Wyres strings use the finest materials; Phosphor Bronze windings on premium grade, nickel-plated, musical-steel-wire core and the “P.T.F.D; Enhanced” coating makes them unique in the guitar string world. These ultra-high quality strings are handmade in Queens, New York. Then the strings are packaged in Toronto where the unique Wyres coating is also applied. The Wyres proprietary coating is a “hydrophobic” polymer which repels water and oils.  Applied by hand before packaging, this ultra-thin polymer prevents oxidation and discolouration of the

As we know, guitar players are some of the most finicky people around. This is especially true when it comes to purchasing a guitar. Like most stringed instruments, guitar making is usually of wood, and currently is the common practice today. But seriously speaking, they shouldn’t be – not anymore – and here’s why. Learn From The Past Does you recall the Brazilian rosewood?  How epic the figuring was on an old Martin. How amazing it sounded when combined with

One of our Twelfth Fret Music School teachers and renowned musicians – Richard Smyth, shows us in this video, a finger-style method he uses a lot. Richard notes that the thumb of the right hand plays a walking bass line, while the fingers pluck the chord changes. Great for jazz , or any tune where a walking bass is demanded. Any questions, or if you wish to book time in the studio with Richard, simply use our contact form.