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 […]
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 […]
As guitar owners, most of us choose our instruments based on the quality of their craftsmanship and the materials used. When it comes to fretboard materials, rosewood is usually a favorite. But thanks to a search for more sustainable guitar-making practices, a new material, sourced from the Indian Laurel hardwood (or Terminalia elliptica), is taking […]
The Schecter C1 Platinum Electric Guitar is honestly the perfect guitar for extreme metal musicians; the nice physical appearance of this guitar is the first thing that makes a statement about this instrument, but the aggressive tone and versatility in the metal genre are what make it one of the best semi-affordable guitars to use […]
As you’ll see when I’ll talk about my personal Jazz setup, trying to find a good guitar sound for this genre can be a frustrating experience. Before choosing what gear to use for your first Jazz gig, there’s an archetypical Jazz sound that guitar players have to consider. Indeed you’re not forced to use a […]
Calling all lefty bassists out there – have you ever found yourself frustrated by the sheer mass of right-handed bass guitars out there, wishing that there was some sort of “Best Left Handed Bass Guitars Guide” to ease the pain? Well, I’ve got some incredible news for you – you’re about to read that guide […]
What is freedom in music? Is that even a thing? We all want to express ourselves effectively when playing our instruments, and we all want to play beautiful melodic jazz solos. But what exactly does that freedom of expression mean. Doesn’t it mean something different to each of us? If there’s one music genre that […]
If you have been playing electric guitar for some years, you probably have heard about Scalloped Fretboards. Made popular first by shredders like Yngwie Malmsteen and Richie Blackmore, scalloped fretboards are now a common alternative for players who want unique playability and tonal versatility. If you have wondered if modifying your guitars is worth it, […]