Aleksandar Zivojinovic, otherwise known by his stage name Alex Lifeson, is the lead guitarist for the legendary virtuosic rock trio, Rush. Along with his fellow Rush bandmates, Geddy Lee and Neil Peart, Lifeson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2013, was made an Officer of the Order of Canada, and …
Best-known as the lead guitarist from famous progressive band Genesis, Steve Hackett is one of those legendary guitarists that has helped shape rock as we know it. From the complexities of Progressive Rock to diverse and unforgettable sounds and techniques that carried over to future generations. Although his tenure with Genesis was rather brief, he …
Electric guitars come in various shapes and sizes: from solid body guitars, semi-hollow body to hollow-body guitars. Even among the solid body guitars, there are hundreds of shapes and sizes to choose from. Guitars vary greatly in body shape, neck shape, and material. They also come in at a wide range of prices, and many …
As a bass player, your go-to tone will probably be a clean sound, and this is where a preamp will show its worth. In contrast to the other types of pedals, a preamp is hardly noticeable, since its main role is to shape your fundamental bass tone. If you own a passive bass, a preamp …
Buying a capo is easy. Choosing the best one is a bit more difficult. I should know. The first time I had to chose a capo to buy, it took me weeks before I finally decided on one. While this device may seem simple enough, there are several things that should be at the top …
Picking the right set of classical guitar strings can play a crucial role in shaping how your guitar sounds, plays, and feels. This is why it’s important that you choose the right option that perfectly matches your playing preferences, and we’re here to help you do just that! After testing dozens of strings we’ve put …
Guitar stands serve as a great way to store and display your guitar when not in use. Over the years I’ve owned and tested a number of guitar stands, and in this review, we’ll be discussing the best guitar stands at each price point. There are a number and designs to choose from and the …
There’s something exciting about shopping for a new instrument. It may be the guilty pleasure of adding to a pre-existing collection, or the riveting feeling of embarking on a new facet of your life. Wherever that excitement comes from, it is quickly accompanied by a desire to learn more about the instrument you’re aching to …
Buying a jazz guitar is an exciting and important decision! There are many great jazz guitars on the market today for a variety of budgets. This article is intended to compile a list of commonly available jazz guitars, list their specifications, and give some detail about their construction, playability, tone, and make some recommendations for …
If we were to look into the history of modern music, it just wouldn’t be the same without the invention of solid-body electric guitars. The striking simplicity of the instrument combined with its immense potential and flexibility offers something for almost any genre that comes to mind. Be it mainstream pop music, funk, jazz, or …