If you’re a regular traveler or possibly planning on an extended period of traveling, it’s unlikely you’ll want to take a full-sized electric guitar with you. Full-size guitars are not only heavy but also cumbersome and frequently troublesome to transport. If you’re traveling by plane, you’ve even more problems to face. The regulations regarding your …
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For any guitarists out there, you know how important a good case is for your electric lady. And no doubt, you have explored numerous options for protecting your most valuable asset. But truth be told, finding the right electric guitar case can be a hassle. Plus, if it is one of those ‘custom’ cases, it …
When did the first 12-string guitars arrive? It is difficult to pin down an exact moment. However, we can identify when they suddenly became popular. We’ll deal with that in a minute. But it certainly wasn’t with the guitar we will be looking at in this Ibanez AEG1812II AEG 12-String review. It is way before …
A humidifier for your guitar??? Is that just another gimmick to get us to spend some more money? Have you ever had the experience of realizing one day that the wood on your prized guitar has warped? If not, then you have been lucky because it can. So you are going to need to have …
Ibanez has plenty of experience in making semi-hollow and hollow-bodied guitars over a broad range of price points. The Ibanez AM93AYS Artcore Expressionist Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar is in the middle of this range. These guitars are principally aimed at Jazz, Country, and Blues players. Though they’re undoubtedly popular, for people playing this kind of music, …
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Hello everyone, today we’re looking at acoustic guitars. I’ve been around guitars over 40 years, and most of that time has been building or servicing acoustic instruments. These high-quality guitars have been around hundreds of years in one form or another. Today, I’m reviewing ten acoustic models. Here’s why we’re going with acoustic guitars. There’s …
Before we look at the Best DiMarzio Pickups, let me take you down memory lane… If you are a musician and have been to New York, you’re lucky. It may be that someone took you out of Manhattan and over to Staten Island. To the uninitiated, it is an island, with some rather nice beaches. …
The 50s and then the 60s saw the electric guitar become the dominant instrument in music. But it wasn’t in the 50s that it first reared its head. First created in 1932, it became an important part of the Jazz setup from then on. Soon, others took it on, and we saw it spread into …
A quality setup for your guitar is something that is overlooked by so many people. You go down to the guitar shop and buy your new instrument and then take it home. You can’t wait to start playing. I wonder how many people ever think to make sure that what they bring home is ready …
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I don’t think that many people, when they start off playing the guitar, think about which style to adopt. They might learn with the preference of a certain style of music, but that is going to happen. At some point, some players are going to want to decide which direction to follow. So they might …
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A lot of people think that “Epiphone is just the cheap version of Gibson.” However, that is not the case, and there was a time when Epiphone matched and even exceeded anything made by Gibson, the 1960’s Casino, compared with the Gibson 330, for example. Yet, today the two are intertwined, and for nearly every …
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I am sure you have seen them. Bass guitars that have five strings instead of four. You can even get bass guitars with six strings for bass players who don’t find that five is even enough. Listing the Differences Between 4 & 5 String Bass Explained can be an interesting exercise. Especially if you find …
So you have saved up your pennies and are about to hit the music shops to buy your first serious guitar. I say serious because you may have already learned to play on something else, but now you want to upgrade. You have a good idea of which manufacturer and what models that they make. …
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Most of us can answer the question, “What is drop D tuning?” But in case you’re not quite sure, it is quite simple, just take your low E string and take it down a whole tone, or a whole step, to D. Why Should You Use Drop D Tuning? Well, there are several reasons to use …
Changing tuners can be a risky business unless you are careful. It isn’t just a case of seeing some tuners you like the look of and buying them. Finding the Best Locking Tuners for Stratocasters will involve making sure they are compatible with the guitar. The Compatibility This means how they are designed. For example, …
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Most finishes on a guitar are not only there for aesthetic reasons but also to protect the material the guitar is made of. However, the finish has an effect on the resonance of the guitar, changing the way it sounds. It helps keep moisture away from the body, especially if you live in humid conditions, …
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You’ve finally decided to sell your guitar. Maybe you’ve got your eyes set on a brand-new guitar, or maybe you just aren’t into playing anymore and want the cash for something else. Whatever your reason, the shipping costs will have to be taken into account. Guitars are heavy, bulky, and fragile. So, it is important …
