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The Most Warm Sounding Guitars (Tested & Tried)

May 13, 2022February 1, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

Do you know the sound of a guitar? It’s warm, rich, and inviting. A guitar is an instrument that is loved by many people who enjoy playing it, listening to it, or both. But guitars are not all created equal- some guitars have more warmth than others. This article explores some of the warmest sounding … Read more

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Are Ibanez Amplifiers Any Good?

May 13, 2022February 1, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

The Ibanez AMP series are some of the most popular AMPs on the market. They are especially well known for their versatility and durability. These amps have been in production since the 1950s, so there is a lot of experience that went into them – this means they can be depended upon to get the … Read more

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Are Vintage Guitars Worth It? (Pros & Cons)

April 13, 2022January 29, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

While an antique is defined as an object that has been around for more than 100 years, there is no formal definition of what constitutes a vintage item. However, guitars that are at least 30 years old often fit under this category, and even younger instruments are sometimes branded as such by vendors. Is A … Read more

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How Is Banjo Different & Unique to Other Stringed Instruments?

April 13, 2022January 14, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

In numerous ways, the banjo is dissimilar and matchless compared to the other types of instruments. The banjo strings are played using fingers, similar to the guitar and different from a violin or cello. The most important thing is the construction. Instead of using a wooden soundboard, the banjo utilizes strings connected to drumheads to … Read more

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4 String Vs 5 String Banjo (Which one to choose?)

May 13, 2022January 13, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

Do you face any problems while deciding on what kind of banjo to choose? We are here to help you. Before we move to our main topic, let’s have a short introduction about Banjos. Banjo is mostly used in Folk and Country music. The history of the banjo goes back to the 19th century in … Read more

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How To Change The Sound Of An Electric Guitar (5 Tips!)

April 13, 2022December 30, 2021 by HobbyGuitarist

If you want to change the sound of your electric guitar, there are a few things that you can do. You may just need to use some different effects and amp settings, or you might need a guitar pedal. Either way, we’re here with all the information that you need about how to change the … Read more

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Is Learning Banjo Easy If You Already Play Guitar?

April 13, 2022October 13, 2021 by HobbyGuitarist

You might have been playing guitar for a while and you’re getting a bit bored with it or you want to try something else. You might want to look into picking up a banjo. Banjo is a fun instrument to learn and it’s not too difficult (If you already play some guitar). If you pick … Read more

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What To Learn After Chords On Guitar? (11 Options!)

April 23, 2022October 9, 2021 by HobbyGuitarist

Do you ever feel like you’ve mastered the basics of chords on guitar? That maybe you are comfortable playing a few simple songs around a campfire? That perhaps it’s time to move on to more challenging material. What to Learn After Basic Chords on Guitar? If you really like playing chords you can get started … Read more

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How to Use a Capo on the Guitar (Explained!)

April 13, 2022October 5, 2021 by HobbyGuitarist

Here is my take on how to use a Capo on the guitar and why you might do so. I’m going to get the controversial bit out of the way first! And that is: How is capo pronounced? Is it kay-poh (“a” sounding as in plate) or ka-poh (“a” sounding as in bad)? Most people will … Read more

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Guitar String Bending Techniques (Complete Guide)

April 13, 2022October 3, 2021 by HobbyGuitarist

Here I’m going to talk about some guitar string bending techniques that will give you some new ideas as well as add control and expressiveness to your guitar playing. When you get this right, the expressiveness you can bring to the guitar is awesome – just listen to the likes of David Gilmore, Robben Ford, … Read more

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