If someone mentioned the name Fender, what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Electric guitars of course – Fender has a fantastic reputation for producing some of the highest quality electric guitars out there, with tons of the greatest guitarists getting their start with a Fender. However, did you know that Fender produces other […]
Choosing a bass guitar isn’t easy, mainly for two reasons: usually, the guitar you want isn’t necessarily in your budget and guitar manufacturers keep getting better at producing high-quality instruments at lower prices, which means that there are too many guitars to choose from! There are so many different choices out there that when it […]
Working on DIY projects can be fun, challenging, and highly rewarding, especially working towards building products that you will use regularly. A classic example of this is build-your-own guitar kits, coming with all the necessary components you need to build your own guitar at home. Many brands provide such kits, but one of my personal […]
There’s something truly amazing about electric guitars and the different ways that you can express yourself with them. From hammer-ons and pull-offs, to note bends and slides, there are just so many different musical decorations available at the guitarist's disposal. However, perhaps the most famous decorative technique in guitar playing is the use of the […]
Both Dreadnought vs Grand Auditorium guitars are massively popular choices for guitarists worldwide. At first glance, they look the same, but there are good reasons to distinguish one from another. After reading this post, not only will you be able to tell the two apart immediately, but you'll also be well-equipped to make an educated […]
Founded in 1968, Electro-Harmonix is one of the oldest pedal companies out there. They are responsible for creating some of the world's most popular pedals, such as the Big Muff, the Deluxe Memory Man and the Soul Food. Their huge catalog also contains pedals that you don't see every day, and this Electro-Harmonix Freeze pedal […]
Mitchell guitars are a name you often see when you walk into Guitar Center. There's usually an entire section of value instruments under their name. However, few know about their origin and how to rate them. In this article, I'll demystify the brand and guide you towards the best Mitchell acoustic guitars that nail the […]
Guitar straps are easily one of the most overlooked guitar gear pieces in a guitarist’s gear set. Most guitarists take a look around on Facebook or their favorite music blog to fantasize about a newly released instrument or amp, but no one really gives guitar straps the attention that they deserve. While a guitar strap […]
The first image that comes to mind when Dean guitars are mentioned is either Dimebag Darell dive bombing or Dave Mustain shredding. I know I'm not the only one to connect Dean with metal, yet their acoustic selection of guitars is getting almost as large as their electric. Even though not all are great, among […]
Once a guitarist has learned all the guitar tricks a beginner guitar has, they get a hankering for upgrading their guitar from the beginner instrument that they’ve been learning on to another, to even learn guitar better! Intermediate level guitars are generally a few hundred dollars more expensive than beginner ones. The added expense can […]