Having the best guitar brands ranked is a daunting task, to say the least. Most lists and comparisons are often made from historical relevance, not considering what's available today and of interest to most players' budgets. Having spent a life dedicated to the instrument and tried the best (and worst!) guitars from popular brands, I […]
The Gibson Les Paul is a classic guitar, and from shape to feel to tone the guitar embodies what an electric guitar should be. The guitar’s tone is iconic, and popular rock from the ‘60s and onward is soaked in the big and bold tone of the Les Paul. Both guitars are some of the […]
If you're into Metal guitar, you know that it requires, at times, a completely different set of skills and gear. While there's no set rule that defines what you should be playing the genre with, there's a limit to what an average mean-looking humbucker-packed guitar can do. As you progress and the stakes get higher, […]
Harley Benton is a brand owned and distributed by the reputable German Thomann music retailer. They sell guitars, basses, ukuleles, amplifiers effects, and accessories. Their products all have very reasonable prices and other brands might have a tough time competing with their price/quality ratio. Since Harley Benton imports their products directly from the manufacturer, they […]
The overall design of a lap steel guitar is very similar to the design of a standard acoustic guitar, meaning that there are a fretboard and six strings that come attached to this guitar. However, the strings on a lap steel guitar face upwards and are raised towards the musicians. With a lap steel guitar, […]
Whether you are a professional musician with money to invest or a first-time guitar buyer with a limited budget, rarely has there been a better time to be in the market for an affordable new electric than now. In this feature, I will showcase my six best Mitchell electric guitars for you to consider. While […]
Today we’re going to be looking at and reviewing the Fender Deluxe Precision Bass Special. There are plenty of big-name brands in the music industry, and when it comes to guitars, very few are bigger than Fender. With their legendary status in the music industry, they have been responsible for some of the world’s most well-known guitars, […]
Today we'll discuss some of the best headless guitar kits that are currently available on the market. Headless guitars are certainly not for everyone - but once you discover all of their innovative features and undeniable advantages, it's really easy to fall in love with them. Some of the guitars and guitar bundles we'll be […]
A versatile electric guitar is a must for modern musicians. As a performer, I often need a clean acoustic guitar tone in the middle of a set or song that pedals and different pickup combinations cannot emulate. Owning an electric guitar with a piezo pickup is how I achieve that. In this guide, I will […]
Electric Sound Products (ESP) was founded in 1975 by Hisatake Shibuya in Tokyo, Japan as a guitar part replacement company. Word spread quickly, however, of the high quality of ESP’s parts, labor, and installation, and the company soon had an excellent reputation and was well on its way to becoming the obvious choice for many […]