Got a guitar gathering dust? Turn it into cash! Selling guitars online has never been easier, now that there is a growing demand for buying and selling musical instruments online. Whether you’re short on cash, trying to free up some space, or simply have a surplus of guitars, there are a few great online retailers […]
I’ve been a musician for over 20 years of my life, it’s been a journey that never seems to stop producing enjoyable challenges and experiences. I’m a multi-instrumentalist, meaning that I’ve learned all manner of instruments from the violin to the trombone, but by far the most fun for me has been the electric guitar. […]
When it comes to Fender Squire guitars, what’s the first thing that you think about? If you asked me this a few years ago, I would associate the brand with electric guitars. However, did you know that the Squier brand also produces bass guitars? Not only do they produce basses, but they even design specialized […]
You may have wondered what it is that makes some guitars sound better than others—two guitars can be made from the same woods with the same technical specs, and one may just have something uniquely special about it in terms of tone or playability. Well, there could be several reasons for this, but one of […]
I grew up in a classical musical environment, with my parents encouraging me as much as possible to practice and eventually master the cello. I was always very enthusiastic about doing exactly this, so imagine my parents’ surprise when I expressed an interest in learning to play the electric guitar! There’s just something about the […]
Growing up as a right-handed young man, I was always a bit jealous of my left-handed friends. It seemed like a unique party trick to me at the time, and I was always trying to write, create, and do other activities with my left hand. Little did I know that being left-handed can be quite […]
When it comes to electric guitars, there aren’t many names that excite a guitarist as much as the Les Paul. A guitar model produced by Gibson, the gorgeous tone and bodywork on these guitars made it an absolute dream guitar when I first started learning the instrument. However, the price tag was huge, and there […]
When you are thinking about the best guitarists of all time, which names pop into your mind? Jimi Hendrix? Jimmie Page? Eric Clapton? These are all good shouts, but for me, a particular favorite is Dave Grohl. If you’ve never heard of him, you’ve been living under a rock, because he has had one heck […]
Anyone with a background in rock ‘n’ roll music should know that it isn’t the tools that you’ve got, but the way that you use them. If you want to stand out in today’s rock landscape, no expensive guitar or effects pedal is going to replace the value of hard work, practice, and creativity. However, […]
Learning to play the guitar is no doubt one of the coolest yet most difficult things that anyone can face. Once you’ve learned the ropes, you’ll be able to rock out with your friends, play covers of your favorite songs, and maybe even write your own! However, before you can do all of that fun […]