 May 2022 14:48:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Guitarwrist and Gibson upcycle used guitar strings to make sustainable jewellery and raise money for charity ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-guitarwrist-gibson-gives-collection bFS93YPAt8Mv5V3reVQwkC Tue, 17 May 2022 13:17:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best bass strings: Electric and acoustic bass strings encompassing every tone and budget ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-bass-strings dk2A6rUNwv4D2eo7g2pJMA Tue, 17 May 2022 11:03:16 +0000 Fri, 23 Jan 2026 11:30:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ See some of the great guitarists and bassists who use Elixir® Strings in action ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/see-some-of-the-great-guitarists-and-bassists-who-use-elixir-strings-in-action rR6gCGYG8yizdx2Epz4VsK Mon, 16 May 2022 13:16:01 +0000 Mon, 16 May 2022 13:20:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ernie Ball at Gear Expo Summer 2022: The right strings for you - and more ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ernie-ball-at-gear-expo-summer-2022-the-right-strings-for-you-and-more vtUQihHXkqk2RkeVTY288Z Wed, 04 May 2022 09:10:02 +0000 Wed, 01 Jun 2022 09:10:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ Ernie Ball and Metallica’s James Hetfield launch Papa Het’s Hardwired Master Core signature electric guitar strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ernie-ball-papa-het-hardwired-master-core-electric-guitar-strings hYAANNLWZcf2HGAnXZJLai Tue, 26 Apr 2022 14:23:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ D'Addario XS coated strings are now available for electric guitar ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/daddario-xs-electric-guitar-strings KeM9ayoxMLoKrw9qVHBWpQ Thu, 21 Apr 2022 22:06:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why Elixir® Strings are good to go (for a long, long time) ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/why-elixir-strings-are-good-to-go-for-a-long-long-time 4TQReJTK9m8NuCUxewkqzi Fri, 15 Apr 2022 12:11:10 +0000 Thu, 26 May 2022 11:45:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spitfire Audio Abbey Road Two: Iconic Strings Professional ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/reviews/spitfire-audio-abbey-road-two-iconic-strings-professional FkcFnRib4T2VuzADUDQFbe Wed, 13 Apr 2022 09:00:08 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:51:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ How to choose the right acoustic guitar strings and upgrade your tone ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/how-to-choose-the-right-acoustic-guitar-strings-and-upgrade-your-tone JXs5iALF8cWEMAzyDF9PHX Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:28:56 +0000 Mon, 14 Mar 2022 16:09:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cort gives the KX700 the EverTune treatment and unveils a pair of shred-ready KX307 multi-scale 7-strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/cort-x700-evertune-kx307-multiscale-electric-guitars F9ccsRfg8YQAadsbpQCdiB Tue, 25 Jan 2022 13:31:31 +0000 Fri, 28 Jan 2022 09:54:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10 guitar setup hacks: tips on changing strings and staying in tune ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/how-to/guitar-setup-tips ncHcDwaMjUqZ5aySpoCuzR Sun, 26 Dec 2021 19:40:32 +0000 Thu, 22 Sep 2022 10:32:13 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spitfire Audio’s Abbey Road Two: Iconic Strings aims to capture the magic of the world’s most famous studio ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/abbey-road-two-iconic-strings-spitfire-audio CNTdSWxKrdh5akwVoq5kgg Fri, 10 Dec 2021 11:10:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ See Newton Faulkner demo Elixir® acoustic guitar strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/see-newton-faulkner-demo-elixirr-acoustic-guitar-strings FwYv6Z7vFaDsZ3Kkeghvo8 Mon, 20 Sep 2021 07:00:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ What are Sarah Longfield’s favorite Elixir Strings for long-lasting, superior tone? ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/what-are-sarah-longfields-favorite-elixir-strings-for-long-lasting-superior-tone B5juGpTt3ScbiC6oLjfLRa Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:32:37 +0000 Wed, 16 Jun 2021 15:35:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Big savings to be had on Ernie Ball Slinky and Earthwood guitar strings this Memorial Day ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/big-savings-to-be-had-on-ernie-ball-slinky-and-earthwood-guitar-strings-this-memorial-day JXyTGdBwzKGBeUoYqDDweh Thu, 27 May 2021 12:07:12 +0000 Thu, 27 May 2021 12:08:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best nylon guitar strings: Find the right set for classical, hybrid, and flamenco players ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-nylon-guitar-strings QvMyJDYvcsGrA6R8KB8PfF Wed, 26 May 2021 15:55:07 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:26:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Entire Rotosound range now available to buy as individual guitar and bass strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/entire-rotosound-range-now-available-to-buy-as-single-individual-strings YMkMQMPedBxxxUTBUDSS4B Fri, 15 Jan 2021 14:30:21 +0000 Fri, 15 Jan 2021 15:01:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Electric Guitar Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/electric-guitar-strings-amazong vrxb2xVVt3TaFo5JkKUvXD Thu, 07 Jan 2021 15:44:22 +0000 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:34:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Slash signature Ernie Ball slinky guitar strings announced ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/slash-signature-ernie-ball-slinky-guitar-strings-announced Dges5NRVk2xAea3ExVcSsF