I remember listening to Queen for the first time, I was a little kid, my father was (and still is) obsessed with Classic Rock, so he probably made me listen to “Bohemian Rhapsody” or some other songs from their 70s albums, like “A Night at the Opera” or “A Day at the Races”. Later on, […]
Heavy metal wouldn't be the same without Randy Rhoads. He was voted the best heavy metal guitarist and is still an inspiration to metal guitar players today. His unfortunate passing in 1982 shocked fans; he was definitely gone too soon. I believe if Rhoads was still alive, he would have set the bar even higher […]
The idea that something or somebody could be considered legendary within the music world isn’t anything new. We are used to this thought and that's what we're going to implement in our Dumble Amp guide. “Yesterday” by The Beatles is a legendary song, “The Dark Side of the Moon” by Pink Floyd is a legendary […]
Eric Clapton is one of the most legendary music icons. While many regard him for famous songs such as "Layla" and "Wonderful Tonight," his guitar playing inspired an entire generation of players. While we look at Clapton as a guitar genius, when reading his biography, you'll learn some surprising facts about him. For example, there […]
Stevie Ray Vaughan is a name that surely rings a bell to most guitarists, especially if they are into blues and rock music. He was born in 1954, and despite having a short career that ended tragically due to a helicopter accident, Stevie Ray Vaughan, or "SRV", left a timeless legacy. Let's get on with […]
David Gilmour is one of the most highly spoken of names in the guitar community, and it is safe to say that many people first picked up a guitar after listening to his fantastic playing in Pink Floyd records. Gilmour was born in 1946 and joined Pink Floyd in 1967 as a replacement to Syd […]
More people are interested in learning the guitar. So much so to where we're seeing a boom in guitar sales, as much as we saw in the Beatles era. And if you or a loved one is starting to play guitar, you'll need a wardrobe to match your new passion. Fortunately, there are many guitar […]
Very few guitar players are more recognizable than Angus Young. Sure, we can focus on his contributions to the legendary rock band AC/DC and how his signature guitar playing truly characterizes the band's sound. In our Angus Young bio and gear list, we can also talk about his appearance, how he's famous for wearing schoolboy […]
When we think of guitar playing, we think of that guitar icon shredding that crazy solo on their electric. Or do we? Over the last few years, acoustic guitar sales have surpassed those of the electric guitar. There are many reasons why the acoustic is a beloved instrument, especially since they have an amazing sound. […]
Introduction Drop C is a popular tuning among heavier genres of music such as hardcore, metal, and others. This tuning lowers the range of the guitar down two steps below the standard E. The other main change in tuning is that the top string (low C) is lowered an additional tone to create an octave […]