Nobody knew what guitar model to expect when John Mayer announced his departure from Fender and the new partnership with PRS. His music, style, and overall look were tied so much to the Strat that it was hard to imagine him playing another better-fitting instrument. The PRS Silver Sky John Mayer signature guitar, born out […]
Guitars are moody instruments that need care. We have all picked up our favorite one off the wall, and for some unknown reason, it felt different than the last time we played it. The cause, though, is simple: wood expands and contracts quickly, with the environment's humidity level dictating much of the movement. Having lived […]
So you’re shopping for a guitar and keep hearing the name PRS come up. You want to find what is all hype about behind a genuine Paul Reed Smith guitar but don’t know where to begin! Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll make sure that you finish this article with the utmost confidence […]
Japanese guitar builders have come a long way from their early roots in the far east to populating virtually every major store worldwide. Now a big name in the guitar world, Takamine best represents the values of "made in Japan" - flawless craftsmanship, performance, and premium quality. Takamine guitars have been a constant companion in […]
The guitar is constantly evolving, yet the one aspect that has never changed from the 50s to now is the singer-songwriter strumming his acoustic and sharing songs of love and tragedy. The only constant in the guitar world is songwriting, but it is also a completely different, often ignored muscle to train, detached from the […]
If you happen to be looking for a specific custom guitar color or you’re just looking to refinish a guitar, it’s pretty simple to learn how to refinish and repaint a guitar yourself! To help you get the guitar color of your dreams, we have put together this guide on how to paint a guitar […]
Having the best guitar brands ranked is a daunting task, to say the least. Most lists and comparisons are often made from historical relevance, not considering what's available today and of interest to most players' budgets. Having spent a life dedicated to the instrument and tried the best (and worst!) guitars from popular brands, I […]
If you're into Metal guitar, you know that it requires, at times, a completely different set of skills and gear. While there's no set rule that defines what you should be playing the genre with, there's a limit to what an average mean-looking humbucker-packed guitar can do. As you progress and the stakes get higher, […]
When it comes to jazz guitar, the pickup choice is as specific as the playing style. While you can pull through a jazz gig with a standard pickup, you won’t get the best responsiveness and tone. I was lucky enough to try many of what are some of the Best Jazz Pickups and have prepared […]
A versatile electric guitar is a must for modern musicians. As a performer, I often need a clean acoustic guitar tone in the middle of a set or song that pedals and different pickup combinations cannot emulate. Owning an electric guitar with a piezo pickup is how I achieve that. In this guide, I will […]