The Fender Blues Junior is an amp loved by guitarists around the world. Especially those chasing that warm and classic Fender Tube Amp sound. Its compact size is by no means evocative of its tone, it offers a massive and powerful sound that is ideal for both live and studio use. But do you know…
A universal right of passage for guitarists is having a catchy mnemonic to remember the standard tuning of your first guitar. For me it was Elephants And Dogs Grow Big Ears. But as you start to dive deeper into the world of guitar playing you soon realize there are so many different ways to tune…
Pedals are a dynamic and exciting way to create new tones from your favorite instrument. While one pedal is capable of making your guitar sound completely different; things start to get interesting when you chain multiple pedals together. As your pedal collection starts to grow things can get a little complicated when trying to work…
Spearheaded by indie giants of the 80s like The Smiths and Echo & the Bunnymen, bands have taken inspiration from their jangle pop guitar tones ever since. For a sound so defined by its bright and playful tone, working out what type of guitars, amps, and even pedals will create this iconic indie rock sound…
In the early 90s’ Grunge took over the world. Every guitarist from Seattle to Sydney was chasing the guitar tones of bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam. However, without the resources of the internet to help them out people had to rely on word of mouth or the occasional mention of a guitar pedal in…
When you think of a band you will usually imagine the usual line-up of a singer, guitarist, drummer, and… bass guitarist. Often perceived to be the least important instrument you may be wondering if there are any successful bands that ditched the bass guitarist. No bass means more room for the electric guitar to take…
Picking your first acoustic guitar can be a stressful process. It’s a big investment and the first step on your guitar journey! You may be wondering should you buy the cheapest Fender acoustic guitar you can find, or should you buy one that will last until you are an advanced player? Along with many other…
PRS was founded in 1985 in Maryland USA. Started by Paul Reed Smith who had started building and repairing guitars in his attic at home 10 years earlier. Smith build his guitars around the principles of playability and looks and took it on himself to get his guitars into the hands of artists in the…
If you want to play metal or hard rock but don’t want to break the bank then you’re probably trying to find a way to get a guitar with active pickups on the cheap. Unfortunately, the companies that specialize in making guitars with active pickups know that people are willing to pay the premium to…
Sometimes you have to take a gig on a freezing cold day and you may be wondering what issues this can present you with, other than having to bear the miserable weather. Unfortunately, the temperature can have some devastating effects on your beloved instrument. Guitar damage caused by cold has everything to do with the…
