When you buy a Fender guitar, most of the time you get more than just the instrument. There are many accessories that will help you get started playing it right away. Some of these accessories come with a new fender guitar, although it might vary depending on the specific accessory. So… What Exactly Does Come … Read more
You’ve just landed a gig in a different state and realized you need to take your guitar on the airplane. Or, you’re about to take your dream vacation to Hawaii but don’t want to leave your guitar behind. What are your options? Can you bring a guitar on a Southwest Airlines flight? Read on for … Read more
You might be visiting family for the holidays and thought why don’t I just take my guitar with me? But… Can you take a guitar with you on a United flight? United Airlines has a great reputation for being one of the most pet-friendly airlines. But what about musical instruments? Can You Bring a Guitar … Read more
You might have bought yourself a guitar a few months ago and you have been learning some songs on it. But now your guitar starts to sound a bit different than before, and you’re wondering… Should I put some new strings on my guitar or are these old ones still good? We’re here to figure … Read more
You bought your guitar and now you’re wondering, do I need a guitar stand or can I do without one? Although a guitar stand is not necessary it can be very handy and safe to get one. A guitar stand can prevent your guitar from falling and going out of tune quickly. If you decide … Read more
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
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
Vintage guitars are often sought after… Why? The allure of owning a piece of music history… the unique tone… or the potential investment value? Or maybe the draw of vintage Fender Stratocasters and Gibson Les Pauls. But do they really sound better than modern guitars? Are vintage guitars worth it? Vintage guitars are indeed worth … Read more
I’ve wanted to do a review of the Ernie Ball M Steel strings for quite some time – because, in my humble opinion, they are the best strings I’ve ever used. I now use them exclusively on all my electric guitars, the only exceptions being where I’m still trying to use up my stock of … Read more
I’ve had a few people wanting to have electric guitar string gauges explained, your wish is my command! I’ll stick to 6-string sets here and focus on electric guitar string sets as that covers most people. The principles are exactly the same. The only thing that would be different for acoustic, bass, 7-string, and 12-string … Read more