One of the biggest differences between playing acoustic and electric guitar is the force required to bend the strings. A typical medium steel-string set starts at gauge .013, compared to .010 for an ...

String bending is one of techniques that separates the guitar from other instruments. It allows you to create expressive, vocal phrases. This video lesson shows you the correct techniques to employ to ...

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BURBANK — For decades, guitarists have stood on stage and had to adjust their playing when, after bending, pulling and tugging on their strings, one of them suddenly pops. The folks at the Ernie Ball ...