Guitar Buying Guides

Most of us need a combo amp. Sure, they may be heavier. But that is really the only drawback. They take up much less space, making them great for both the road and at home. But which of the hundreds of available combo amps are any good? More importantly, which combo amps are good for metal guitarists? We've narrowed down the many choices to the very best. And … [Read more...] about Best Combo Amps For Metal (In All Price Ranges)

Ibanez is practically synonymous with metal. This Japanese brand has made a name for itself among metal guitarists as one that delivers excellent guitars for the genre. What is it that makes them so good for heavy metal and hard rock music? We'll discuss that a bit below. First, we're going to give you the 6 best Ibanez guitars for metal. A comparison table is … [Read more...] about Best Ibanez Guitar For Metal (At Every Price Level)

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)

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 … [Read more...] about Best Guitar Strings For Fender Stratocaster

Getting a good bass guitar doesn't have to be expensive. Obviously, you can't buy the cheapest model on the market and expect amazing things. But you can get some amazing instruments for a great price these days. You just have to weed through all the crap that's on the market. That's what we did for you. The result is this list of the best electric bass guitars for … [Read more...] about Best Bass Guitar For The Money (8 Top Value Electric Basses)

The market is flooded with affordable electric guitars. You might think it's best to avoid all of the cheap ones, but that's not necessarily the case. While most budget models won't satisfy a professional, some of them are amazing values and more than enough for a beginning or intermediate guitarist. That's why we compiled a list of the best electric guitars for the … [Read more...] about Best Electric Guitar For The Money (All Outperform Their Price)

Three guitars stand above the rest. They've built a reputation over the years and are now the instruments most players desire. They are the Gibson Les Paul, the Fender Stratocaster and the Fender Telecaster. They are also all expensive. Luckily, there are plenty of copies available these days that cost significantly less. While they don't bring the same quality … [Read more...] about Best Les Paul Copy Under $1000 (Most Are Far Under A Grand)