Wed, 06 Jan 2021 10:38:58 +0000 Tue, 19 Jan 2021 00:11:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stay Slinky and pay just $3.66 a pack for Ernie Ball 010 - .046 electric guitar strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/stay-slinky-and-pay-just-dollar366-a-pack-for-ernie-ball-010-046-electric-guitar-strings txTmVqnbiJsLCLj4BJ8VvG Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:18:09 +0000 Fri, 27 Nov 2020 12:19:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get 3 packs of Martin acoustic guitar strings for less than $14 in the early Black Friday sale at Sweetwater ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/get-3-packs-of-martin-acoustic-guitar-strings-for-less-than-dollar14-in-the-early-black-friday-sale-at-sweetwater Cjbrv8eN36zRnweBP8G8GW Wed, 18 Nov 2020 18:21:19 +0000 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 11:18:10 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get your hands on 3 packs of Ernie Ball Regular or Super Slinky electric guitar strings for only $9.99 ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/get-your-hands-on-3-packs-of-ernie-ball-regular-or-super-slinky-electric-guitar-strings-for-only-dollar999 LB9RkcEU2LWx6DsTgYRtze Fri, 25 Sep 2020 14:37:02 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best 12-string guitars: 9 electric and acoustic 12-strings for all budgets ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-12-string-guitars qt5VXksZyDQaNvFXukJtMR Fri, 25 Sep 2020 09:56:17 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:10:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Why your choice of bass strings matter – and which Ernie Ball set to choose ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/why-your-choice-of-bass-strings-matter-and-which-ernie-ball-set-to-choose 72MxSxNt9ykKviKLMw8dNV Tue, 21 Jul 2020 15:18:50 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best ukulele strings: From beginner to pro ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/the-best-ukulele-strings NYRCdfnrMoXe4RiraVHKeB Thu, 16 Jul 2020 15:26:51 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:07:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best guitar strings: A beginner’s guide to all things strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-guitar-strings-a-beginners-guide NyGCAUkhAeF7rqxtG5Nm3o Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:08:32 +0000 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:06:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Best Bass Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/best-bass-strings-amazon ewLSRZi8EL3vnvgCsBVEcP Mon, 30 Mar 2020 17:40:15 +0000 Tue, 22 Mar 2022 13:34:01 +0000 <![CDATA[ New Ernie Ball string sets are available now ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/ernie-ball-adds-8-new-string-sets-for-2020-including-mighty-and-hyper-slinkys KxDZK2Y3ayFGffPXDrMFeV Tue, 03 Mar 2020 11:25:32 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2020 14:53:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ Shawn James reveals his influences and guitar-playing roots in this gritty performance of Orpheus with Elixir Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/shawn-james-reveals-his-influences-and-guitar-playing-roots-in-this-gritty-performance-of-orpheus-with-elixir-strings nrXowsxiToSyCYpkr9JAan Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:00:56 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2020 17:01:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watch Marcus King deliver astounding blues licks in this intimate performance of Side Door with Elixir Strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/watch-marcus-king-deliver-astounding-blues-licks-in-this-intimate-performance-of-side-door-with-elixir-strings iwojoxfUUtZk6kNnRnZECL Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:47:14 +0000 Fri, 28 Feb 2020 15:47:46 +0000 <![CDATA[ D’Addario's XT strings are its most technologically advanced yet ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/daddarios-xt-strings-are-its-most-technologically-advanced-yet 4D9xkF2vBRT6NnHRBVr4DJ Tue, 03 Sep 2019 08:00:51 +0000 Wed, 18 Sep 2019 09:09:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bass Centre winds Peter Hook his own set of Elites signature strings ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/bass-centre-winds-peter-hook-his-own-set-of-elites-signature-strings oJBVLC65KZqQjocrzsFdxj Fri, 02 Aug 2019 14:18:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Summer NAMM 2019: D’Addario’s XT guitar strings combine all the company's innovations in one set ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/summer-namm-2019-daddarios-xt-guitar-strings-combine-all-the-companys-innovations-in-one-set PqPN25fn8j4xjThFTm74hj Thu, 18 Jul 2019 10:16:27 +0000 Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:13:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Summer NAMM 2019: Gibson unveils “the best possible strings to adorn a Gibson guitar”, developed and tested by master luthiers ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/summer-namm-2019-gibson-unveils-the-best-possible-strings-to-adorn-a-gibson-guitar-developed-and-tested-by-master-luthiers S53cNpGzwciiKTvaoWZLJn Wed, 17 Jul 2019 08:51:18 +0000 Wed, 17 Jul 2019 09:26:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ PRS expands its guitar accessories line-up with new strings and cables ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/prs-expands-guitar-accessories-line-up-with-new-strings-and-cables yNerKTXAX6pxL6oAskyCyb Fri, 12 Jul 2019 08:50:03 +0000 Fri, 12 Jul 2019 09:54:51 +0000 <![CDATA[ Zakk Wylde is now selling his own guitar strings and picks ]]> https://www.musicradar.com/news/zakk-wylde-is-now-selling-his-own-guitar-strings-and-picks KuUNTziSb6ecX39aLNjxjB Thu, 20 Jun 2019 10:59:15 +0000 Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:11:16 +0000