If you love metal music, you probably have seen or heard of Schecter guitars. They are the weapons of choice for many metal legends, such as Zakk Wylde, Synyster Gates, Jeff Loomis, and Dan Donegan. But what makes Schecter guitars so special for metalheads? Is it their sound, their look, their quality, or something else?…
There are tons of famous bands that have used Half step down and Full step down tuning to achieve their unique sound, and it’s easy for you to do it too! I’m going to show you some easy to follow ways that you can down-tune your guitar so you can play your favorite songs. There…
If you’re looking for easy guitar songs to learn, you’re in the right place. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced guitarist looking for some quick inspiration, I’ve compiled a list of 150 famous songs you can learn in quickly and easily. These easy guitar songs for beginners can be played with just 3 or…
Guitar is classified as a string instrument even though it shares some similarities with other instruments. Guitar is not known as a percussion instrument since it is intended to make sound by amplifying the sound of the vibrating strings. In this article I will show you exactly why guitars are string instruments, and also look…
If you’re playing your guitar late at night in a quiet house you might wonder if it’s too loud for people trying to sleep? Alternately, if you record your guitar you want to have it loud enough to cut through the mix. Making your guitar sound soft or loud sound greatly depends on your playing…
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…
There are a few reasons why you might want to change your guitar nut. The old one being cracked, upgrading to a better material like bone, or maybe you took your old strings off and the nut fell off by itself. Gluing the nut is not completely necessary, the string pressure and friction between the…
With some guitars the nut will be loose and fall off when you change the strings, as there is no tension to hold it in place. This is quite normal with guitar nuts that haven’t been glued on, and you can easily fix them on the neck again with a little glue. The best glue…
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…
Donner is a fairly new guitar and musical instrument maker, and while their starter guitars won’t give you the best pick-ups, hardware, or bridges, you can find one that’s both decent and affordable. Donner aim their guitars more at the beginner market, however more experienced players might like them for a cheap casual player instrument…
