During the 1960s, and of course up till now, Fender made some of the best guitar amplifiers on the market, and one of these amps — the Fender Deluxe Reverb — is highly sought after by collectors around the globe. They were renowned for their precise tone, loud volume, and great looks, and their smaller […]
In this Gretsch Streamliner review, we’re going to look closely at the guitars in the collection, including their features, pros, and cons, as well as some alternatives out there. We will also be looking at some popular FAQs about the Gretsch Streamliner before determining our feelings for the brand and its instruments. The Gretsch catalog […]
When it comes to the differences between guitars and bass, there are many from pickups, strings, techniques, to tones. This also implies that bass amplifiers are somewhat different from the components of electric guitars. But, just like the guitar amplifiers, bass amplifiers are available on the market in a wide range of sizes, shapes, colors, […]
Dualisms are the bread and butter of the music world. Think about it: what if I said The Beatles? Well, then some people would reply with the Rolling Stones. Or maybe, for the sake of discussion, the free and open nature of Jazz improvisation might oppose the strict and respectful approach to playing Classical Music. […]
I grew up in a classical musical environment, with my parents encouraging me as much as possible to practice and eventually master the cello. I was always very enthusiastic about doing exactly this, so imagine my parents’ surprise when I expressed an interest in learning to play the electric guitar! There’s just something about the […]
Fulltone was an American company dedicated to manufacturing guitar effect pedals, responsible for many highly-regarded stompboxes such as the Plimsoul, the Soul-Bender, the '69 Fuzz and the Obsessive Compulsive Drive, or OCD. It was founded in 1991 by Michael Fuller and it closed its doors recently, in 2022. In this Fulltone OCD Review and Guide, […]
Yamaha Corporation is one of the biggest global brands, selling a variety of products. But Yamaha is especially well-known for their musical gear, which generated $2.47 billion US dollars in 2020 alone. The APX500III is a hard-to-find guitar that packs a lot of punch. Even though it’s a beginner’s guitar, it’s still one of the […]
Luna Guitars is a company that specializes in building musical instruments, namely acoustic guitars, mandolins, banjos, ukeleles of various types, as well as acoustic and electric basses. They also manufacture cajones, a percussion instrument used in several music genres. It was founded in 2005 by Yvonne de Villiers, and its current headquarters are in Tampa, […]
When it comes to obtaining the semi-acoustic guitar’s classic sound, it is only fitting that Rickenbacker is mentioned. When getting the sweet, vintage tone with fantastic clarity, we need to review the Rickenbacker 330 Vs 360. Rickenbacker guitars have a distinctive tone, recognizable upon hearing it. They’re amazingly good strumming guitars favored by musicians, including […]
Guitars come in all shapes and sizes. Aside from different body shapes that bring out different sounds from your instrument, there are also smaller guitar bodies that can be advantageous for several different reasons. This guide will focus on the best 3/4 size acoustic guitar models, which as the name implies, are 25% smaller than […]