When shopping for a new amplifier for your guitar gear, you’re probably asking yourself- tube or solid-state amp? What’s the difference between the two anyway? If you’re on the hunt for the best guitar amp for your guitar’s needs and your musical needs, it’s probably going to get really confusing shopping around, especially if you […]
No matter how experienced you are with your guitar, even if you’ve only had your instrument for less than a day, you need to take time and learn how to properly store your guitar. Keeping your guitar in the best shape possible is not only going to help save you time, effort, and frustration, but […]
There are so many different types of channel amp brands, types, and models on the market today, so it’s totally understandable if you’re feeling overwhelmed by the number of choices you have to pick from. Making the wrong decision when choosing your channel amp can not only cost your time and money but can even […]
If you're serious about learning how to play guitar, you’ve probably spent some time looking around the internet for some free sheet music to download. If you’ve spent some time looking for sheet music, you’ve also probably discovered that finding sheet music or free guitar tabs is extremely difficult to find. I know that I […]
Are you looking around for guitar gifts, but can’t seem to find that special gift for the person you’re shopping for? It's a common known fact that shopping for presents for other people can be very difficult! Some people are easier to buy for, while other people present more of a challenge. If you child, parent, […]
Changing guitar strings on an electric or acoustic guitar actually isn’t too difficult of a task, but it can be very intimidating if you’ve never done it before. Whether you’re a beginning or advanced guitarist that has never changed strings before, changing strings is a skill that be easily acquired through some simple instructions and […]
Many songs that you have heard on the radio are very easy to play on electric guitar, even with those difficult sounding riffs and choruses. Some of these songs may sound more interesting than others, but how are we exactly sure that they’re easy to play? If you just examine and focus on the chord […]
Before we get into talking about what a phaser pedal is, it’s better if you understand what the phaser effect is. The first stage of the phaser effect is when the signal of your guitar passes through a series of stages, which are all-pass filters. The second stage of the phaser effect is kept as […]
If you’re like most musicians, you’re probably on a budget. One great thing about big name music companies is that they know that a lot of musicians don’t have a whole lot of money, which is why they offer a whole range of amps that are $100 or below. Are $100 amps even any good? […]
When shopping around for the best 5 string base bass guitar, there are many different factors that you should take into consideration before making a final purchase. In case you weren’t aware, the biggest thing that sets a five-stringed bass guitar apart from a four-stringed bass guitar is the low string (known as the B […]