Learning how to play an instrument is probably one of the most fruitful decisions a person can ever make. The discipline, focus, responsibility, and coordination that come together with learning this new skill have great benefits that can greatly improve a person’s life. The guitar is an instrument that can bring much joy, even if […]
If you’re a beginning guitarist, you’ve probably made this mistake of thinking that all guitar stands are the same. By assuming this, you probably just ended up purchasing the very first guitar stand that you see. Or maybe you tend to be a cheapskate and you just end up purchasing the cheapest one you can […]
When you want to buy a guitar or need some gear, it's easy to stop by your local Guitar Center. But I'm someone who likes to order from different companies, especially when it comes to music gear. Something small like strings and picks I order online. So years ago, I was searching around websites to […]
Cables are a constant in a guitarist's life, or so they used to be before guitar wireless systems became common for both the rock star and bar gigger. However, getting rid of the cable is still a tough decision, as the fear of something going wrong when the trusty old jack is not under your […]
The history of rock has been written on iconic riffs played on a Les Paul. As the first guitar that made the humbucker popular, the Gibson Les Paul single-handily defined the sound for a generation and is still the archetype guitar to play various styles of jazz, blues, rock, and up to the heaviest metal. […]
In this Epiphone Probucker review, we’ll be providing some of our own thoughts on this product, the pros and cons associated with it, some general FAQs, and a few notable alternatives we think are also worth being aware of. Today we’re excited to be running through a great piece of kit that has proved to […]
Being a studio guitarist, I am continuously faced with experimenting with different pickup positions and going in-depth into what makes them unique. In this Bridge vs Neck pickup article, I will help you understand exactly how the two main pickup positions are different, along with the best ways you can use them. The versatility of […]
My Top Recommendations Although different pickups are depending on the installation, budget, and what instruments you intend to use them with. When it comes to the best acoustic pickups, I would recommend blended pickups such as these two Fishman pickups: I bought my second acoustic guitar without a pickup. After trying out about ten different […]
Looking for the best strings for your Telecaster guitar? This guide will help. Fender Telecaster is one of the most popular electric guitars in history. But if you're lucky to own it, you surely also know that its full potential can only be unleashed in combination with top quality strings. Telecaster has always been a […]
The cool thing about electric guitars is how much you can change their personality with a single build tweak. One common thing that gives them the most personality is their pickups - those raised areas of plastic with circles of metal that sit under your strings. They’re what pick up the sounds from your strings […]