Elixir Strings

Essential Guides

Soul to Neo Soul: Instagram vs Reality

21st July 2022

Dive into some quintessentially neo-soul chords and textures with us!

Features

An Introduction to alternate tunings: Advanced alternate tunings for electric guitar

16th November 2021

Tunings for electric guitar fit into two main categories: tunings for screaming lead and melody work, and tunings for ethereal, unsettling textures and chords.

Features

An introduction to alternate tunings: Drop D, Open G and DADGAD for Electric Guitar

2nd November 2021

While alternate tunings are very common with acoustic guitarists, their use among electric players is still relatively rare.

Lessons

An introduction to alternate tunings: drop D, open D major and DADGAD

1st June 2021

Alternate tunings can be a great way to rethink how you play. Here's a guide on getting started with exploring the world outside of E standard.

Features

The Chris Woods Groove Orchestra’s virtual ensemble is a celebration of guitar playing

12th February 2021

Octet, written by Woods and performed by eight Elixir endorsees, celebrates the instrument and showcases the adaptability of the brand’s strings.

Events

Marcus King announces charity gear auction for MusiCares

30th July 2020

Featuring autographed guitars, Orange amps and more.

Competitions

Win! One of three sets of Elixir Optiweb Strings!

27th March 2020

To celebrate our Guitar DIY video, on how to restring a Floyd Rose, we’ve teamed up with Elixir Strings to give away one set of its new Optiweb strings to three lucky winners!

DIY Workshop

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Guitar DIY: How to correctly restring your Floyd Rose vibrato

27th March 2020

Watch as we show you how to tackle one of the most difficult tasks in guitardom, restringing a Floyd Rose vibrato, string by string.

Competitions

Win! One of three sets of Elixir’s Nanoweb Acoustic Strings!

26th March 2020

To celebrate our Floyd Rose Guitar DIY installment we’re giving three lucky entrants the chance to win one set of Elixir‘s Nanoweb Acoustic strings.

DIY Workshop

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Guitar DIY: How to tune your guitar by ear

26th March 2020

In the latest episode of our Guitar DIY series, in association with Elixir Strings, Monty's Guitars' Matt Gleeson guides you through teaching yourself to tune by ear.