You're trying to decide, "D'addario, or Ernie Ball -- which set of strings do I buy to fit my needs? I hardly know anything about them!" You begin to panic until you stumble upon this wonderful article. An article that will put your worries to rest, as we run through and make a proper D'addario […]
Guitar strings are one of the most important topics for aspiring and accomplished players as they ultimately determine the instrument’s sound. Hence, the phosphor bronze vs 80/20 guitar strings comparison can hardly be avoided by anyone who takes guitar playing seriously. As an essential element of any guitar setup, the choice of guitar strings is […]
When you were shopping around for a guitar a little while ago, you probably bought the best instrument that you get with the budget that you had. A few years have gone by, and you’ve noticed that your investment just isn’t sounding as good as it once did. Or maybe you just picked up a […]
The question of “which is better- the P90 pickup or the humbucker pickup” is almost as old as “which came first, the chicken or the egg?” There is a whole list of significant differences between the P90 pickup and a humbucker pickup, not in only in how they are physically built, but also in the […]
Being a guitarist is a whole lot of fun and an adventure in itself, but what are you supposed to do when it’s time to put your instrument down for the day? Chances are if you’ve been playing guitar for a little while, you probably already have a decent guitar stand. Guitar stands are great […]
This post will focus on the best-balanced tension guitar strings to help you to choose the right strings for your guitar, depending on the tone and sound you want to achieve. Balanced tension guitar strings are something we talk about a lot at guitar space, but we've not yet covered what they actually are, nor […]
"What kind of pickups do you use?" If you're like most guitarists, this is one of the most common questions we ask each other. Because we all know that, along with the guitar and amp, pickups are the primary source of the sound. Also, between humbuckers, single-coils, lipsticks, P90s, PAFs, Filter'Trons, etc., not to mention […]
When it comes to jazz guitar, the pickup choice is as specific as the playing style. While you can pull through a jazz gig with a standard pickup, you won’t get the best responsiveness and tone. I was lucky enough to try many of what are some of the Best Jazz Pickups and have prepared […]
In our Fishman Fluence Review we'll look at the qualities of Fishman Fluence pickups and how well do they stand against the competition. Pickups are one of the most underrated tools in a guitar player’s kit. Some guitar experts even argue that pickups are the third-most important element for players. Fishman is one of the most […]
We guitar players are a demanding bunch—and I'm no different. Now, I love gadgets and gear innovations as much as the next frethead, but some products furrow my brow as I noise (not so under my breath), "Really?!" I had read about the EverTune Bridge System and had not thought much about it. And my […]