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 […]
Introduction For any beginner guitarist, it can be quite a dilemma to change the electric guitar's strings for the first time. Fortunately, today I will give you a step-by-step on how to perform this task. Although it may seem complex or confusing at first glance, changing the strings is quite simple. There are more efficient […]
There's a reason why 40% of musicians play guitar. We all dream of being on stage, shredding that jaw-dropping solo. We want to be renowned and iconic like Steve Vai, Yngwie Malmsteen, Joe Satriani, and Vinnie Moore. But before you get to that level, you have to get good. Really good. But as all guitar players know, […]
There are almost limitless factors that affect the guitar tones that you've listened to in records, at live venues, and the ones that you have crafted yourself using the equipment you have at your disposal. The guitar itself and the amplifier are logically the most important pieces of the equation, but these go deeper into […]
G&L Guitar is a brand that was created by Leo Fender, most notably known for being the founder of Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company. The brand was born in 1979, more than a decade after Leo decided to sell Fender Guitars to CBS in 1965. He founded G&L with George Fullerton and Dale Hyatt. Leo […]
"You Are My Sunshine" is a very popular American song that was recorded and released by Jimmie Davis and Charles Mitchell at the beginning of 1940. There are literally hundreds of different versions that came out after that, so it is extremely likely that you have heard it being interpreted by more than one artist. […]
The selection of acoustic guitar brands in stores today is so vast that you can easily get lost. However, among the many smaller guitar manufacturers, quality ones like Teton guitars always stand out. This Teton guitars review and guide will help you decide whether this affordable quality guitar brand is a good fit for you. […]
My guitar-playing journey began at the age of 12. My early influences were the music of the day and the albums that my brother listened to. At 14, I started to form my own musical identity and enjoyed listening to rock radio. But, in 1982, the older guys that hung out at the guitar shop […]
Refretting a guitar is one of those things that sounds quite daunting at first, just like when you take your first steps fixing your bike, your car, or formatting your PC. However, learning how to refret a guitar can become a handy tool to add to your skillset if you intend to be a casual […]