The purpose of a bass guitar is to add flavor via sound to the rhythm in music genres; basically, all music genres have a bass line of some sort. An experienced bass guitar layer can help add harmony to music, while also adding moderate solos that are commonly played by electric bass guitars. If you’re […]
I’ve been playing the guitar now for over half of my life - I’m 27, and I started learning the instrument when I was around ten years old. I would consider myself to be an expert on this instrument and whilst I learn new things every day about guitar performance techniques, I’m always pretty up […]
So, maybe you just ended up purchasing the guitar of your dreams and you’re unsure of how to choose the best guitar case for your instrument. Keeping your instrument safe is the most important function of your guitar case, but sadly, too many guitar cases on the market don’t protect the instrument properly. Today, you’re […]
Have you ever wondered how different types of strings will affect your performance as a bass guitar player? Your guitar strings are one of the most important parts of your instrument. The quality of your strings will largely impact the type of sound that your instrument is producing. Learning about the different types of bass […]
As a guitarist, you are most likely on the hunt for the best strings to go with your guitar to provide you with the most amazing quality sound you can achieve. If you don’t have a whole lot of experience with guitars or music in general, you may not understand the impact that a poor-quality […]
If you are a guitar player with a little bit of experience, you know that Stratocaster pickups and Tonerider pickups are no the only option on the market. And is probably that you already know that a Telecaster pickup really helps you create that classic vibe of the vintage pickups. Tele pickups have aided some […]
Guitar straps are easily one of the most overlooked guitar gear pieces in a guitarist’s gear set. Most guitarists take a look around on Facebook or their favorite music blog to fantasize about a newly released instrument or amp, but no one really gives guitar straps the attention that they deserve. While a guitar strap […]
The world of guitars is incredibly exciting to explore, but I’d be lying if I said it wasn’t complicated. Purchasing your first guitar is hard enough as it is, but then you’ve got to consider tons of additional things such as add-ons and modifications. This only gets more confusing when you are working with a […]
Playing the guitar is a hobby that can be beaten by no other in my opinion, but it’s undeniable that some expensive byproducts come with playing the instrument. From the guitars themselves to effects pedals and guitar modifications, it’s hard to pick up the guitar and not spend a bunch of money on different products. […]
Welcome to this month's Trade Secret, and the theme has been Hot-Rodding Your Guitar. Hi guys, I'm Ed, and today I'm gonna share easy mods that every guitar player should know and try. Ed note: For those of you who just want the quick answers read below. In the video I share more info on […]