Yes, yes, I know – this is an INCREDIBLY pretty guitar! Look at it! Now, if you can roll your tongue back into your mouth, pick your jaw up off the floor, and wipe that drool from your chin, we can see if this baby is all looks, or if it’s got some substance. I’ll […]
Mayones are not the best known guitar brand in the USA. A Polish brand, started in 1982, they've been gaining some traction as a quality brand on the other side of the pond, over the past few years. As they are fairly squarely aimed at metal and hard rock, it's no surprise to see some […]
Ibanez originated in Japan, but throughout the years, they’ve had a large output of instruments from Indonesia and China. The Prestige range comes from its home country, and as such, is marketed with pride and, well… prestige! The RG range is what made Ibanez famous (after lawsuits), and it has retained a place amongst hair […]
This ESP 7 string comes from their LTD range, which means it's made in the East. No problem. It comes amongst the cheapest seven-string guitars available, and we'll be considering it in terms of materials used, construction, tones and overall playability. These days, any guitar that has provision for an additional low B will put it […]
You are most likely reading this article because you are a beginning guitarist. Welcome to the guitar world! As a beginner, there are at least twenty-one parts of a guitar’s anatomy that you should know about. There are two types of guitars: acoustic and electric. People who make guitars, called Luthiers, created acoustic guitars so […]
When deciding between what type of guitar strings you’re going to purchase, there are several things that you should know before making a final purchase. The type of string you choose has a major impact on your guitar’s sound and playability. We’ve created this guide to help you, a beginning guitarist, decide what type of […]
Archtop guitars are somewhat of a trademark for Epiphone, especially in catering for beginner and intermediate players. I can’t think of any other brand more synonymous with affordable hollow body and semi-hollow guitars. The Emperor Swingster is at the higher end of Epi’s archtops, making them suitable for intermediate players. The Swingster is a single […]
The Taylor Big Baby is a basic and simple guitar; it’s a quality choice in a guitar if you’re looking to only have a moderate spending trip. The top of the Big Baby is comprised from solid Sitka spruce, while the sides and back are laminate. While the body of the guitar is not bound, […]
The Fender CD-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Electric sports a laminated mahogany top, back, and sides, which provides the tonality of the guitar with a warm and rich voice. This guitar also has a rosewood fingerboard, vintage-style open-gear tuners, Fender’s advanced scalloped bracing, and a maple neck. The Scalloped X Bracing helps to increase the resonance of the […]
Whether you’re looking for an amp to rock out in your bedroom until your mom gets home from work or to showcase your killer riffs at rehearsal with your blues/death metal/jazz/funk ensemble, combo amps are a great way to get a powerful sound without the powerful blow to your wallet that a stack amplifier packs. […]