Musicians today have more tools at their disposal than ever before to create music that sounds exactly how they want it to. But among so many different types of guitars, effects, samplers, digital processing units, and amps, it’s easy to feel inundated and utterly paralyzed. A nearly foolproof way to make sure you spend your […]
If you’re a beginning guitarist, you’ve probably made this mistake of thinking that all guitar stands are the same. By assuming this, you probably just ended up purchasing the very first guitar stand that you see. Or maybe you tend to be a cheapskate and you just end up purchasing the cheapest one you can […]
An 8-string guitar may not be every guitar player’s first choice of axe, but they are certainly unique instruments, and can really aid in playing some truly awesome gritty and growling riffs. The 7-string is a far more common weapon of choice for guitarists who primarily play metal or other “riff-heavy” styles. That said, an […]
When you want to buy a guitar or need some gear, it's easy to stop by your local Guitar Center. But I'm someone who likes to order from different companies, especially when it comes to music gear. Something small like strings and picks I order online. So years ago, I was searching around websites to […]
Cables are a constant in a guitarist's life, or so they used to be before guitar wireless systems became common for both the rock star and bar gigger. However, getting rid of the cable is still a tough decision, as the fear of something going wrong when the trusty old jack is not under your […]
Steve Vai is the epitome of the guitar virtuoso turned into a rock star. There's nothing he hasn't ticked off the list of a mind-blowing musical career, a genius who worked with other geniuses and ultimately created his unique approach to music and the guitar. I got obsessed with Vai's playing and gear when I […]
The history of rock has been written on iconic riffs played on a Les Paul. As the first guitar that made the humbucker popular, the Gibson Les Paul single-handily defined the sound for a generation and is still the archetype guitar to play various styles of jazz, blues, rock, and up to the heaviest metal. […]
Bottom Line Up Front: Here's my high level summary, if you want to skip the rationale below... The Epiphone Les Paul vs Gibson Les Paul debate is one of the biggest debates in the guitar community. In fact, it has been going on for many years. If you are someone who isn’t too familiar with the […]
Ever wondered why some guitars feel so different to play? It's not just the strings or the body – the fretboard plays a huge role. Fretboards are incredibly important when it comes to guitar playing, as they impact the tone, feel, playability and long-term comfort of the instrument. Many people believe that the fretboard wood […]
In this Epiphone Probucker review, we’ll be providing some of our own thoughts on this product, the pros and cons associated with it, some general FAQs, and a few notable alternatives we think are also worth being aware of. Today we’re excited to be running through a great piece of kit that has proved to […]