(this article contains affiliate links that may earn us a small commission at no extra cost for you) When it comes to the sun-soaked, wave-riding world of surf rock, the right guitar can make all the difference. From the infectious twang of Dick Dale’s legendary riffs to the reverb-drenched melodies of The Beach Boys, surf … Leggi tutto
As a professional guitarist or someone interested in playing the electro-acoustic guitar, you may have wondered if it is possible to use nylon strings on this type of instrument. This article aims to provide an explanation of the topic and its relevance to help you make an informed decision. Explanation of the topic and its … Leggi tutto
Have you ever noticed a hard case where guitarists keep their guitars? Well, that’s pretty much a guitar case. It’s usually made of wood, gig bags, or heavy-duty ABS plastic and provides protection, storage, and safe transportation of musical instruments. Some guitars come with them as a complete package, while others don’t. Therefore, you’ll have … Leggi tutto
A suitable guitar case can set the difference when it comes to how secure your instrument is when moving it from one place to another. While some of the best guitars feature an excellent case, most do not. You’ll need to get one for those who don’t have a case. Nothing compares to the feeling … Leggi tutto
The first thing you should know about your guitar, its construction etc. is that it has a number of protective guards to prevent damage from happening while playing it in any way (except for string breaking). The most important one is called pickguard which actually covers over half of the strings area. This guard protects … Leggi tutto
MIDI pickups are being used both for electronic music and for “normal” guitar music today , but how do they work? And, maybe even more importantly, what can they actually do for a guitar’s sound? In this article we’ll see a quick introduction about those pickups, as well as what does MIDI mean. WHAT IS … Leggi tutto
Pickups are the most important factor in a guitar’s sound (together with the amp), but how does these pieces with round grey dot actually work?In this article we’ll see how they produce sound and which parts constitute the actual pickup WHAT IS A PICKUP? An electric guitar pickup is a transducer (a complex name that … Leggi tutto
Playing your beloved old guitar is fantastic, but what about the sloppy-moving-parts when you tune the guitar and the awful sensation that you get when tuners are stiff and you need a solid method for how to clean those rusty guitar tuners? Feeling some resistance when you turn the button (aka machine head, aka that … Leggi tutto
