If you're looking to add some variety to your guitar arsenal, chances are you've stumbled upon hollow-body and semi-hollow body guitars. These models are obviously different than solid-body guitars such as the Gibson Les Paul and the Fender Stratocaster, but they have a few core differences in their construction and sound between them. In this […]
Jimi Hendrix is one of the guitarists who paved the way for the rest of the mortals — cataloged by Carlos Santana himself as the Leonardo Da Vinci of the electric guitar for his innovative capacity ahead of his own time. Bottom Line Up Top Jimi Hendrix mainly played Fender Stratocaster guitars, alongside his Gibson […]
Many guitarists swear there is no substitute for tubes. Tubes add extra warmth and harmonics, and when overdriven, produce a much more pleasant sound than the whining screech of solid-state amps. But tube amplifiers get hot and are more failure-prone than solid-state equipment. The 12AX7 vs 12AT7 are two of the most commonly used preamp […]
When you are thinking about the best guitarists of all time, which names pop into your mind? Jimi Hendrix? Jimmie Page? Eric Clapton? These are all good shouts, but for me, a particular favorite is Dave Grohl. If you’ve never heard of him, you’ve been living under a rock, because he has had one heck […]
If you're a guitarist, there's only one piece of equipment that probably matters even more than your electric guitar - your amplifier. Choose wisely and it will instantly boost your performance. Today we're going to discuss two great ones: Fender Champion vs Mustang. Fender amps are nearly as legendary as their guitars. They are known […]
Band-in-a-Box is a revolutionary piece of software that has been around for over 30 years now. Released in 1990, the music accompaniment software makes it possible for users to create full songs simply by inputting basic chords. It is no secret that writing music is hard! The entire process is complicated and time-consuming. Whether it’s […]
The Fender Stratocaster is widely considered to be not only one of the best Fenders ever produced, but one of the all-time great electric guitars. An amazing guitar needs amazing pickups, but which ones are right for you? Today we’re looking at the best strat pickups available on the market. Leo Fender has designed some […]
Anyone with a background in rock ‘n’ roll music should know that it isn’t the tools that you’ve got, but the way that you use them. If you want to stand out in today’s rock landscape, no expensive guitar or effects pedal is going to replace the value of hard work, practice, and creativity. However, […]
If you're striving to achieve a dream guitar tone, the amplifier is a part of the equation that you can't underestimate at all. You can have an amazing guitar that has been set up by a pro, but plugging it into a low-quality amplifier will most likely yield an unattractive and bland sound. You should […]
When I was a kid started playing the electric guitar about 15 years ago, I discovered AC/DC and I was in awe. I spent countless hours listening to them because of the electrifying riffs and solos of the Malcolm brothers. I was in love with rock n' roll, and I can't think of anything that […]