Distortion and overdrive are two words that are often used synonymously, but the truth is that these two effects are actually very different from each other. Both distortion and overdrive have a completely unique impact on your overall tone and while both of these effects work toward a different goal, a lot of musicians think […]
Mid-2021, I was asked to lay down some guitar parts by a guitarist/producer on the local scene. He's one of the better guitarists on the scene, so I was surprised when he asked me to come to his studio. We spoke about what he was looking for, and I did a quick takedown of the […]
Since its launch, Fender Play has set a new standard in short format lessons for beginner and intermediate guitarists. Fender's method removed all the fluff, getting right to the core of teaching guitar. However, the website is now home to 1000+ full songs you can learn, confusing your choice. To avoid losing the point of […]
When you think about the greatest guitarists of all time, who comes to your mind first? Perhaps it’s Slash, Buckethead, Jimi Hendrix, or another rockstar spanning the last few decades. I love all of those dudes, but not all of the greatest guitarists have been around for that long. A prime example of a guitarist […]
Are you looking around for guitar gifts, but can’t seem to find that special gift for the person you’re shopping for? It's a common known fact that shopping for presents for other people can be very difficult! Some people are easier to buy for, while other people present more of a challenge. If you child, parent, […]
The Polara reverb pedal is a small but solid reverb pedal that has its home made in the same space as it’s ambient cousin, the DigiTech Obscura. The cosmetic appearance of this pedal is a bit bulky, but that may be appealing to some players. This reverb pedal has four sliding knobs, as well as […]
Learning guitar is exciting, but it’s easy to pick up bad habits without realizing it. Small mistakes—like poor posture, skipping warm-ups, or pressing too hard—can slow your progress and make playing harder than it needs to be. At Guitarspace.org, we help new players fix common problems so they can improve faster and have more fun. […]
So, you’ve just purchased your first bass guitar and are ready to start laying down the groove to your favorite songs; congratulations! As I always tell my students, all the technique and fantastic gear in the world will do you no good if your instrument is not tuned correctly, so that’s the first thing you […]
In 1998, Line 6 released the POD: a red, kidney-shaped unit that gave guitarists easy access to various amp models, effects, speaker cab emulations, and a convenient way to record or play silently. This was groundbreaking at the time and many legends such as Jack Pearson swear by the sounds it produced, but fast forward […]
Seeing a brand resurface after spending decades in the dark usually gives off mixed feelings. It is exciting and interesting to see what they have come up with, but I always wonder what caused the brand to decline and stop their activity for so long. Supro is an American brand founded in the 1930s. They […]