Some instruments can be confusing to classify, and with guitar you might be wondering if it’s classed as a string or percussion instrument. 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 via…
Guitar can be both soft or loud sounding, and there are different ways to get the volume and type of sound you want. 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? If you record your guitar you want to…
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…
If you’re fairly new to the world of guitar, it can be hard to know when it is time to change your strings. There is no single rule that you need to follow, but basically when guitars start to sound bad it can be a sign that it’s time for your strings to say goodbye…
In the 80’s and 90’s Washburn was a huge brand played by many artists and has an interesting history of manufacturing locations, being made everywhere from the United States to China. The quality of their guitars can vary greatly from extremely well made top-end models to entry-level models that have a basic build quality. Some…
It’s great cranking the volume on a guitar when you play, but when you don’t have a good space to do that, keeping your guitar playing quiet means you can play virtually anywhere you want. A silent guitar is a name given to guitars with a narrow central solid body, and have a very low…
