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 […]
I've had my Mexican Stratocaster for the past 6 years now, and after previously owning an American Standard, and playing many more, I can tell you that the differences are few. I replaced the American Standard, but the Mex is staying. In my opinion, the Mex sounds just as good, feels just as good, and […]
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 […]
The guitar is constantly evolving, yet the one aspect that has never changed from the 50s to now is the singer-songwriter strumming his acoustic and sharing songs of love and tragedy. The only constant in the guitar world is songwriting, but it is also a completely different, often ignored muscle to train, detached from the […]
And, What I Learned Welcome to this month's Trade Secret. And my goal is to sound like David Gilmour using only the plugins available in Logic Pro and my Dean Zelinsky Tagliare S-style guitar. There are a few reasons why I chose this topic: It's the 50th Anniversary of the release of Pink Floyd's "Dark […]