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String theory: Understanding the order of guitar strings

String theory: Understanding the order of guitar strings

by Gibson Staff | Aug 30, 2024 | Learn

If you’re new to guitar, just started playing, or are wondering how to learn guitar, you might now know the order of guitar strings by heart yet. Don’t worry—there are helpful mnemonic tricks and other tips that will burn the guitar string order into your brain for...

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