Fancy playing some killer guitar riffs? Though not as difficult as playing great guitar solos, playing great riffs is not as easy as it seems – not everyone can be a Keef, The Human Riff, after all. Guest blogger Joseph Nicholls shares some valuable tips. Music lovers that are fans of rock and metals know […]
How often do you change your strings? Many guitarists don’t change them as often as they should, which can actually impair on your performance. For this reason alone, it’s always worth considering when to change your set of strings. Musicians should plan to change strings on average every 3 months. They also can change it […]
We love vintage guitars, of course. But for those who’ve never shopped for a vintage instrument before, it can be a minefield. This guest blog Joseph Nicholls will help those who are thinking about getting their first ever vintage guitar. With the wide range of musical instruments, a guitar is one of the most common […]
It’s every musician’s worst nightmare – to have the gear they love so much and invested in, to be stolen. So when one of our readers, mr. Lance Fogg, got in touch with the bad news about his own gear, we decided to share it – also, as an alert and reminder to the rest […]
Home recording is the way to go for many – perhaps even most – musicians out there. Not just as way to record demos, but even to do the “finished product”. Guest blogger Ben Jacklin helps to answer the question: can your guitar actually sound as good at home as when recorded at a professional recording […]
It might sounds ridiculous to some, but it’s true: some beginner guitarists often don’t know how to replace strings. This quick guest blog will help them out. Guitar’s strings are usually durable enough to withstand months after they need to be changed, but don’t think that a popped string is the only reason why you […]
Ok, then: you got a guitar. Wrote a few songs. Formed a band and, wow, you’re great! So far, so good, right? But the next step is the hardest you: no matter how good you are, how do you get your band noticed? Guest blogger Cassandra Richard has a few good tips for you. 1) Go Guerilla in Band […]
Each year, it’s the same story: budding musicians get their first ever guitar during Christmas, only to see the original excitement fade out a few months into the New Year, replaced by frustration due to a perceived lack of progress. Guest blogger Joseph Nicolls highlights 11 bad habits beginners should quit if they wish to […]
One of the most crucial things for guitarists is to keep their guitars in tune. For this reason, it’s important to know how to replace your damaged/ faulty guitar tuners (by which we mean the tuning pegs of course – not the electronic guitar tuners used for tuning!) Guest blogger Joseph Nicholls explains what you need […]
Thinking about buying a new guitar amp – perhaps even your first one? Then this new post by guest blogger Alex Frank is here to help! Ready to buy your new – and perhaps even first – guitar amp? The first thing YOU need to know is: how do you plan to use your amp? […]
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