If you’ve never had any professional training, lessons, and didn’t learn any music theory while you were in school, the chances are that you aren’t somebody who can read sheet music. Typically, when you learn how to play guitar in a school or private lesson session, you’re going to learn how to play scales, how […]
Maybe you’ve had the opportunity to sell your instrument on eBay, or you’re looking to ship out your instrument to a friend, shipping out your guitar may seem like a daunting task. However, shipping a guitar, whether it be an acoustic, bass, classical, or any other instrument, safely packing your instrument away is a lot […]
Eight-string guitars have been become more popular in the past recent years, especially because of metal music. Sensing a trend in the market, Ibanez created an eight-string guitar that’s an affordable option for musicians who are looking to branch out on the guitar journey, without having to take a big financial risk. Since the Ibanez […]
The tremolo pedal is one of the oldest guitar pedals that are still in use today; actually, the tremolo pedal is the first pedal that came built with an amp. Back when playing guitar actually began to become a hobby, there were very limited options when it came to changing the tone of the instrument […]
Electric guitars are known in the music industry for their endless versatility, but not many people understand that these guitars are also well-known for their infinite customization options. Many guitar players will just take their guitar model, unbox it, and perform some minor modifications to improve the overall performance or appearance of the guitar. There […]
When shopping for a new amplifier for your guitar gear, you’re probably asking yourself- tube or solid-state amp? What’s the difference between the two anyway? If you’re on the hunt for the best guitar amp for your guitar’s needs and your musical needs, it’s probably going to get really confusing shopping around, especially if you […]
No matter how experienced you are with your guitar, even if you’ve only had your instrument for less than a day, you need to take time and learn how to properly store your guitar. Keeping your guitar in the best shape possible is not only going to help save you time, effort, and frustration, but […]
If you're serious about learning how to play guitar, you’ve probably spent some time looking around the internet for some free sheet music to download. If you’ve spent some time looking for sheet music, you’ve also probably discovered that finding sheet music or free guitar tabs is extremely difficult to find. I know that I […]
Are you looking around for guitar gifts, but can’t seem to find that special gift for the person you’re shopping for? It's a common known fact that shopping for presents for other people can be very difficult! Some people are easier to buy for, while other people present more of a challenge. If you child, parent, […]
Changing guitar strings on an electric or acoustic guitar actually isn’t too difficult of a task, but it can be very intimidating if you’ve never done it before. Whether you’re a beginning or advanced guitarist that has never changed strings before, changing strings is a skill that be easily acquired through some simple instructions and […]