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
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
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
Ever wondered how to change the sound of your electric guitar to make it sound like you’re playing an entirely different instrument? Or perhaps you’re new to the world of electric guitars and are curious about how to make your guitar sound electric or even mimic the mellow tones of an acoustic guitar? You’re in … Read more
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
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
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
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