The year was 1996, and Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds was the "it" producer. He had produced the Revelations record for Wynonna Judd, and Eric Clapton did a cover version of the tune for the soundtrack of the movie Phenomenon starring John Travolta. This was my sophomore year at Music Sales, and I was recently promoted to senior music editor. And […]
Anyone who is in the music business is familiar with the name Fender. They've been around for decades and have provided musicians everywhere with the tools they needed to express their feelings through their music appropriately. This includes guitars, basses, keyboards, amplifiers, and more. One of Fender's most famous amps is the Deluxe Reverb, originally […]
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 […]
Rocksmith claims to be the fastest way to develop your guitar skills. The best part? You don’t need any specific guitars for Rocksmith. But, you do need an instrument that is compatible with its teaching style. Therefore, the best guitars for Rocksmith for novice guitarists will be ones that help them bring out their inner […]
Our Fender Bassbreaker 15 review will help you decide whether this is the right guitar amp for you. Those who want to invest in a reliable tube combo from one of the industry's greatest names should have Fender Bassbreaker 15 on their radar. While it won't strike you with endless features and in-built effects, its bold sound […]
Hermida Audio and Lovepedal might not be names that you see popping up as much as BOSS or TC Electronic when discussing guitar effect pedals. However, you still see their pedals on many professional players’ pedalboards. Although the Zendrive is arguably their most popular pedal and the one that put their name on the map, […]
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 […]
Hagstrom is a well-known and respected musical instruments brand that focuses mainly on guitars and basses, but their roots date back to 1925 when they were building accordions. It was not until 1958 that their first electric guitar came out. In this Hagstrom Viking Standard Review, I will walk you through every feature and detail of […]
The idea of learning how to play the guitar can be very intimidating, especially if this is the first musical instrument you’re learning how to play. It’s totally normal for you to have a lot of questions about the entire process, but we’re here to help push you in the right direction on your guitar […]
Marshall is one of the most recognizable brands in the world of amplifiers. That’s because Marshall amps and heads produce a powerful sound that’s ideal for bands of all sizes — whether they’re playing in small clubs or arenas. Another reason why guitar players gravitate to Marshall is they always release new products. This is […]