When many beginners first start to learn to play guitar, the first thing they want to do is learn their favorite song. The good news for beginners is that you can learn a wide range of pop, rock, and country songs using only a few basic guitar chords. Whether you can already play some chords …
This is probably the most difficult, and at the same, the most gluttonous job of them all: trying to choose the best rock bands of all time. To make matters even more difficult, we have narrowed down our list to just 30 bands, which isn’t a lot when you realize that rock has been around …
Jerry Fulton Cantrell Jr. is best known as the founder and lead guitarist of the grunge band Alice In Chains. He is credited with many big hits such as “Rooster”, “Would?”, “Man in The Box” as well as many others. Although his longtime friend and frontman Layne Staley often co-wrote the lyrics with him, Jerry …
While not quite as major of detail to consider as factors such as tonewood or pickup, the headstock of the guitar is something you’ll want to consider. Although the main function of the headstock is fairly obvious, it affects the sound and playability of the guitar in numerous other ways, as well as provides an …
Due to the vast range of effects pedals for musicians to choose from, determining the best way to assemble them in the signal chain can be a difficult task. Each different guitar pedal order produces a varying result which impacts the way the effects interact with one another, and how they impact your tone. Tone …
Two of the most impactful decades of the 21st century, the 1960s and 1970s was a time for some of the most profound societal, cultural shifts in history. The 1960s propelled the counterculture movement, with a revolution surrounding the normalization of social norms, from clothing to sexuality at the forefront of the decade, with the …
As a guitar player, thoroughly researching your instrument is crucial, but it’s equally important to look into the accessories that help you and your audiences hear all of your hard work. For anyone interested in melting faces in an outdoor arena one day or simply wanting to perform for friends, the right amp can make …
The rotary effect is based on the popular Leslie speaker design. It is amongst the most unique modulation tools you can add to your pedalboard. Whether you’re looking to add a sense of motion to a chord sequence or create textural sounds which add a new element to your live performances, using a rotary speaker …
Trying to decide between a tube or solid-state amp, but wondering what the differences are in the first place? It’s easy to get confused about this, so we’ve created a guide highlighting what you should know about tube amps vs solid-state amps, so you can pick the right type of amp for your needs. So, …
Large stompboxes with an array of controls and features are undeniably useful, but sometimes mini guitar pedals make the best additions to a pedalboard. Many of the most popular full-sized effects pedals have been redesigned into more compact devices by manufacturers so that guitarists can access more options when shaping their tone. In this guide, …