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Guitars are probably the most popular and universally used large instrument in the world today. Sure, most people have dabbled in the woodwind section, with pipes and recorders, and there is always at least some percussion player about, but more than most turn towards the guitar. There are many reasons for this: they sound nice,…
If you are any kind of classic rock fan, you will probably be an ardent lover of Jimi Hendrix (or at least have a lot of respect for the guy). Some of his guitars are nothing shorter than iconic. But, what guitars did the great musician play? We’re here to shed light on that! Read…
Interested in learning bass guitar? It isn’t as simple as picking up an instrument and playing. There are different types of woods, sounds, and equipment that need to be factored into your decision. But if you do your research, we are confident you will fully enjoy your purchase and playing. Why Learn How to Play…
Even though the bass player may not receive huge accolades, they are a fundamental part of any band. They assume different roles, but the key to playing with excellence rests on timing and consistency. The main function of the bass is holding up the lower register of the sound and keeping other band members in…
Choosing between playing a bass vs guitar can be a tough decision. You may have dozens of questions regarding the difference between the two or may not know a lot about either instrument. We will examine each guitar type for you and provide information to make your decision easier. It may appear to be a…
The Ultimate Space-Saver for Guitarists with an Axe for Every Day of the Week – Hopefully soon to be available from Flex Offers! Guitars aren’t just instruments, they’re an addiction, which is why we end up with so many of the dang things. I myself currently own seven, and my “want list” still consists of…
If you’re unhappy with the color of your guitar, or the guitar you’ve bought had limited color options, then you might want to repaint it. In this article, we’ll take you through the entire process and we’ll explain how to paint a guitar properly, or repaint your guitar, as well as how you should prepare….
Guitar inlays come in so many different styles nowadays! No longer are we forced to live with the plain old dots that so many guitarists grew up with. Modern manufacturing techniques have allowed all sorts of crazy designs to be used on fretboards. However, did you know that you can design and create your own…
Guitar strings are one of the most important things on a guitar – yet most players don’t give much thought to how they’re made! They come in all sorts of types, for all sorts of different guitars – electric, acoustic, classical, even the dreaded bass guitar – and they’re the thing we interact with most…
Acoustic guitars are known for their warm, organic sound which is synonymous with many of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. Back in the early days of artists such as Bob Dylan and Joni Mitchell, acoustic guitars were always played into a microphone for live performances. Although electric guitars were common by this point, and…
A Clean Fretboard Needn’t Cost the Earth Guitars get grimy. It’s just one of those facts of life, and we’ve only got ourselves to blame. All the gunk, sweat, and dead skin from our fingers eventually ends up on our fretboards. It only takes a couple of practice sessions for those little snowdrifts of caked-on…
Guitars come in different shapes, sizes, and sounds. While there are three main types of guitars – acoustic, electric, and bass – some models vary in scale length, weight, and sport different sized bodies. One guitar that has a longer scale length and can be tuned to a deeper pitch is the baritone guitar. From…