I'm very excited to be reviewing this guitar. In case you're not familiar, Martin's D-28 has been around since the 1930s, and is regarded as somewhat of a holy grail of acoustic guitars. To those not really looking or caring, it could be any old acoustic, but that’s part of the charmed of such a revered […]
Yamaha is well known around the world for producing quite a variety of different products, from guitars to motorcycles, pianos to robots. But with its roots in the music industry, don’t be fooled by the Yamaha Corporation’s broad portfolio; music was the company’s stomping ground and remains a prime focal point tothis day. The company, […]
A semi-hollow body guitar provides musicians with the best of both worlds when it comes to electric and acoustic guitars. Semi-hollow body guitars provide users with an incredible amount of versatility that fits comfortably in a variety of music genres. When built with quality, a semi-hollow body guitar takes the capabilities, sounds, and styles of […]
A short scale guitar can be any guitar: bass guitars, acoustic guitars, scale electric guitar, acoustic-electric bass guitar - you name it, and there is probably a short scale version of the guitar on the market. These types of bass guitars are more compact than your average bass guitar and make an excellent choice if […]
Before we jump into our analysis, let's quickly identify just what qualifies as a "parlor guitar". Up Front Best Parlor Guitars In a Hurry? I'll cut to the chase here and mention that the Cordoba C10 available here is my top recommendation. Continue reading for the full analysis of the best Parlor Guitars... Let’s talk […]
You're trying to decide, "D'addario, or Ernie Ball -- which set of strings do I buy to fit my needs? I hardly know anything about them!" You begin to panic until you stumble upon this wonderful article. An article that will put your worries to rest, as we run through and make a proper D'addario […]
As the DAW market continues to expand, and the tools available for home recording enthusiasts become more accessible, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the number of options available. We’re here to try and help you with that. And today, we’re going to look at a couple of the long-standing stalwarts of digital music production: […]
Despite being largely associated with metal guitarists and music, seven-string guitars are far removed from a contemporary development in guitar design. Originally created for acoustic and classical guitarists in the Renaissance period in Europe, the earliest electric seven-strings were developed for jazz musicians in the 1930s, finding a wider use there in the 60s. The […]
If you are a mandolin player and you’re in the market for a quality mandolin that’s going to be worth every penny, you’ve come to the right article! Mandolins are instruments that aren’t very common to find in today’s music scene, but they are a great way to incorporate a unique sound to your music. […]
Beginning a new hobby can be difficult. Often it’s a challenge to learn the most fundamental aspects of a new activity that you’re interested in pursuing, and, let’s be honest… most people stall out and quit before they ever really get started. But not you. You’re a motivated, dedicated, passionate individual who has the drive […]