Ibanez is one of the most iconic guitar brands in the world. Originally sold out of a book shop in Nagoya Japan, they had risen to immense popularity amongst guitars by the end of the 80s with their unique designs and features. Known for their popularity amongst metal guitarists, they were one of the first…
Fender Jazzmasters and Telecasters are two of the longest standing guitar designs and have been made from a variety of woods since their inception in the 50s. Two types of wood are most commonly used to build these guitars; Alder and Ash. Choosing Alder or Ash for Jazzmaster and Telecaster guitars comes down to three…
Stratocasters are incredibly versatile guitars that have been used for almost every genre of music at some stage. If you’re trying to dial in the best amp settings to get your stratocaster sounding like you want, then we’ve got got some settings that will get you in the ballpark. Once you find amp settings that…
If you’ve been wanting to explore the world of guitar pedals but aren’t quite sure which ones to get, you’re in luck! Today we’re going to lay out the 4 must have guitar pedals no matter what style or genre of music you’re playing Guitar pedals are the most effective tool in your arsenal to…
Learning to play by ear can seem like a daunting skill that you have to be born with in order to learn, and if you’re not born with it then surely it must take years if not a lifetime to master? Learning to play by ear can take a reasonably short time when starting with…
Picking the ideal guitar pick can be hard a hard thing to pick! The choice comes down to ease of play, comfort, and the amount of power you need for your play style. Thinner picks are easier for beginners to play with and are great for making rhythm playing easier. but don’t have the power…
Choosing the right kind of pick for your acoustic guitar will depend on what level player you are and your play style. The general rule of thumb is that thinner picks sound better for light and bright strumming while thicker picks give you better control of your playing; especially when picking strings. To help you…
Plugging in your electric guitar for the first time can leave you feeling a bit confused and disappointed. Unlike the sounds you’ve come to associate with the instrument, why is your tone sounding so clean? The reality is that getting your guitar ready to play your favorite style of music takes a little bit of…
A bland sounding guitar can be a frustrating roadblock to overcome on your quest to be a prolific guitarist. Your guitar can sound bad due to rattling strings, dull tone, or even your guitar sliding out of tune when bending strings. Although the guitar hardware and setup can be to blame, poor playing technique can also…
We’ve all dealt with the hassle of a broken guitar string. Once one goes you usually need to buy a whole new set! Strings usually break while practicing, so I’d say a lot of us are guilty of replacing just the string that broke and carrying on as If nothing happened! The general rule of…
