Electric guitars are known in the music industry for their endless versatility, but not many people understand that these guitars are also well-known for their infinite customization options. Many guitar players will just take their guitar model, unbox it, and perform some minor modifications to improve the overall performance or appearance of the guitar. There […]
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 […]
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 […]
Blues is a music genre that never really goes away. There are a lot of Blues elements that can be found in different types of music, like pop, jazz, rock, and even heavy metal. This makes complete sense, considering that Blues has been around for more than 100 years! If you’ve ever played an instrument […]
Zoom is one of the most consistent names in multi-effects, catering for every guitarist, at every level throughout their playing journey to their personal sound for incredible guitar sounds. From their little G1Xon for beginners, right up to this baby… they’ve got you covered. This baby is the G5n, and it’s their top-of-the-range model, as […]
Yes, yes, I know – this is an INCREDIBLY pretty guitar! Look at it! Now, if you can roll your tongue back into your mouth, pick your jaw up off the floor, and wipe that drool from your chin, we can see if this baby is all looks, or if it’s got some substance. I’ll […]
Mayones are not the best known guitar brand in the USA. A Polish brand, started in 1982, they've been gaining some traction as a quality brand on the other side of the pond, over the past few years. As they are fairly squarely aimed at metal and hard rock, it's no surprise to see some […]
Ibanez originated in Japan, but throughout the years, they’ve had a large output of instruments from Indonesia and China. The Prestige range comes from its home country, and as such, is marketed with pride and, well… prestige! The RG range is what made Ibanez famous (after lawsuits), and it has retained a place amongst hair […]
This ESP 7 string comes from their LTD range, which means it's made in the East. No problem. It comes amongst the cheapest seven-string guitars available, and we'll be considering it in terms of materials used, construction, tones and overall playability. These days, any guitar that has provision for an additional low B will put it […]
Archtop guitars are somewhat of a trademark for Epiphone, especially in catering for beginner and intermediate players. I can’t think of any other brand more synonymous with affordable hollow body and semi-hollow guitars. The Emperor Swingster is at the higher end of Epi’s archtops, making them suitable for intermediate players. The Swingster is a single […]