Guitar Strings
A collection of guitar string resources, including links to discount online vendors, string manufacturer web sites, and more.
Strings and Beyond: Sound Room
This handy resource allows you to listen to the differences between guitars strung with different brands of strings.
This handy resource allows you to listen to the differences between guitars strung with different brands of strings.
StringItUp.com
This online retailer sells brand name guitar strings. Lots of info about each string type here. No discount when buying in bulk, other than free shipping.
This online retailer sells brand name guitar strings. Lots of info about each string type here. No discount when buying in bulk, other than free shipping.
StringThis.com
Online retailer which specializes in selling low-cost guitar strings. If you buy in bulk (12 sets or more), it will only cost you about $2 per set, plus shipping and tax.
Online retailer which specializes in selling low-cost guitar strings. If you buy in bulk (12 sets or more), it will only cost you about $2 per set, plus shipping and tax.
D'Addario
Lots of great info and tutorials can be found on the website of this popular guitar string manufacturer - from how to restring your guitar, to advice on choosing the right string for you.
Lots of great info and tutorials can be found on the website of this popular guitar string manufacturer - from how to restring your guitar, to advice on choosing the right string for you.
Dean Markley
Site offers basic info (gauges) for many of their various string types, including Blue Steels and more.
Site offers basic info (gauges) for many of their various string types, including Blue Steels and more.
Elixir
This is the website for the company that makes premium guitar strings, touted to last longer, not break as often, and feel more comfortable. I've tried them myself, and think they're great!
This is the website for the company that makes premium guitar strings, touted to last longer, not break as often, and feel more comfortable. I've tried them myself, and think they're great!
Ernie Ball
Pretty basic info offered at this string manufacturer's website. Specifics on string gauges are provided, but no list prices are mentioned, and there is no online order option.
Pretty basic info offered at this string manufacturer's website. Specifics on string gauges are provided, but no list prices are mentioned, and there is no online order option.
Fender
Not much info here, just basic descriptions of each of the various types of Fender instrument strings. Click on "Fender.com Store" to buy strings online (NOTE: you'll probably find them at a better price elsewhere on the web)
Not much info here, just basic descriptions of each of the various types of Fender instrument strings. Click on "Fender.com Store" to buy strings online (NOTE: you'll probably find them at a better price elsewhere on the web)
GHS
Probably best known for their "Boomers", GHS actually produces quite a few other types of strings, including flatwounds, pure nickel strings, and more.
Probably best known for their "Boomers", GHS actually produces quite a few other types of strings, including flatwounds, pure nickel strings, and more.
Gibson
A decent amount of info on different brands of Gibson strings. The "legendary series" strings are a nice touch.
A decent amount of info on different brands of Gibson strings. The "legendary series" strings are a nice touch.
Pure Tone
This company specializes in guitar strings, although they also have several sets of bass strings available. You can purchase string online through their website.
This company specializes in guitar strings, although they also have several sets of bass strings available. You can purchase string online through their website.
Rotosound
You'll find company history here, as well as specifics on string gauges of their various products for guitar and bass. No option to purchase online.
You'll find company history here, as well as specifics on string gauges of their various products for guitar and bass. No option to purchase online.
Thomastik-Infeld
This company makes quality strings for guitars, basses, violins, double basses, and more. Their site is nice, and provides lots of info and tips. No option to purchase online through the company.
This company makes quality strings for guitars, basses, violins, double basses, and more. Their site is nice, and provides lots of info and tips. No option to purchase online through the company.