Quite a debate surrounds this topic, and it is interesting how sometimes it can be quite heated. Regardless, the Acoustic vs Acoustic-Electric Guitar discussion is an interesting one. Normally when deciding between two similar but different products, you can decide which one to go for by asking a question. What do you want to use …
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Who doesn’t love to unleash their inner rock star by sliding along the floor on your knees with a plastic guitar strapped around them? The Rock Star series of games allowed us all to live out that fantasy with a huge sense of immersion. By holding the corresponding buttons on the neck of the guitar …
Every musician knows that your best guitar is the next one you will buy. It doesn’t matter how many instruments we already have… we all spend way too much time checking guitar reviews on YouTube and dreaming about that moment when we can add another piece to our arsenal. And as soon as we save …
I am going to pull no punches with this Fender Mexican vs American Stratocaster review. Probably going to upset a few “we can do no wrong” attitudes, but I’m not interested in that. I am going to tell it as I see it. It’s my opinion, to which I believe I am entitled. I played …
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It’s not common to see a natural right-hander playing a left-handed guitar. However, it is much more common the other way round. But it is a relevant question. Should you play left-handed or right-handed? It might seem frivolous to even discuss it. However, it could have a serious effect on just how good a guitar …
I suppose you could call that a “how long is a piece of string” question. Sorry for the pun. The point is there is no set time; it will depend on the circumstances, which I am going to look at in more detail. Learning to play the guitar can be a challenge. But, as with …
Let’s start with a question. What do Elvis Presley, Elvis Costello, Albert King, BB King, Earl Hooker, Billy Gibbons, and Johnny Cash all have in common? Have a think about it; I will let you know the answer soon… Today, I’m going to be talking about the most popular types of guitar inlays. Something that …
Is the Seymour Hot Rails Strat pickup going to make that much of a difference to your Fender? The sound of your Stratocaster is determined essentially by its pickups. Whether you are using Neck, Middle, or Bridge, or a combination of any of them, it will have a sound. And if you have a decent …
Guitar strap locks are not always high on the list of must-have accessories. But please, don’t wait until it’s too late to get some. Don’t wait until you’re looking over your smashed-up guitar with your head in your hands. Nightmare. Also, don’t make the mistake of thinking that strap locks are only for people doing …
It must be very difficult to be the manufacturer of bass guitars and to try and find something that will challenge the perceived ‘leader of the pack.’ For sixty years Fender has ruled in the world of the bass guitar. Firstly, with their Precision Bass, still widely accepted by many as the best bass guitar …
It was in 1982 that Fender launched the Squier brand name. They had bought the company originally in 1965 when it produced guitars and other instrument strings. But, Fender preferring to market their own brand name of guitar string let the company slide and eventually it failed. When Fender decided to introduce a budget range …
Finger Picks are an interesting subject to look at. So many different styles of playing, so many different kinds of instruments and it is certain that the same pick does not suit everything. The construction material can be important to get a smooth sound but there are so many other considerations. Even the thickness and flexibility …
A good guitar amp makes playing much more enjoyable. However, unless you are touring or playing larger venues, you probably don’t need a giant rig with loads of raw power. There are all kinds of guitar amps out there, and many have their own claims to fame. But, if you don’t want to pay an …
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Once upon a time, we had maybe a fuzz or a distortion pedal and a delay, and if we were really lucky, we might have also had a chorus or a reverb. That meant that back then, we only had a few pedals to worry about. The last thing we would have crossed our mind …
Yes, we had electric bass guitars that were used in bands with electric guitars and keyboards, but what about musicians that played together acoustically. Why not an acoustic bass? They first appeared in the 1950s and struggled on into the 1960s but without too much of a fanfare. It was Ernie Ball, yes him of …
Before we get into our Epiphone Limited Edition ES-335 PRO Review, let’s consider that most people associate the ES-335 with Gibson. Quite rightly so. First manufactured in 1958, it has become an iconic Rock classic as we will find out later. It was the first electric guitar that was a semi-hollow Thinline and had a …
Let’s put our cards on the table from the off. Now we know that a hollow-bodied guitar is not for everyone. But if you’re into 50’s Rockabilly, Roots Rock, Country or Jazz, the latest Gretsch G5420T has plenty to say for itself. Even if you not into those kinds of musical genres, this is a …
The Epiphone Les Paul Special II black electric guitar is one of the most affordable entry-level Les Paul style guitars on the market. If you’re a beginner guitarist or you’re a more seasoned player searching for a second or beater guitar, then the Epiphone Les Paul Special II has a strong story to tell. This …
