Purists may well sneer, but when it comes to the effects section of your guitar rig, there’s a lot to be said for a multi-effects unit, as opposed to a bunch of stomp boxes. As with any aspect of digital technology, the tonal difference between them and analog boxes are always reducing, For some guitarists, […]
Like most guitar players, you probably spend a lot of money investing into high-quality guitar strings, but sadly, the crisp bell tones that come from new guitar strings is short-lived. The short life span of the gorgeous tones your strings produce is mostly caused by lack of a proper cleaning procedure, but excessive humidity and […]
If you are a musician who is looking to get their hands on an affordable semi-hollow body electric guitar that will give you the taste of playing on an authentic semi-hollow, the Epiphone Wildkat is the guitar you’re going to want to take a look at. The Wildkat is perfect for Blues, Jazz, and Rock. […]
If you are a guitarist who plays on stage often, whether it be for a small venue or a large gig, keeping your guitar in tune is imperative even for beginners. Using a clip-on guitar tuner makes tuning your instrument on stage easy and convenient with a great sound. You’re not going to have to […]
Back in 1965, Fender purchased the Squier Musical Instrument Company and spend the next several years making changes inside of the Squier Musical Instrument Company. In 1982, the Squier brand was introduced to the world through Fender, with an entirely new line of inexpensive guitars that were alternatives to higher-priced instruments made in the USA. […]
For entry-level guitars, especially electric guitars, you need to know what you are looking for, what you want, and what exactly you should buy. There are guitars out there that are cheaper than dirt, but aren’t worth much. However, the Epiphone SG Special Electric Guitar is not one of those guitars! While it is priced […]
Playing the banjo can be a great new hobby, but discovering the best banjo brands before you fully understand how your instrument works can be quite challenging, especially if you’re not exactly certain about all that you want to do with your instrument. Thankfully, most brands of banjo for beginners are of an affordable price […]
Mooer came to prominence a few years ago for their range of mini-pedals, which were well-built and well-received. The GE100 is one of their takes on multi-effects processors, and I’m hoping it’ll match the quality and sounds of their individual stomp boxes. Most of their compact pedals are based on emulating legendary pedals, so it […]
At some point in time, most dedicated musicians, whether they be beginners or professionals, have a small pipe dream of owning a Taylor Guitar. The reason why it’s mostly a pipe dream from most musicians is because of the price tag- paying $1,500 or more for an acoustic guitar just isn’t in the budget for […]
It’s very common for people to confuse mandolins and guitars, are they are both stringed instruments that look a little similar. However, experienced musicians know that you should never make the mistake of confusing a mandolin and a guitar with each other. If you didn’t know that there was such a huge difference between the […]