I’ve been playing the guitar now for over half of my life - I’m 27, and I started learning the instrument when I was around ten years old. I would consider myself to be an expert on this instrument and whilst I learn new things every day about guitar performance techniques, I’m always pretty up […]
When it comes to producing amazing bass guitars, what’s the first brand that comes to mind? Perhaps you think of Squier, Yamaha, or Ibanez, but my personal favorite bass guitar producer would have to be Schecter. There’s just something about the bass guitars that this brand produces that has always won me over. So, why […]
Ah, the acoustic guitar – there’s no better sound than the pure resonance that is projected from a finely crafted, high-quality acoustic. I’ve been playing the guitar for the best part of my 28 years on this planet, and therefore I have played and owned all sorts of instruments from electric guitars and bass guitars […]
If someone mentioned the name Fender, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Electric guitars of course – Fender has a fantastic reputation for producing some of the highest quality electric guitars out there, with tons of the greatest guitarists getting their start with a Fender. However, did you know that Fender produces other […]
Working on DIY projects can be fun, challenging, and highly rewarding, especially working towards building products that you will use regularly. A classic example of this is build-your-own guitar kits, coming with all the necessary components you need to build your own guitar at home. Many brands provide such kits, but one of my personal […]
There’s something truly amazing about electric guitars and the different ways that you can express yourself with them. From hammer-ons and pull-offs, to note bends and slides, there are just so many different musical decorations available at the guitarist's disposal. However, perhaps the most famous decorative technique in guitar playing is the use of the […]
Both Dreadnought vs Grand Auditorium guitars are massively popular choices for guitarists worldwide. At first glance, they look the same, but there are good reasons to distinguish one from another. After reading this post, not only will you be able to tell the two apart immediately, but you'll also be well-equipped to make an educated […]
If you’ve clicked on this article then without a doubt you’re a guitar enthusiast who wants to learn about this one, not-so-common type that initially may seem like it is just an acoustic guitar with a fancier name. As an experiment when writing this guide, I’ve reached out to a bunch of my guitarist friends […]
The world of guitars is incredibly exciting to explore, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t complicated. Purchasing your first guitar is hard enough as it is, but then you’ve got to consider tons of additional things such as add-ons and modifications. This only gets more confusing when you are working with a […]
Playing the guitar is a hobby that can be beaten by no other in my opinion, but it’s undeniable that some expensive byproducts come with playing the instrument. From the guitars themselves to effects pedals and guitar modifications, it’s hard to pick up the guitar and not spend a bunch of money on different products. […]