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 …
A good practice amp will offer you just the right amount of output power without sacrificing tone, all without annoying your neighbors or roommates. There have never been as many great options available for low wattage practice amps as there is on the market today. Whether you’re looking for something micro/portable, something tube-driven, or a …
As an acoustic guitar player, one of the most important areas of upkeep on your instrument is undoubtedly your strings. Low quality or worn-out stings will almost surely have a negative effect on how your strings vibrate and thus the sound your guitar resonates. Many guitarists are overwhelmed by all the different types of strings …
Learning to play the bass guitar is similar to learning to play a traditional guitar. There are fewer chords to master, and the fingering techniques are not as complicated as the ones used in an acoustic guitar. The strings are heavier, though, making finger strength and dexterity very important. Of course, when starting out, it’s …
Having a choice of top-quality effects pedals provides you with more options when it comes to creating unique tones with your guitar. Whether you require a subtle boost to emphasize a melody or you need spacey ambient effects to build tension, the single most effective way to achieve this is with pedals. Effects pedals can …
If you’re on this page, you’re a fan of the Red Hot Chilli Peppers, a.k.a. RHCP, just like me! Founded in 1983, this band has revolutionized the concept of alternative funk rock music altogether in the most unimaginable way. To date, the band has 13 albums registered under its name. If you’re looking for easy …
From L.A. nightclub P-Funk underdogs to one of the most notorious and consecrated bands of the past several decades, The Red Hot Chili Peppers formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1983. Now back to their most iconic lineup: Vocalist Anthony Kiedis, bassist Michael “Flea” Balzary, drummer Chad Smith, and guitarist John Frusciante. The band went …
As frontman of Nirvana, Kurt Cobain not only became the face and voice of a generation. He also shaped the course of the music industry, pivoting American counterculture and alternative rock as a massive driving force. His conscientious lyricism and distortion-packed, blasting riffs trademarked the band and the left of the American dial alike. With …