As an integral part of any style of music, your role as a bass player will be to glue the band together and create a bridge between rhythm and harmony, laying down the foundations for both. Choosing a bass guitar isn’t an easy task if you don’t know what brands and features to look for. …
I am often asked by those interested in learning to play guitar if it’s possible to teach themselves. And the answer is a resounding yes! With the right resources, effort, and dedication, you can teach yourself how to play the guitar. But even when you plan to be self-taught, it’s still important to have rock-solid …
Looking for a great sounding acoustic guitar, but you’re on a budget? No worries, we’ve got you covered! We’ve tested dozens of guitars in this price range, and in this article, we share our thoughts on all of our favorites to help you find the best acoustic guitar under 300 dollars for your play style …
Headless guitars are back and more popular than ever! It’s pretty incredible to see their spike in popularity over three decades after being first conceptualized and built by American creator Ned Steinberger in the 1980s. It’s fair to say Mr. Steinberger was ahead of his time as a new generation of guitarists, who tend to …
Blues music is full of legendary riffs and lyrics that tell stories about anything from people falling on hard times, injustice, to hard-loving women and hard-drinking men. But, the best thing about the blues is that it’s so diverse, which means you can sing about anything, as long as it’s coming from the soul. The …
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 …
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 …