Single coil pickups, humbuckers, and P90s are the three main types of pickup designs, each having very clear characteristics in terms of tone, look, and use, and it’s so important for a guitar player to know about these pickups. In this article, we’re going to take a deep dive into the history, their tonal characteristics, …
A question I get asked quite often by guitarists of all skill levels is “how do I connect my guitar to my PC or laptop?” Most players are interested in recording and editing their playing for the first time, although another reason is the many great amplifier and effects modeling software that can be powerful …
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 …
While most guitar players are very particular about their guitar, amp, and pedal choices, they may not be aware of the importance of guitar cables in their setup. A good guitar cable is a crucial part of your overall setup. No rig is complete without a set of sturdy and durable cables that preserve the …
Many musicians are attracted to the electric guitar because of lead sections. The instrument’s expressive nature and musicians’ skills and virtuosity made it one of the most popular instruments on the planet. Even today, hordes of new musicians aspire to be lead guitarists and to master how to play the popular lead sections that inspire …
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 …
Effects pedals provide guitarists with sonic options. Playing clean is great, but having several pedals at your disposal allows you to transform your tone when the right time arises. With so many quality pedals available, searching for the right one can be a frustrating task, especially as a lot of them have similar qualities. In …
Flanger pedals allow musicians to add warm, immersive modulation to their guitar tone. Often grouped with chorus and phasers, these pedals are known for their versatility and how they can transform the feel of a guitar. The great thing about flanger pedals is that you can choose to what degree you want to use them. …
Upgrading your pickups may be the simplest and most cost effective way to significantly improve the tone of your precision style bass, and if you’ve held a solder gun before, you can do the upgrade yourself, in most cases. If you like the handling and feel of your p-bass but find the tone lacking, then …
Swapping out pickups is one of the most popular modifications players will make to their electric guitar. It’s relatively simple and upgrading the stock pickups that come in a more affordable model electric guitar with something higher quality can really do wonders for your tone. In this article, we’ll be looking specifically at humbucker pickups. …