Stretching new strings

Stretching new strings

by | May 22, 2024 | Re-stringing, Setups

STRETCHING STRINGS New strings need to be stretched before they’ll stay in tune. If you don’t stretch them, for the first 2-3 hours of play they’ll repeatedly go flat in pitch. There are conflicting views on how to stretch strings, and even whether they need...
The counterfeit string epidemic

The counterfeit string epidemic

by | Mar 4, 2024 | Re-stringing, Setups

The counterfeit string epidemic Sadly, there’s a growing problem in the guitar world: counterfeit strings. If you buy strings regularly and have ever got what seemed like a great ‘multi-buy’ deal on eBay, then there’s a good chance you’ve already fallen victim. The...
Re-stringing with bridge pins

Re-stringing with bridge pins

by | Feb 19, 2024 | Re-stringing, Setups, Useful tools

re-stringing an acoustic with bridge pins Re-stringing an acoustic guitar well can make all the difference to its tuning stability and to the way it sounds. This blog relates specifically to acoustic guitars with bridge pins. We will focus on the end of the string...