My dream and ambition since day 1 of playing guitar was to own a Strat. A decade into my session career, I went through many of them, from the most affordable Squire to the finest reliced US Strat. Yet, the Strat that surprised me the most, and the only one I ever bought off a […]
An 8-string guitar may not be every guitar player’s first choice of axe, but they are certainly unique instruments, and can really aid in playing some truly awesome gritty and growling riffs. The 7-string is a far more common weapon of choice for guitarists who primarily play metal or other “riff-heavy” styles. That said, an […]
Cables are a constant in a guitarist's life, or so they used to be before guitar wireless systems became common for both the rock star and bar gigger. However, getting rid of the cable is still a tough decision, as the fear of something going wrong when the trusty old jack is not under your […]
Steve Vai is the epitome of the guitar virtuoso turned into a rock star. There's nothing he hasn't ticked off the list of a mind-blowing musical career, a genius who worked with other geniuses and ultimately created his unique approach to music and the guitar. I got obsessed with Vai's playing and gear when I […]
The history of rock has been written on iconic riffs played on a Les Paul. As the first guitar that made the humbucker popular, the Gibson Les Paul single-handily defined the sound for a generation and is still the archetype guitar to play various styles of jazz, blues, rock, and up to the heaviest metal. […]
Gibson guitars are notorious for being expensive, but that doesn't always have to be the case. I love Gibsons, but I am convinced not all of them are worth the price after owning a bunch. Sometimes I wish I had cheaper Gibson Guitars to choose from instead of going for the typically expensive Les Paul. […]
Being a studio guitarist, I am continuously faced with experimenting with different pickup positions and going in-depth into what makes them unique. In this Bridge vs Neck pickup article, I will help you understand exactly how the two main pickup positions are different, along with the best ways you can use them. The versatility of […]
Fender has been releasing acoustic guitars since the early days of rock while it was still refining its Stratocaster. Today, its innovative models blend the acoustic guitar’s tone and the electric’s playability at their best. As such, I’d like to review the best Fender acoustic guitars you can buy today. Bottom Line Up-Front The company […]
The country twang is all in your hand. Touch is crucial, but the right pedals help you get the most out of the amps and guitar you choose to play the genre with. As a guitar style that heavily insists on the simplest rigs and is filled with amp purists, finding the sound effects for […]
For decades, the recording studio has been the testing ground of great musicianship, creativity, and gear. The moment the red recording light is, all the flaws and imperfections of your playing and instrument are the first to stand out. In this familiar scenario, a guitar fit for recording will make your life easier, remove some […]