If you’ve ever purchased a guitar or have looked into doing so, you’ll be aware that there are a ton of accessories and other additional purchases that you will need to consider. These range from expensive pieces of gear such as amplifiers and pedals to smaller purchases such as plectrums and strings. However, one of […]
Posting packages across the country, continent, or even worldwide has never been so simple – there are so many convenient couriers these days that recipients rarely have to wait longer than a few days. Believe it or not, this even applies to larger items such as guitars, but this is only possible if you ensure […]
Calling all lefty bassists out there – have you ever found yourself frustrated by the sheer mass of right-handed bass guitars out there, wishing that there was some sort of “Best Left Handed Bass Guitars Guide” to ease the pain? Well, I’ve got some incredible news for you – you’re about to read that guide […]
Guitars are incredibly versatile instruments – they are the sound behind rock, blues, indie, and all sorts of other types of music. This is something that has always kept me interested in the instrument, there are just so many opportunities for creative exploration, and I love it. Out of all the genres out there, one […]
Learning a new instrument can be full of challenges – deciding to buy the instrument can be a tough start to the journey, followed by the purchasing of accessories and music books. This is the case for any instrument, but I’ve always found it particularly true when it comes to the classical guitar. Not only […]
Whether you recently purchased your first guitar, upgraded to a new one, or are using the same guitar you have owned for years, you probably want to do nothing other than sitting back, relax, and practice. It’s such a good feeling to have a favorite instrument to play with, but sometimes things just aren’t set […]
Out of all the alternate tunings out there, one of my absolute favorites would have to be Open D. Tons of my favorite musicians use this tuning, and I’m constantly coming across songs that are written with it, so I’ve decided to put together the following Open D guitar tuning guide on the tuning. Whether […]
What are the first brands that come to your mind when you think about guitars? Perhaps it’s Martin acoustics or Ibanez electrics. For me, it simply has to be Gibson and Fender. These names are synonymous with the electric guitar, two brands that have built such an excellent reputation for themselves that it’s almost impossible […]
It’s a sad fact of life that some of the greatest guitarists of all time do not get given enough credit. If strangers in the street were asked about the greatest guitarist, they’ll probably mention names such as Slash, Herman Li, or Jimmie Page – all great guitarists, but not quite the greatest in my […]
There is no worse feeling than encountering a problem with your guitar, only to discover that it is a problem with your truss rod. The truss rod is essentially the spine of the guitar, and the thought of operating on it is incredibly intimidating. I will always remember the first time that I had to […]