Deciding whether or not to purchase a starter pack is a tough choice to make, especially if you’re not really sure what you’re looking for, and you have little knowledge of quality brands. Obviously, a starter pack will not give you top quality, but you certainly don’t want cheap rubbish either. Guitar starter packs can…
Takamine is a premier Japanese acoustic brand known for their stunning high-performance instruments available at affordable prices. In 2013, they introduced their G Series, performance-ready guitars as affordable alternatives by manufacturing them in China and Korea to lower costs. Known for high quality and exceptional value, Takamine’s G Series offers a variety of models and…
Putting a strap on your guitar for the first time is not always as easy and straightforward as one would think. You want to protect your investment by doing it right the first time. There’s nothing more gut-wrenching than watching your pride and joy take a hit, and the damage can be devastating. The number…
When you only have so much to spend on your first (or next) guitar purchase it’s important to get maximum value for your hard-earned money. You will commonly see Fender and Cort guitars hanging on guitar shop walls, and they are both popular choices, especially Fender’s electric guitars – but which brand gives better value?…
Just like a pair of shoes, it’s important that your guitar fits. You need the arm span to reach down to the first fret. For shorter arms and smaller hands, this can be difficult and uncomfortable. It’s also awkward moving your hand up and down the neck. So we often look for alternatives. Both 38…
While guitars aren’t specifically designed for men or women, it can be more challenging for women to find a comfortable guitar. Whether due to body stature and size, or anatomy, finding a comfortable guitar can be frustrating. Knowing what to look for both as a beginner and as a female can certainly minimize your pain….
Cort Earth Mini and Baby Taylor guitars are frequently referred to as travel guitars, although they can be a good choice for a fun little instrument, or for children. The Baby Taylor is a great little guitar, and I have a friend in the music industry who keeps one on their lounge as a daily…
Many guitarists say that practice is key to getting good, and you get out of it what you put into it. While they’re not entirely wrong, they’re not entirely right either. Becoming good at guitar is not about how long you practice each day, but the quality of your practice. It’s important to understand that…
Epiphone and Fender are two of the most popular and reputable companies within the electric guitar community, but how do their acoustic guitars stack up against each other? Both Epiphone and Fender make a good variety of acoustic guitars, mainly concentrating on entry level to midrange acoustic guitars. At the high end, Epiphone feature high…
Comparing PRS guitars to Fender guitars can be a bit challenging due to the entry price of PRS guitars. An entry level PRS guitar is substantially higher than that of Fender’s but cheaper than its iconic Fender Stratocaster. Beginner guitarists will prefer Fender Squier guitars over PRS due to their wider range of entry-level guitars at…
