The 1980s were yet another decade that brought massive changes in music. This was noticeable with all of the guitar-centric genres, most notably with hard rock and heavy metal. With the emergence of Eddie Van Halen as a phenomenon in the late 1970s and 1980s, many new names started exploring the instrument in ways it …
Maybellene, a crafty song embellished with the springy, clock-like flicks of Chuck Berry’s Gibson ES-350T guitar, is often referred to as the first authentic song in Rock & Roll history. As such, the creator of the tune is regarded as the founding father of the genre. While Elvis, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Sonic Youth, Pink …
Angus Young is certainly one of the most electrifying performers in rock and roll history. Over the past 45 years, he has donned his signature schoolboy uniform and duck walked his way across stages around the world. He has created some of the most iconic guitar riffs in history, including “Back in Black” and “Thunderstruck,” …
Funky, heavy, undeniably suave, and all-around Rock N’ Roll, Queens of The Stone Age frontman, Josh Homme, has cemented his reputation as one of the most creative guitar players in the industry. Becoming one of the most recognizable sounds in today’s Rock music, Josh Homme has reached legendary status following the creation of several smash …
When choosing the components which shape their sound and playing style, guitarists often focus on strings and pickups. Guitar bridges are commonly overlooked, but in reality, they are equally as important as the aforementioned parts. Whether you’d like to produce immersive tremolo effects or use distinctive techniques like dive bombs, choosing the right bridge for …
There are blues guitarists who stay so true to tradition, remaining indiscernible from their heroes. There are others who supercharge the genre, propelling it forward with high-octane interpretations of the classics. Then there are those who take the blues and run it through all the genres it inspired, from rock and soul to hip-hop, and …
The 1980s were a pronounced time of change in the world of music. When it comes to rock, hard rock, and heavy metal, these genres continued to progress in new directions. The guitar, of course, still held an important place in almost all genres. However, things couldn’t be left the same as it began to …
Regardless of whether you are a beginner or a professional guitar player with decades of experience under your belt, it’s hard to ignore the “wow” factor once you see a premium high end acoustic guitar. But, once you get past the initial astonishment and dig a little deeper, you see the price tag and then …
English-born guitar icon Ritchie Blackmore is one of the most influential guitar players from the 70s and is often referred to as one of the fathers of heavy metal. His unique playing style, blues-driven riffs using 4ths, classical music influence, arpeggios, and fast picking are the reason he stood out above many other contemporaries. In …
Effects pedals have a transformative impact on the tone, color, and characteristics of a guitar. Along with the particular amplifier and guitar model you choose, pedals are extremely important if you want to take control of your guitar’s output. In this article, I’ll be discussing octave pedals. Pitch-shifting is an excellent way to add layers …