ABOUT
KYLE BAKER

AUTHOR
Kyle is a guitarist and music teacher who has been a full-time musician for almost a decade. He is also a passionate writer and loves to teach and write about all things guitar-related. 

He began his musical journey working in a guitar store selling and repairing instruments, before moving on to studying the art of guitar making and repair with a luthier. 

During this time, he has played in bands ranging from blues to flamenco to reggae to rock all the while teaching guitar and constantly improving his craft.

Kyle Baker

Traveling Rockstar

ARTICLES BY KYLE

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August 23, 2023
Marshall Code 50 Review: How Well Does it Perform?

Marshall Amplification makes some of the best guitar amps on the planet, and their “signature” logo is an iconic symbol to have splashed on the backline of any stage setup. The CODE 50 amplifier is the company’s step into the modern world of amps; with all the features you’d expect from an amplifier in 2022. […]

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August 22, 2023
Fender Deluxe Reverb Reissue Review: An In-depth Look

During the 1960s, and of course up till now, Fender made some of the best guitar amplifiers on the market, and one of these amps — the Fender Deluxe Reverb — is highly sought after by collectors around the globe. They were renowned for their precise tone, loud volume, and great looks, and their smaller […]

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August 18, 2023
Gretsch White Falcon Review: Is It Worth Buying?

The Gretsch White Falcon is one of the best-looking — arguably the best-looking — electric guitar models ever produced, certainly amongst hollow bodies. With its gold hardware, gorgeous white finish, and iconic “falcon” scratchplate, the “Cadillac of Guitars” has long left guitar players the world over pining for ownership. It’s not all just good looks, […]

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July 22, 2023
Michael Kelly Guitars Review: Are They a Good Brand?

In this review, we decided to take a deep dive into some of the products that the Michael Kelly Guitars offers, what makes them such great instruments, and some potential drawbacks to be aware of. Let’s get started! For working musicians, it’s important to have instruments that are crafted with care, sound great, and feel […]

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July 14, 2023
PRS SE Custom 24 Review: Is It Right for You?

In this PRS SE Custom 24 review, we take a deep dive into the PRS SE Custom 24 to find out exactly what makes it such a great instrument. Let’s get started! Paul Reed Smith Guitars, a company that redefined what an electric guitar could look and sound like, has become a staple among top-of-the-range […]

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June 29, 2023
10 Best FL Studio Alternatives

If you’ve ever dipped your toe in the world of music production, chances are high that you’ve heard of or even tried FL Studio. This popular Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), known simply as “Fruity Loops” until 2003, has long been the go-to workstation for budding beatmakers and producers due to its user-friendly interface, high efficiency, […]

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June 28, 2023
Gibson Les Paul Custom vs Standard: What’s the Difference?

The Gibson Les Paul is a classic guitar, and from shape to feel to tone the guitar embodies what an electric guitar should be. The guitar’s tone is iconic, and popular rock from the ‘60s and onward is soaked in the big and bold tone of the Les Paul. Both guitars are some of the […]

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January 25, 2023
Martin DRS2 Review — A Martin for Players on a Budget

Martin makes some of the best acoustic guitars on the planet and has been doing so for over a century. It’s difficult to mention the words “acoustic guitar” or “dreadnought” without thinking of Martin, and the company practically invented the acoustic guitar as we know it today. Of course, with all this notoriety Martin guitars […]

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April 15, 2021
The Best Guitar Repair Kits: Which is Right for You?

There are some repairs best left to a Luthier, such as finish work, re-frets, and neck resets, but basic setups, restrings, and minor adjustments can all be done at home, and save you money in the process. Even if you are not a budding luthier, these basic repairs are a great skill to learn and […]

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January 13, 2021
Fender American Professional Precision Bass Review

The Fender Precision Bass is an iconic bass guitar and was one of the first electric bass guitars to be introduced to the mass market and enjoy widespread use. Leo Fender introduced the guitar in 1951 at a time when electric basses were still being refined and developed, and it was an instant hit. The […]

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