As I sit here trying to decide which electric strings to buy for myself to put on my Telecaster, I’m reminded of one of the most frequent questions I get asked. I thought I’d take some time to gather my thoughts on electric guitar strings. Generally when I’m presented with this question, I’m already familiar with the guitarist who’s asking for my advice. I like to know what kind of music you like to play, what kind of guitar you have, what kind of amplifier you have, and what type of sound you’re looking for. Remember that a great majority of the sound comes from you, not the strings. But when we have strings that are suited perfectly for our instrument, our styles, and personal preferences,

In my years of teaching, this is one of the most commonly asked questions I’ve received. Sounds simple enough, right? But have you seen how many there are to choose from? When you get down to it, there’s nothing wrong with any of the guitar picks out there. You just need to know what’s best for you and your style of playing. The best way to do that is to try as many as possible. Here's a good place to start for something like that for only a few bucks. There are so many different types of these variety packs available! I’ve used Jim Dunlop nylon picks for at least 20 years. And no, I’m not getting paid to say that. When I play hard on an electric guitar, I tend to use the black 1.0mm thickne