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link to 9 Guitar String Lubricant Alternatives (Should You Use Them?)

9 Guitar String Lubricant Alternatives (Should You Use Them?)

Guitar string lubricant helps extend the life of your strings and keeps them feeling silky smooth, which improves playability. But do you need to buy guitar-specific lubricant?  There are a...

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link to Do Old Guitar Strings Sound Bad? (Buzz, Lose Intonation, Etc.)

Do Old Guitar Strings Sound Bad? (Buzz, Lose Intonation, Etc.)

Today I'm going to explain whether old guitar strings sound bad. Over my years as a professional guitarist, I've learned the differences between old strings and fresh new ones. The sound that...

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link to How Often Do Guitar Strings Break? (Is It Common?)

How Often Do Guitar Strings Break? (Is It Common?)

Today I am going to explain how often guitar strings break. I have broken many strings over my career so I know how much use they can handle. The only way to prevent strings from breaking is to...

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link to Using a Guitar Capo on a Ukulele (Risks, Differences, Photos)

Using a Guitar Capo on a Ukulele (Risks, Differences, Photos)

Today I’m going to talk about using a guitar capo on a ukulele. I’ll explain the potential risks this poses as well as discuss the main differences between guitar and ukulele capos. I have...

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link to Does Guitar String Cleaner Work? (And is It Actually Necessary?)

Does Guitar String Cleaner Work? (And is It Actually Necessary?)

Guitar strings can accumulate a lot of dust and dirt from the environment as well as your own grimey hands (no offense). Cleaning your strings can help maintain their tone while also increasing...

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link to Do Guitar Strings Matter? (Brand, Size, Quality and More!)

Do Guitar Strings Matter? (Brand, Size, Quality and More!)

Strings are obviously an essential component of a guitar, but do all strings fulfill the same purpose? In other words, do the specific strings you buy matter that much, or will any set do the...

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