We all love hobbies and pastimes. Music is one of the most popular leisure activities, specifically the guitar. This is one of the reasons why guitar players have purchased more guitars over the past few years. While electric guitars are popular among players, you would be surprised at how many people play acoustic guitars. Not […]
In our Fishman Fluence Review we'll look at the qualities of Fishman Fluence pickups and how well do they stand against the competition. Pickups are one of the most underrated tools in a guitar player’s kit. Some guitar experts even argue that pickups are the third-most important element for players. Fishman is one of the most […]
Online shopping has been rising in demand over this last decade, and this extends to the music world. Buying a guitar online offers a musician many benefits. While shopping online comes with some expenses, such as shipping, players often save money since online stores don't have the overhead of brick-and-mortar stores. The internet makes it […]
Marshall is one of the most recognizable brands in the world of amplifiers. That’s because Marshall amps and heads produce a powerful sound that’s ideal for bands of all sizes — whether they’re playing in small clubs or arenas. Another reason why guitar players gravitate to Marshall is they always release new products. This is […]
There many reasons to consider buying this guitar, such as how they’re built with EMG pickups. Here’s our full Schecter Hellraiser review. Schecter Guitar Research (usually referred to as Schecter) was formed in 1976 from a repair shop in Van Nuys. Since then, they have built some of the most reliable, innovative, and highest quality […]
Coming from a woman myself, watching talented women in rock and metal was a huge inspiration for me. I got into rock and metal at a young age and quickly learned that men dominated the rock music space. So watching women rock out with men helped me feel accepted in the rock world. But who are […]
As a seasoned guitar player, you know a Sweetwater introduction isn't needed. Even though they're arguably the biggest marketplace for musicians, many don't know they have been around since 1979. In addition to instruments and gear, Sweetwater sells pro audio gear, lighting, music software, and more. If you haven't purchased anything from Sweetwater, you may […]
People don't give bass enough credit. While bass players are often the butt of jokes, the bass guitar is an instrument that revolutionized rock history. In the early 1950s, Leo Fender marketed the bass guitar as a louder and portable alternative to the upright bass. The upright bass was more popular in jazz, classical, country, […]
One of the most annoying aspects of playing bass is changing the strings. Since bass strings are thicker than guitar strings, switching them out can be a challenge. And this is bad enough for a traditional four-string bass - imagine restringing a bass guitar with more than six strings! If you need to change out your […]
Best known as a member of Iron Maiden, Adrian Smith is one of the most well-known heavy metal guitarists of the last 40 years. Alongside Dave Murray and Janick Gers, Smith is a core part of the band’s signature guitar harmonies, helping to create the signature sound that Iron Maiden fans have grown to love. […]