When it comes to guitars, details matter. Strings are a great example: Sometimes, it's all it takes to make an average instrument sound grand; other times, it degrades even an excellent guitar. This article explains the difference between two common types of strings: pure nickel vs nickel wound strings. There are many theories about the […]
Whether you recently purchased your first guitar, upgraded to a new one, or are using the same guitar you have owned for years, you probably want to do nothing other than sitting back, relax, and practice. It’s such a good feeling to have a favorite instrument to play with, but sometimes things just aren’t set […]
Finding the best guitar cleaning kits is no easy task - there are just so many of them on the market today that finding the best from the rest is a challenge. When it comes to this product type, like many other guitar accessories, they're not made equal; and the price range is pretty vast. […]
More people are interested in learning the guitar. So much so to where we're seeing a boom in guitar sales, as much as we saw in the Beatles era. And if you or a loved one is starting to play guitar, you'll need a wardrobe to match your new passion. Fortunately, there are many guitar […]
There are almost limitless factors that affect the guitar tones that you've listened to in records, at live venues, and the ones that you have crafted yourself using the equipment you have at your disposal. The guitar itself and the amplifier are logically the most important pieces of the equation, but these go deeper into […]
There is no worse feeling than encountering a problem with your guitar, only to discover that it is a problem with your truss rod. The truss rod is essentially the spine of the guitar, and the thought of operating on it is incredibly intimidating. I will always remember the first time that I had to […]
With over 12,000 positive reviews and a huge online fan base, I had to check out this brand and its wares. In my Stringjoy Guitar Strings review, you'll find out everything I have learned about the brand, its strings, and which my favorites are. Starting with just $500 in his pocket, the man behind the […]
In this article, we are going to be exploring 2 digital recorders - the Tascam DR 05 vs Zoom H1. When it comes to portable, digital recorders, we have come a long way in recent years. Digital recorders can now be small enough to fit in a pocket and record at previously unfathomable quality settings. […]
Although guitar cabinets are generally made by manufacturers to be paired with a specific amp head they’ve created, the option to mix and match is always there, and part of the fun. It’s fair to say that one or two 4x12 half-stacks are the most synonymous amp setup with rock guitarists. Sure, that looks cool, […]
Having your very own guitar for the first time is an incredible feeling! You can take it anywhere, practice whenever you want, and even customize it however you want. Some guitarists like to choose a unique guitar strap to personalize their electric guitar, and others get colored strings or tuning pegs. I've put together a […]