If you're like me, you started learning guitar with a floppy paper-thin pick. Those work great when you are learning chords. But when you begin playing strings, you quickly realize you need something thicker and harder. That's what she said. Sorry. I've just been watching reruns of The Office. But it's true. And for shredding, most want extra heavy picks. But not … [Read more...] about Best Guitar Picks For Shredding (Reviews And Comparison)
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Best Guitar Strings For Fender Stratocaster
Don't you just love that bright Fender Stratocaster tone? Even those who prefer the muddier Les Paul tone still know to appreciate the Strat sound. But if you have the wrong pair of strings on your strat, you lose that tone. It just won't sound right anymore. Or you might want to alter that tone, to muddy it up, or to highlight it even more. The right pair of strings … [Read more...] about Best Guitar Strings For Fender Stratocaster
Learning How To Play The Guitar: A Beginner’s Guide
Learning a new skill is an incredibly rewarding experience. But do you know what’s even more rewarding? Learning to play an instrument. And if you’re looking to learn an instrument, the guitar is a fantastic choice. With your guitar in hand, you can impress your friends with some of your favorite covers, or maybe even some songs of your own. But you don’t just … [Read more...] about Learning How To Play The Guitar: A Beginner’s Guide
Where Are Eastman Guitars Made? (It’s Not What You Think)
It's not what you think. Yes, Eastman Guitars are manufactured in Beijing, China. But the negative connotations of "made in China" don't apply here. Most Chinese made instruments are mass-produced and cheap. The quality control is always lacking. But Eastman is different. They are known for hand-crafted guitars, as well as other instruments. They're not the … [Read more...] about Where Are Eastman Guitars Made? (It’s Not What You Think)
Best Guitar Brands For Metal (And Some Affordable Models)
You don't need a specific brand of guitar to play metal music. But there is no doubt some brands are just better suited for it. The best guitar brands for metal design their instruments with hard rock and metal guitarists in mind. For example, they include features that make virtuosic lead playing easier. They also tend to have designs that just look cool. But which … [Read more...] about Best Guitar Brands For Metal (And Some Affordable Models)
Best Bass Practice Amp (Recommendations And Reviews)
Bigger is not always better. When it comes to the best bass practice amps, smaller is where it's at. For practicing, you want good sound quality, but you don't need the best. Compactness and a lower price are more important. Why spend a ton on something you only use to practice, after all? I realize it sounds a bit like we're telling you to settle for a low-quality … [Read more...] about Best Bass Practice Amp (Recommendations And Reviews)
How Many Frets On A Bass Guitar?
All fretted string instruments have one thing in common. It is impossible to answer how many frets they have with a single number. With some instruments, there is a standard number of frets, and then a whole bunch of common variations with more or fewer frets. But if you want to know how many frets on a bass guitar, it's not so simple. There is not one standard … [Read more...] about How Many Frets On A Bass Guitar?
Are Ibanez Bass Guitars Good?
If you like metal, you've undoubtedly heard of Ibanez. Ibanez and metal have practically become synonymous. But are Ibanez bass guitars really as good as their reputation? Or is it just hype? And what about other genres? Do their basses make sense if you don't play metal or hard rock? Keep reading for the answers to those questions and anything else you need to … [Read more...] about Are Ibanez Bass Guitars Good?
Bass Guitar Brands To Avoid (Including Some Famous Names)
It's every beginner's worst nightmare. You don't want to overpay for a substandard instrument. That's why we previously reviewed the best basses for your money. But we thought it could also be helpful to write about the bass guitar brands you should avoid. These are brands that don't impress for a variety of reasons: some make poor quality basses, while others make … [Read more...] about Bass Guitar Brands To Avoid (Including Some Famous Names)
Electric Guitar Vs Bass (Which Is Best For You)
Can't decide which instrument to play? We've all been there. You probably already know that the vast majority of beginners choose the electric guitar over the bass guitar. But is it really the better instrument? We'll examine why most prefer the electric guitar. We'll also look at some big reasons why the bass guitar might actually be the better choice. In the … [Read more...] about Electric Guitar Vs Bass (Which Is Best For You)