The Gibson Les Paul has built a legendary reputation since it was first introduced to the masses in the 1950s. Despite the advancements in production techniques and guitar components, the pickups used in this iconic solid body guitar have remained relatively consistent. Just as the single-coil pickups used in Fender’s Telecaster and Stratocaster defined the …
Perhaps one of the most diverse genres within modern rock music, heavy metal has grown to a massive success throughout the United States and Europe since its beginnings in the late 1960s. Artists such as Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Alice Cooper, and Motorhead pioneered the sound which has since expanded far beyond its shiny roots. …
In this article, you’ll learn how to play the A guitar chord and some of the A chord variations you can easily play as a beginner guitarist. Grab your guitar and work through these instructions, tips, and videos for a better understanding of how exactly to play the different A chord guitar shapes and effectively …
No matter how long you have been playing guitar, there’s always something new to learn about electric guitars. After all, it’s one of the most expressive instruments, enabling you to sound the way you want to using different amps and pedals. But you have to start somewhere, right? One of the biggest issues beginners face, …
Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned music professional, the importance of a good DAW cannot be overstated. DAWs (Digital Audio Workstations) have made creating music more accessible, easier, and creative than ever before. You can now record, arrange Audio or MIDI data, and access an entire world of sounds, plug-ins and effects, all right …
Choosing a high-quality acoustic guitar on a budget can be a challenge because there are many to choose from and some are much better than others. Also, there are a lot of different factors to consider, depending on your needs, apart from just the price, such as the reason for purchase, for instance. If you …
The pickups in your bass are the magnetic heart of the instrument. Out of all the characteristics of your bass, they have the most significant influence on your tone. And because of their relatively low cost when compared to the price tag of a new instrument, many bass players choose to first upgrade their pickups …
If you are a guitar player, there is a very high probability that you have heard of Ibanez guitars at some point. Ibanez has such a huge range of acoustic, electric, and bass guitars you can choose from, and they cover a wide range of price points as well. As a company, they have built …
It’s no secret that playing the electric guitar can be an expensive hobby. The good news is that if you’re on a beginner or on a tight budget there are still some great amps at a fairly reasonable price. For instance, some brands and manufacturers are making electric guitar amps that are below the $100 …
Fingerstyle guitarists leave the pick in the case and make incredible multi-part musical compositions by picking individual strings with their fingers. Since it’s a bit more difficult to pick with your fingers than a real guitar pick, some guitars are better suited for fingerstyle than others. If you’re ready to ditch the plastic pick and …