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Beginner's Guide to Strings

Beginner's Guide to StringsUnderstanding instrument strings can be a challenge for beginners. Terms like Light, Medium and Heavy or numbers like 12-53 can leave you very confused. We've put together this small guide to help you navigate the lingo. We'll use Guitar Strings for the bulk of this guide but we'll cover other common instruments towards the end. As always, if you have any questions shoot us an email to sales@strings.ie, we'll be delighted to help you. GuitarsOne of the m …
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24th Mar 2020 Strings.ie
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