"What kind of pickups do you use?" If you're like most guitarists, this is one of the most common questions we ask each other. Because we all know that, along with the guitar and amp, pickups are the primary source of the sound. Also, between humbuckers, single-coils, lipsticks, P90s, PAFs, Filter'Trons, etc., not to mention […]
When it comes to jazz guitar, the pickup choice is as specific as the playing style. While you can pull through a jazz gig with a standard pickup, you won’t get the best responsiveness and tone. I was lucky enough to try many of what are some of the Best Jazz Pickups and have prepared […]
In our Fishman Fluence Review we'll look at the qualities of Fishman Fluence pickups and how well do they stand against the competition. Pickups are one of the most underrated tools in a guitar player’s kit. Some guitar experts even argue that pickups are the third-most important element for players. Fishman is one of the most […]
We guitar players are a demanding bunch—and I'm no different. Now, I love gadgets and gear innovations as much as the next frethead, but some products furrow my brow as I noise (not so under my breath), "Really?!" I had read about the EverTune Bridge System and had not thought much about it. And my […]
The purpose of a bass guitar is to add flavor via sound to the rhythm in music genres; basically, all music genres have a bass line of some sort. An experienced bass guitar layer can help add harmony to music, while also adding moderate solos that are commonly played by electric bass guitars. If you’re […]
I’ve been playing the guitar now for over half of my life - I’m 27, and I started learning the instrument when I was around ten years old. I would consider myself to be an expert on this instrument and whilst I learn new things every day about guitar performance techniques, I’m always pretty up […]
So, maybe you just ended up purchasing the guitar of your dreams and you’re unsure of how to choose the best guitar case for your instrument. Keeping your instrument safe is the most important function of your guitar case, but sadly, too many guitar cases on the market don’t protect the instrument properly. Today, you’re […]
Have you ever wondered how different types of strings will affect your performance as a bass guitar player? Your guitar strings are one of the most important parts of your instrument. The quality of your strings will largely impact the type of sound that your instrument is producing. Learning about the different types of bass […]
As a guitarist, you are most likely on the hunt for the best strings to go with your guitar to provide you with the most amazing quality sound you can achieve. If you don’t have a whole lot of experience with guitars or music in general, you may not understand the impact that a poor-quality […]
If you are a guitar player with a little bit of experience, you know that Stratocaster pickups and Tonerider pickups are no the only option on the market. And is probably that you already know that a Telecaster pickup really helps you create that classic vibe of the vintage pickups. Tele pickups have aided some […]