For some, it may jangle too much, but we have to be realistic about how iconic the sound of a 12-string guitar has been throughout music history. Hotel California? Wish You Were Here? Ticket To Ride? Yes, all of those, subtly supported by the unmistakable brightness of a 12-string. Looking at the top ones on […]
Are you stuck trying to figure out whether you should purchase the Fender Jazz Bass or the Precision Bass? Ever since the development of the Fender Jazz bass, there's been an on-going argument in the bass guitar community of which bass guitar is the better investment. Depending on where you're at in your bass guitar […]
We’re all familiar with the iconic image of rock guitarists playing guitar faster than anybody really should, all with spotlights and magnificent heads of hair. Those interested enough have names for those iconic people, and foremost among those names is Steve Vai. Vai started his career transcribing Frank Zappa’s work, then joined Zappa’s band, and […]
Fender vs Gibson is the classic never-ending clash between legendary guitar brands. Their Iconic design and tone are part of rock music and defined the sound of many genres. Having owned and used many US models from both brands in the studio and live shows, I want to give an in-depth comparison that might help […]
In this Gretsch Streamliner review, we’re going to look closely at the guitars in the collection, including their features, pros, and cons, as well as some alternatives out there. We will also be looking at some popular FAQs about the Gretsch Streamliner before determining our feelings for the brand and its instruments. The Gretsch catalog […]
The guitars that define rock n roll all have a unique place in the minds of guitarists. Some represent the wild dirty side, others the gentle and sweet bluesy end. In-between those edges, there's a space for the refined and adventurous side that Gretsch guitars occupy better than any other brand. Gretsch defined the balance […]
The Gretsch White Falcon is one of the best-looking — arguably the best-looking — electric guitar models ever produced, certainly amongst hollow bodies. With its gold hardware, gorgeous white finish, and iconic “falcon” scratchplate, the “Cadillac of Guitars” has long left guitar players the world over pining for ownership. It’s not all just good looks, […]
When it comes to obtaining the semi-acoustic guitar’s classic sound, it is only fitting that Rickenbacker is mentioned. When getting the sweet, vintage tone with fantastic clarity, we need to review the Rickenbacker 330 Vs 360. Rickenbacker guitars have a distinctive tone, recognizable upon hearing it. They’re amazingly good strumming guitars favored by musicians, including […]
The impact of fretboard tonewoods on tone and playability is a highly debated topic amongst guitar players. Typically divided among maple and rosewood lovers, guitarists nowadays use many other tonewoods that are equally as good. In this Pau Ferro Fretboard Guide, I will detail one of my favorite tonewoods used in modern guitar building, primarily […]
If you're looking to add some variety to your guitar arsenal, chances are you've stumbled upon hollow-body and semi-hollow body guitars. These models are obviously different than solid-body guitars such as the Gibson Les Paul and the Fender Stratocaster, but they have a few core differences in their construction and sound between them. In this […]