When I was 14 years old, my uncle took me to an AC/DC concert in Lisbon, Portugal. I was already a fan of their music as I was getting into guitar and rock & roll bands from the '70s, but that night changed my life completely! I had never been to such a big concert […]
For decades, the recording studio has been the testing ground of great musicianship, creativity, and gear. The moment the red recording light is, all the flaws and imperfections of your playing and instrument are the first to stand out. In this familiar scenario, a guitar fit for recording will make your life easier, remove some […]
When I picked up the guitar for the first time as a teenager, I was extremely keen on mastering the instrument as much as possible, so that I could play songs by Metallica, AC/DC, and Guns n' Roses, which were my favorite bands at that time. However, just a few months later, I stumbled upon […]
My Top Recommendations Although different pickups are depending on the installation, budget, and what instruments you intend to use them with. When it comes to the best acoustic pickups, I would recommend blended pickups such as these two Fishman pickups: I bought my second acoustic guitar without a pickup. After trying out about ten different […]
Stratocasters are the joy and passion of millions of guitarists and are arguably the most popular electric guitar model. Growing up under the guidance of Jimi Hendrix and David Gilmour, my dream and ambition were to own a Strat. A decade later into my career, I have owned several, yet the main one I still […]
A short scale guitar can be any guitar: bass guitars, acoustic guitars, scale electric guitar, acoustic-electric bass guitar - you name it, and there is probably a short scale version of the guitar on the market. These types of bass guitars are more compact than your average bass guitar and make an excellent choice if […]
Before we jump into our analysis, let's quickly identify just what qualifies as a "parlor guitar". Up Front Best Parlor Guitars In a Hurry? I'll cut to the chase here and mention that the Cordoba C10 available here is my top recommendation. Continue reading for the full analysis of the best Parlor Guitars... Let’s talk […]
Nobody knew what guitar model to expect when John Mayer announced his departure from Fender and the new partnership with PRS. His music, style, and overall look were tied so much to the Strat that it was hard to imagine him playing another better-fitting instrument. The PRS Silver Sky John Mayer signature guitar, born out […]
Telecasters – A Brief History and Overview of the Classic Design The Telecaster is undoubtedly one of the most legendary guitars in the world. It was the first one that was successfully produced in large numbers, alongside the Esquire, a similar model. It did not have this name since its release in 1950. Initially, it […]
So you’re shopping for a guitar and keep hearing the name PRS come up. You want to find what is all hype about behind a genuine Paul Reed Smith guitar but don’t know where to begin! Well, you’ve come to the right place. We’ll make sure that you finish this article with the utmost confidence […]