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John Mayer reveals signature Ernie Ball string set with a unique gauge combination
By Phil Weller published
Years in the making, the 10.5–47 set meets Mayer’s exacting standards and has been thoroughly roadtested

Best acoustic guitar strings 2025: our pick of the best strings around
By Matt McCracken last updated
From coated options to custom gauges, these are the best acoustic guitar strings on the market from Elixir, Ernie Ball, D’Addario, and more

Seymour Duncan releases pure nickel Antiquity string sets
By Phil Weller published
Available in Light and Extra Light gauges, the strings are designed to give musicians access to the great vintage guitar sounds

Joe Satriani's Top Ten Tips for Guitarists
By Joe Bosso published
These simple pointers can seriously improve your practice, playing and performance

Electric Guitar Strings 101
By Guitar Player Staff published
A brief guide to the source of tone.

Acoustic Recording Made Easy: How to Choose and Set Up Your Studio Guitar
By Jimmy Leslie published
Preparing your instrument for the studio environment.

The Heaviest-Gauge Guitar String That Fits in a Standard Tuning Peg
By Damian Fanelli published
Find out just how heavy you can go!
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