With the rise of rock and pop music, the electric guitar is one of the most popular instruments in the world. There are so many eager music lovers that want to start their guitar journey, but finding all the right equipment and an electric guitar can be daunting – especially for electric guitar. Unlike the …
If you have recently bought a new guitar, you will want to get a great guitar strap to go with it. Guitar straps are necessary for playing guitar while standing and they also provide an attractive look that is important to many guitarists. As soon as you start looking for guitar straps, you will see …
Many electric guitarists have experienced the frustration of wanting to play their instrument, but being unable to do so due to their environment. Listening to someone practicing guitar through an amp can be an annoyance for housemates, neighbors, or other people nearby. Thankfully, there’s a simple solution, guitar headphone amps. These compact-designed devices make it …
The pickups in your bass are the magnetic heart of the instrument. Out of all the characteristics of your bass, they have the most significant influence on your tone. And because of their relatively low cost when compared to the price tag of a new instrument, many bass players choose to first upgrade their pickups …
With advancements in guitar pedal technology in recent years, devices that simulate the results of amplifiers and cabs have grown in popularity. Preamp pedals are part of this category, offering guitarists the possibility to shape their tone whilst remaining practical in size. Over the years our team at Guitar Lobby has tested dozens of these …
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 …
Acoustic guitar pedals are often overlooked in comparison to their electric guitar equivalents. Over the years I’ve tested dozens of them, and in this article, I’ll be sharing my favorites at each price point. The list is broken down into effects categories, and there are options to suit all playing styles and budgets. Let’s get …
By its very nature, the ideal bass tone will be deep and vibrant, filling the room, serving as something of a foundation for your band’s mix. This makes choosing a bass practice amp a tricky task, as you’ll be looking to invest in something with crisp and full sound, but also is volume friendly to …
Considered to be the standard size of the instrument, soprano ukuleles produce the characteristic sound that ukulele lovers enjoy hearing and playing. With its rich history, many players seek to find the best soprano ukulele. Every ukulele manufacturer that has ever existed makes at least one if not several lines of soprano ukuleles. Being that …
The electric guitar was originally used to produce bright and clean tones by jazz musicians. Distortion was seen as something to be avoided in those formative years, but the advent of rock and blues in the 1950s marked a change in attitude towards distortion as an effect. Fast forward to the present day, and distortion, …