Roland Sherwood Ball (known as “Ernie” Ball) was a musician from his early life onward and learned much of what he knew from highly skilled family members. By the time he was 19, Ball was a touring musician, playing primarily pedal steel guitar. Shortly thereafter, he joined the US Air Force Band in his early […]
Of the hundreds of variations on the Fender Strat, the Standard has been a popular gateway guitar for those who want something better than the Eastern-made Squiers, but who aren’t quite ready for an American model. In an increasingly competitive market, even the Standard Stratocaster doesn’t really have an absolute standard. While they’ve always offered […]
Are you struggling to find the right tools to help you learn a guitar or piano without spending a lot? Well, we may have a suitable solution for you, right here. In this Yousician review, we’ll discuss different aspects of the app such as its usage, pros and cons, features, and so on, in detail. […]
Blues is a music genre that never really goes away. There are a lot of Blues elements that can be found in different types of music, like pop, jazz, rock, and even heavy metal. This makes complete sense, considering that Blues has been around for more than 100 years! If you’ve ever played an instrument […]
Zoom is one of the most consistent names in multi-effects, catering for every guitarist, at every level throughout their playing journey to their personal sound for incredible guitar sounds. From their little G1Xon for beginners, right up to this baby… they’ve got you covered. This baby is the G5n, and it’s their top-of-the-range model, as […]
This ESP 7 string comes from their LTD range, which means it's made in the East. No problem. It comes amongst the cheapest seven-string guitars available, and we'll be considering it in terms of materials used, construction, tones and overall playability. These days, any guitar that has provision for an additional low B will put it […]
You are most likely reading this article because you are a beginning guitarist. Welcome to the guitar world! As a beginner, there are at least twenty-one parts of a guitar’s anatomy that you should know about. There are two types of guitars: acoustic and electric. People who make guitars, called Luthiers, created acoustic guitars so […]
When deciding between what type of guitar strings you’re going to purchase, there are several things that you should know before making a final purchase. The type of string you choose has a major impact on your guitar’s sound and playability. We’ve created this guide to help you, a beginning guitarist, decide what type of […]