ESP or LTD? Looking at these two guitar brands, many players end up a bit confused. In fact, these are not two individual brands, only two separate ranges of products from the same manufacturer. One of them is more affordable, the other boasts premium quality and a great reputation. But which one really provides the […]
I've purchased from Sweetwater a couple of times, but I'm always looking for new businesses to support. When I was looking around for new strings, I came across Zzounds. Like Sweetwater, they sell new and used various instruments and gear. Their prices are good, and the website looks legit. But I wondered if Zzounds was […]
Washburn guitars are instruments that don’t let you down. A long history as a stringed instrument builder has seen the company evolve into one of the best mid to upper-range electric and acoustic guitar manufacturers of modern times. Good quality at an affordable price makes the best Washburn acoustic guitars an alternative you should consider […]
This guide will look at the best guitar strings for Les Paul Epiphone guitars and include my personal recommendations. If you're fortunate enough to be an owner of a Les Paul guitar, then you will know the importance of ensuring every aspect of the instrument is right. You don't buy a Ferrari and hang some […]
I have an acoustic guitar and keyboard collecting dust in my home and have been wondering how to sell them. My initial thought was selling them DIY--after all, at least half of my friends are musicians, so I wouldn't have a problem finding buyers. Selling them to a Guitar Center or Sam Ash is convenient, […]
With online shopping, buying instruments and gear online is easier now than ever. When I started playing bass, I was stuck going to Guitar Center or the local music store, hoping they had what I needed. Now, you can go online and shop at a myriad of online stores. You have many options, though Musician's […]
If there’s a guitar player responsible for bringing blues-inspired guitar playing back to mainstream popularity in the last twenty years, that would be John Mayer. He is, without a doubt, a modern-day guitar hero. There’s much interest concerning every aspect of his style, gear, and tone. That’s why I want to talk to you today […]
I practically grew up in music stores. There was a local music shop near me where my brother and I got music lessons and all our instruments. But there were times when the local music store didn't carry what we needed, so we would have to go to the corporate music stores. In our area, […]
Comparing the Gibson Dove vs Hummingbird is like comparing the Rolling Stones to the Beatles since it is nearly impossible to determine which one is better. These two acoustic guitars are among the most iconic models the company has ever produced as rock n’ roll legends like Keith Richards, Bob Dylan, or Elvis Presley are […]
Did you know that Fender first designed their guitars to be ‘working man’s guitars’? When Fender first started producing instruments, they wanted to be a guitar brand that was able to produce high-quality instruments at a price that lower and middle-class families could afford, without thinking that some years after it will be the choice […]