The way you wind your new strings to the posts is important – and if not done correctly you'll soon find you guitar going out of tune in the first few bends. There are numerous approaches to ...

A tuner pedal affords you the peace of mind that your strings are not only in tune relative to each other but also to other musicians. It also allows you to silently tune your guitar on stage ...

The 12-string guitar has brought emotion and colour to the world of music. But what are the most iconic songs to showcase the instrument? Read more here.

Decades before solid bodies and electrotrickery redefined the sound of the guitar, it was the wholesome sound of six, simple, singing strings that propelled songs forwards with nimble ... Life By The ...

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After nearly 15 years at the corner shop selling guitar strings and fixing amps, Al Marty looks to fine-tune life after the music fades on Main Avenue.