The impact of fretboard tonewoods on tone and playability is a highly debated topic amongst guitar players. Typically divided among maple and rosewood lovers, guitarists nowadays use many other tonewoods that are equally as good. In this Pau Ferro Fretboard Guide, I will detail one of my favorite tonewoods used in modern guitar building, primarily […]
In this article, we are going to focus on two of the major players when it comes to digital audio workstations, and these are Cubase Vs FL Studio. Although there are many other brands out there, for fairness this article focuses on just these two, with a few alternatives down the page. Digital Audio Workstations […]
You would not believe how many fine details can make the difference between a bad guitar cable and a good cable. A lot of people think “Meh, it’s just a cable, how complicated could it be to choose one?”. It isn’t… not until you learn about what’s inside that black rubber, and how each of […]
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 […]
Gibson acoustics are some of the best guitars in the world, but finding the right model for your style of play from the brand's vast portfolio can be tricky. Today I'll compare two of the most popular acoustic-electric options: Gibson J-45 vs Hummingbird. What makes a flawless acoustic-electric guitar? For me, it's a perfectly balanced combination […]
Guitars come in all shapes and sizes. Aside from different body shapes that bring out different sounds from your instrument, there are also smaller guitar bodies that can be advantageous for several different reasons. This guide will focus on the best 3/4 size acoustic guitar models, which as the name implies, are 25% smaller than […]
If you're looking to add some variety to your guitar arsenal, chances are you've stumbled upon hollow-body and semi-hollow body guitars. These models are obviously different than solid-body guitars such as the Gibson Les Paul and the Fender Stratocaster, but they have a few core differences in their construction and sound between them. In this […]
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. […]
When it comes to electric guitars, there aren’t many names that excite a guitarist as much as the Les Paul. A guitar model produced by Gibson, the gorgeous tone and bodywork on these guitars made it an absolute dream guitar when I first started learning the instrument. However, the price tag was huge, and there […]