• Guitar String Tips Once again, experimentation is the key here. Try a really heavy set for tone, but don't expect to bend 'em like Albert ;-).
• Guitar String Tips Make sure you check to see if you need strings with or without a ball-end! Certain guitars such as those fitted with a Floyd Rose use their own type of string without a ball-end. Most standard Strats and the like use ball-end strings - just be sure to double-check before you order.

I also sometimes use and recommend... D'Addario Regular Electric Guitar Strings They're very twangy when new great for Country!

Guitar Info and Repair Guides

If you are in control of your instrument, tuning problems, electrics and so on, you don't have to worry so much about it, and you can get on with playing your gig, confident that you can deal with any problems if they arise.

So I think it's well worth it to learn as much as you can about your instrument. Here's the type of stuff you need to know Electric Guitars: The Illustrated Encyclopedia

For more general Guitar Tuning and Maintenance info, you could try the Guitar Player Repair Guide I think it's important to gain this type of guitar knowledge yourself and be able to cope with at least the basics.

Electronic Guitar Tuner

Here's a pro Guitar Tuner I recommend and use - vital for a pro approach on stage.

• Guitar Playing Tip The less you have to worry about this type of thing on stage, the better you can concentrate on your playing.
• Guitar Playing Tip It's been scientifically proven that this attitude applies to any endeavor - You might be interested in some of the Barry Green - W. Timothy Gallweys "Inner Game" books concerning this matter. You can find them at Amazon.
• Guitar Tuner Tip To avoid picking up external noise and interference with an Electronic Tuner, you can disconnect the built-in microphone. You gain in one area but there is a downside - This VOIDS the warranty and means you will need to plug any instrument directly into the tuner to use it.
• Guitar Tuner Tip If your useful in the electronics department, you could have the best of both worlds and fit a small on/off switch to the built-in Mic.
• Guitar Tuner Tip Don't become too dependant on an electronic tuner. Give your musical ear as well as your eyes a workout. You'll find that a tuning fork or an electronic gadget capable of giving you concert pitch, comes in very handy now and again.

See Tuning Tips for more guitar tuning details.

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