Black Sabbath Amp Settings Guide: Tony Iommi's Hand of Doom and a Sound for the Ages When I ask my guitar students about which metal bands they know and which ones they like the most, they almost always talk about Metallica, Slayer, Megadeth, Slipknot, and others. Only a few mention Black Sabbath, so I always […]
The 16 Best Canadian Rock Bands of All Time: Legendary Artists from the Great White North When you think of regional rock music, which country comes to mind? The UK? U.S.? While both countries spawned some of the most legendary bands, don't forget about our friends in Canada! I used to date a guy who […]
Transcribing is often considered a lost art among guitar players, who were never the most 'theory-oriented' musicians. Yet, in one form or another, transcribing is an inevitable part of a player's journey as they level up - as they say, some learn from the tabs or sheet music, others write them! If you belong to […]
As a 90s kid, I was at the prime age when rock bands from the 2000s emerged. I was there when Linkin Park was played on the radio daily, worshipped emo bands, and attended my first Warped Tour when I was 13. Now that I'm in my 30s, I can look back on these times […]
If you go around asking every other guitarist you know who their biggest influences are, a lot of them will end up mentioning David Gilmour at some point. The legendary guitarist who rose to world fame with the timeless band Pink Floyd has changed the way many of us look at the guitar, and inspired […]
It's that time of year again. If you are looking for the best Cyber Monday and Black Friday guitar deals, you've come to the right place! Fortunately for guitar enthusiasts, this time of year brings some of the best deals on guitars and guitar accessories and the best part is that you don’t have to […]
Big, heavy, with muscular lows and singing highs, a.k.a. the "brown" sound. There are endless ways to describe Van Halen's legendary tone, yet the color stuck as it best defines its 'In-between' nature - as pleasant as it is aggressive. Eddie's tone was a mystery back in the day - even now, most players still […]
BOSS is undoubtedly one of the most recognizable brands in the music industry. They are responsible for introducing some of the most iconic pieces of gear ever, such as the DS-1 Distortion, CE-1 Chorus, or even their reliable tuner, which you have probably seen on dozens of professional pedalboards. In this BOSS Katana 50 Review, […]
The Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy is a refreshing parlor guitar, and with a price tag of under $200, this ¾ scale budget-friendly guitar is an instrument that will surprise musicians of all skill levels and playing styles. When I first picked up the Gretsch G9500 Jim Dandy, I honestly was taken aback by the sound […]
Got a guitar gathering dust? Turn it into cash! Selling guitars online has never been easier, now that there is a growing demand for buying and selling musical instruments online. Whether you’re short on cash, trying to free up some space, or simply have a surplus of guitars, there are a few great online retailers […]