Guitar

When I first got a guitar and a small practice amp, I expected it to sound like my favorite guitarists. I had no idea they used specific amps and multiple effects pedals to fine-tune their sound. I couldn't even get my guitar to sound distorted! Basically, I quickly learned that I would need some effects pedals. But what guitar pedals do I need to get the sound I … [Read more...] about What Guitar Pedals Do I Need? (The 7 Most Useful Effects Pedals)

I was a teenager when I got my first electric guitar. My parents severely limited how much I could practice, due to the noise. Luckily, my amp had a headphone jack, so I could practice quietly. And playing your guitar through headphones has another big advantage. But can you plug headphones into a guitar directly, too? Or do you always need an amp? And does it … [Read more...] about Can You Plug Headphones Into A Guitar? (Not A Simple Yes Or No)

Have you seen all the gear professional guitarists use? The pedals alone can cost many thousands of dollars. But do you really need all that stuff yourself? What do you need to play an electric guitar, if you just want a bare bones setup? The most basic setup you need in order to play your guitar consists of 3 things. But you will probably need a few more, … [Read more...] about What Do You Need To Play An Electric Guitar? (Minimum & Ideal Rigs)

You get what you pay for. But not always. Generally, paying more for a bass guitar gets you better quality. But sadly, there are many exceptions to this rule. And you want to make sure to avoid those. So how much is a bass guitar usually? And which ones give you more for your money, and are not overhyped instruments that underperform their price level? Keep … [Read more...] about How Much Is A Bass Guitar? (Make Sure Not To Overpay)

I just want to play something! That's how I felt when I first started learning guitar. I was learning chords, and nothing else. But I really just wanted to play something that sounded cool and impressive. I needed some easy guitar riffs for beginners. The riffs below were the first ones I learned. Keep reading for some great guitar riffs that are easy to play … [Read more...] about 8 Easy Guitar Riffs For Beginners (That Sound Hard)

What do you do before walking into a used car dealership? Hopefully, you do a bit of research, so you know what the type of car you want should cost. It's the same when making any other larger purchase, like an acoustic guitar. You want to have a good idea what you can expect to pay. So how much is an acoustic guitar? That depends very much on the level of … [Read more...] about How Much Is An Acoustic Guitar? (Read Before You Buy!)

How often has this happened? Someone tells you to listen to an amazing, incredibly challenging guitar riff. When you finally hear it, you're disappointed. Sure, it's hard to play. But it doesn't sound good. So who even wants to play it? You won't find any of these here. The hardest guitar riffs we chose, impress in every way. They sound great and are nearly … [Read more...] about Hardest Guitar Riffs To Play (8 Difficult Riffs That Still Sound Great)

A good opening riff instantly hooks your attention and has you wanting more. The best opening guitar riffs of all time change the way you view the instrument Or even music as a whole. These are riffs that blow your mind the first time you hear them. And they stay in your head for the rest of your life. They are the riffs that inspire millions to pick up the … [Read more...] about Best Opening Guitar Riffs Of All Time (9 Mind-Blowing Riffs)

There are plenty of famous guitarists with long nails. So it is definitely possible to play the instrument with longer fingernail. But most of those guitarists only play certain styles of music. Or they are limited in what they can do. Dolly Parton is a good example. She sticks to open tunings and barres every chord. Or she only frets low-string notes with the open … [Read more...] about Can You Play Guitar With Long Nails? (Limitations & Advantages)

Guitar Center is a good place to buy guitars. I've bought one from them myself. Is it the best place to get a guitar? Probably not. But it's better than most and it's very convenient for most buyers. But does Guitar Center buy guitars, too? Or let you trade in an old guitar for a newer one? They do. Keep reading to learn how the process works, what you can … [Read more...] about Does Guitar Center Buy Guitars? (What You Need To Know)