Let's get this out of the way right off the bat. You're better off shipping your guitar in a case. Ideally, you want to put it in a hard case, but even a gig bag will offer more protection than nothing. That said, you may not have a case available. Or you may not want to pay the higher shipping charges that come with a larger and heavier package. In that case (bad … [Read more...] about How To Ship A Guitar Without A Case (So It Arrives Safely)
Guitar Tips
Easy Guitar Solos To Play To Impress People
Want to impress people with your guitar skills? Few things do that better than a guitar solo. Of course, the reason they're impressive is that they're more difficult to play. Luckily, there are some easy guitar solos that even beginners can learn, but that still sound impressive to listeners. The following guitar solos sound great and are instantly recognizable, so … [Read more...] about Easy Guitar Solos To Play To Impress People
How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Guitar?
So you need to get your guitar from one place to another. Short of driving it there yourself, the safest way is to use a reputable courier and to make sure they take all necessary precautions. But that's not going to be cheap, right? Actually you'd be surprised. It costs a lot less to ship a guitar than you might expect, given the size, the unusual shape, and the … [Read more...] about How Much Does It Cost To Ship A Guitar?
Best Acoustic Cover Songs To Play In A Bar
So you got a great acoustic gig at a local bar! But now the big question: what songs to play? The best acoustic cover songs to play in a bar should not be overly difficult, should be instantly recognizable and popular enough that anyone can sing along. But it's also nice if they're surprising. You don't want people to groan, because every song you play is expected. … [Read more...] about Best Acoustic Cover Songs To Play In A Bar
Are Schecter Guitars Good For Metal?
Schecter guitars have a reputation. And that reputation says they are incredible for metal. Is it deserved? Are Schecter guitars really that good at playing metal? And what about other genres? Are they ONLY good for metal? And what does "good" mean, really? Does the company just do good marketing, or do actual professional metal guitarists use these … [Read more...] about Are Schecter Guitars Good For Metal?
Songs With Baritone Guitar In Them (11 Great Tunes In Many Genres)
The baritone guitar has a unique sound. The low twang and thick presence lend a different feel to any track it graces. When you hear it, you'll recognize it. But you may not always realize what you are hearing is a baritone guitar, unless someone points it out. So that's what we're going to do. The songs with baritone guitar listed below all feature this … [Read more...] about Songs With Baritone Guitar In Them (11 Great Tunes In Many Genres)
How Do I Know When My Guitar Strings Need Changing?
"I only change my strings when they break." I don't know about you, but when I started playing the guitar, that was my philosophy on swapping out my strings. But once I started getting more serious about the guitar, I began changing my strings as soon as they showed signs of getting old. How do I know when my guitar strings need changing? Over the years, I learned … [Read more...] about How Do I Know When My Guitar Strings Need Changing?
Most Underrated Guitarists (13 Masters Who Deserve More Recognition)
These most underrated guitarists deserve more recognition. They are all masters---some of the best players to ever pick up a guitar. But for various reasons, they never achieved that "Guitar God" status that many much less skilled guitarists have attained. Is that fair? Maybe not. But while those other guitarists may not have been nearly as good at playing their … [Read more...] about Most Underrated Guitarists (13 Masters Who Deserve More Recognition)
Most Overrated Guitarists (11 “Guitar Gods” Who Really Aren’t)
Hero worship is a very human trait. And rarely is the veneration justified. Most of the time it is grounded in hype and clever marketing. That is the case for the most overrated guitarists we list below. They are all great at something, but that something is not their actual playing. Despite that, they have achieved a near godlike status as guitar masters. I'm … [Read more...] about Most Overrated Guitarists (11 “Guitar Gods” Who Really Aren’t)
Baritone Guitar Tuning (Standard And Alternative Tunings)
Baritone guitars are very similar to standard guitars. The primary difference is a longer scale length, which means you can get a much lower tone. Our article What Is A Baritone Guitar covers all of that. What's important for this article is that the longer scale length makes baritone guitar tuning different from the tuning of a regular guitar. While the actual tuning … [Read more...] about Baritone Guitar Tuning (Standard And Alternative Tunings)