Yamaha has a reputation for making affordable instruments that outperform their price. Basically, they make some of the best value options on the market. And acoustic guitars are no exception. The Yamaha F335 acoustic guitar is easily the best value available for beginning guitarists. What makes it so good? A number of things. But it also has some drawbacks. … [Read more...] about Yamaha F335 Review (Best Value Acoustic Guitar?)
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Jackson JS32 Dinky Review (Surprising Features On A Budget Guitar)
Jackson is one of the most important electric guitar manufacturers for heavy music. You see their instruments in the hands of many famous metal guitarists. But hard rock and heavy metal push guitars to their limits. As a result, quality metal guitars are expensive. That's what makes the Jackson J32 Dinky so impressive. The company managed to design a great metal … [Read more...] about Jackson JS32 Dinky Review (Surprising Features On A Budget Guitar)
Squier Bullet Strat Review (How Close To A Fender Is It Really?)
Squier makes the best-selling guitars for beginners and intermediate guitarists. And they're so popular for a reason. Fender is one of the biggest guitar brands of all time. But their instruments are far from budget-friendly. Even the cheaper Fender Player series guitars have high price tags on them. That's where Squier comes in. As Fender's budget subsidiary, … [Read more...] about Squier Bullet Strat Review (How Close To A Fender Is It Really?)
Yamaha Pacifica Review (Which Model Is Best?)
Yamaha makes great guitars in all price categories. This is especially apparent with its Pacifica line of electric guitars. Every instrument in this line far outperforms its price level. You won't find a better value anywhere for Stratocaster style electric guitars. The Yamaha Pacifica 112 is the best selling model, so we will focus on that one (the 112v) in this … [Read more...] about Yamaha Pacifica Review (Which Model Is Best?)
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 … [Read more...] about Epiphone Les Paul Studio Deluxe Vs Standard (Which Is Right For You?)
ESP LTD Viper-201B Baritone Guitar Review
Most modern baritone guitars are designed with heavy metal guitarists in mind. And the ESP LTD Viper-201B is no exception. But it has something most metal-oriented baritone models do not: a low price tag. This is a true budget instrument, but one that does not cut corners on quality. What you get here is amazing value. Does that mean you should go out and buy … [Read more...] about ESP LTD Viper-201B Baritone Guitar Review
Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet Review
Not everyone wants to play metal. But most modern baritone guitars are designed to play metal. They look the part and sound the part. That's because these instruments have become far more popular in that genre than any other. But metal guitarists aren't the only ones who make use of baritone guitars. And the Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet caters to those players. … [Read more...] about Gretsch G5260 Electromatic Jet Review
Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster Review
It is very rare to find a baritone guitar in this price range. It is even more rare to find one that is actually worth getting. The Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster is both: inexpensive and good. In short: it is a great value. But the low price does come with sacrifices. This is an extremely stripped down baritone guitar with a limited feature … [Read more...] about Squier Paranormal Baritone Cabronita Telecaster Review
ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Guitar Review
This is not a cheap guitar. In fact, most would consider it quite expensive. But when you take a closer look, it turns out the ESP LTD BB-600 is an absolute steal. It is one of the very best values on the guitar market, period. It is meant to be a metal guitar, but it is versatile enough that it can work for any genre. And that versatility serves it well within … [Read more...] about ESP LTD BB-600 Baritone Guitar Review
LsL Instruments Adam Christianson Signature Guitar Review
Looking for a budget baritone guitar? Then stop reading now. The LsL Instruments Adam Christianson Signature guitar is incredibly expensive. Is it worth it? Yes. It is worth every penny. But this is an instrument for professional musicians who want the absolute best. If that's not you, we recommend looking at some of our other baritone guitar … [Read more...] about LsL Instruments Adam Christianson Signature Guitar Review