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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
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…
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…
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…
