Tuner pedals are the unsung heroes of a guitarist’s pedalboard. They perform the critical function of helping you keep your guitar pitch-perfect during a gig, or in between recording takes. Learning to tune by ear is a skill that all guitarists would benefit from developing, but it’s not practical in environments where you need to …
The guitar was originally an instrument meant to grace both the player and the audience with beautiful sounds and a healthy atmosphere. However, as virtuosos and talented musicians came to the scene, it quickly evolved to also be a tool of competitiveness, which made clear distinctions between enthusiasts, hobbyists, and pros. Musicians and performers all …
As guitarists grow more comfortable with their playing, there comes a point when alternative tunings can open up a whole new world of sonic possibilities, and Open E is perhaps one of the most powerful-sounding alternate tunings out there. Open E tuning has been used by several legendary guitarists in their songwriting with stunning results! …
Whether we talk about the 1920s, the 1970’s or the present day, there is a legion of insanely talented female guitarists that have made massive contributions to the craft over the decades. And today, we are going to honor them with this list of the 34 best female guitarists of all time. We’ve put together …
Billy Gibbons needs no introduction. He’s one of the most iconic and influential blues-rock guitarists of all time. He’s rated #32 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Guitarists list and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. It doesn’t matter if he’s spinning his guitar on stage with ZZ Top or …
Metal is a style of music that is constantly in flux, with seemingly constant variations and subgenres materializing. Since the mid-90s Pantera’s Dimebag Darrell has been a source of inspiration, virtuosity, and edge for the metal genre. When we think of the bands and guitarists that have had the most substantial impact in influencing the …
You wouldn’t think an artist that became popular back in the 1960s would still be popular today, but with every passing year, Dolly Parton seems to become even more relevant! The iconic singer/songwriter has been on the front lines of country music and pop culture for over six decades, pumping out hit after hit and …
Buying an amp is a big decision and arguably as important, if not more so, as buying a guitar! Your sound quality depends heavily on the quality of your amp. With most things, the more you pay the more you get, but that’s definitely not always the case with guitar amps. There’s an incredible amount …
If you’re a musician that’s always on the move, you know how difficult it can be to carry a full-size guitar along all the time. Bumpy roads and crammed flights can damage precious instruments in a single unfortunate moment. Instead of risking your primary guitars, taking a more compact travel guitar is a great option …
While you could store your favorite guitar in a case or on a floor stand, hanging it on your wall does have some advantages. Along with essentially making your guitar a wonderful piece of wall decor, it’s also a very practical way to store your guitar in your studio or practice room. Over the years …