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
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)
Best Bass Guitar For The Money (8 Top Value Electric Basses)
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)
Best Electric Guitar For The Money (All Outperform Their Price)
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)
Best Les Paul Copy Under $1000 (Most Are Far Under A Grand)
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 as … [Read more...] about Best Les Paul Copy Under $1000 (Most Are Far Under A Grand)
Epiphone Les Paul Studio Deluxe Vs Standard (Which Is Right For You?)
Gibson guitars are great (in most cases, anyway). The company's legendary Les Paul model is one of the most sought-after guitars on the market, and has been since the 1950s. There are many different Les Paul variations, but they all have one thing in common: they are expensive. The average guitarist can't afford them. And some even claim they cost so much that they're not … [Read more...] about Epiphone Les Paul Studio Deluxe Vs Standard (Which Is Right For You?)
Best Electric Guitar Amp (Reviews And Buying Guide)
Electric guitars are nothing without a good guitar amp. In fact, the amplifier plays a larger role in the sound output that the guitar itself. The best electric guitar amplifiers can make even budget guitars sound great, while a low quality amp will make even the most expensive guitars sound bad. But you don't have to spend a fortune to get a great-sounding … [Read more...] about Best Electric Guitar Amp (Reviews And Buying Guide)
Best Baritone Guitars (Reviews, Comparison And Buyer’s Guide)
The best baritone guitars do not have to be the most expensive. In fact, we purposely chose models that sell for a great price, while still delivering excellent sound quality, being comfortable to play, and being well-built and reliable. Of course, the feature set and quality level does vary from one instrument to the next, because we wanted to include options for every … [Read more...] about Best Baritone Guitars (Reviews, Comparison And Buyer’s Guide)
Best Metal Guitars (Reviews And Comparison)
There are so many electric guitars on the market. On the one hand, having so many options is great. On the other hand, it makes it difficult to choose the right one. If you're a metal guitarist, we've made it easy for you. We've found the best metal guitars in every budget range, so you can skip hours and hours of research. All of the metal guitars below give you … [Read more...] about Best Metal Guitars (Reviews And Comparison)