Guitar Tips

You've probably seen the capo in use before. Maybe it was a street musician or maybe it was a famous band. Perhaps the most famous example is Don Felder using a capo on the 7th fret for Hotel California. Wherever you've seen the capo in use, you've probably noticed that they all had one thing in common. They were all acoustic guitars. But they don't have to be. … [Read more...] about Can You Use A Capo On An Electric Guitar? (And Does It Make Sense?)

Don't you just love watching female bassists? The way they move as they groove is just so sensual. Completely different from the generally more aggressive movements of male bassists. I've heard people say that having a female bassist is a gimmick. A way for a band to attract male fans. They their playing is average at best, but they give male audiences something to … [Read more...] about Best Female Bass Guitar Players (11 Amazing Bassists)

We get this request a lot. People just like songs with heavy bass. And not everyone likes hip-hop or EDM. So they want to know some great metal songs they can blast with a heavy bass line. And believe me, there are a lot of them. It was extremely difficult to narrow them down to just a handful, in order to keep the length of this article in check. Keep reading … [Read more...] about Metal Songs With Heavy Bass (Legendary Songs By Legendary Bassists)

Electric guitars can cost a ton of money. But they can also be incredibly affordable. The truth is, there is a huge price range when it comes to electric guitars. You're probably wondering how much a decent entry-level guitar costs. That's the most common price range we get asked about. We'll cover that below. But we'll also cover every other price range. That … [Read more...] about How Much Does An Electric Guitar Cost? (All Price Ranges)

Flying with a guitar is stressful. Not only is it another large piece of luggage you have to take with you, but it's fragile luggage you can't help worrying about. But if you take the proper precautions, you can minimize the risks and ensure your guitar arrives safely. What are the precautions to take? What else do you need to know? Keep reading. We cover everything … [Read more...] about How To Fly With A Guitar (Minimize The Risks Of Travel)

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

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)

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)

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?