The question of how much a pick is broken in is one I get asked a lot. The answer may surprise you. Not at all! I’d like to take this opportunity to dispel the myth of broken in once and for all. Its a relic from the days when picks were made by hand, often […]
Spanish guitar is one of the most important genres in music history. The Art of Flamenco Guitar: A blog about Spanish guitar, flamenco, and other musical topics. The Art of Flamenco Guitar Our name really says it all. We are a blog devoted to the Spanish guitar, and in particular, flamenco. We have been in […]
Welcome to Tuneful Tips for Playing Slide Guitar! This blog is dedicated to all aspects of slide guitar, from the history of it to material needed for specific songs. I have been playing the guitar since I was sixteen and have always been fascinated by the slide guitar after hearing it on a Johnny Winter […]
A travel guitar can be a great way to get some practice in when you’re on the road, whether it’s for business or pleasure. But what is a travel guitar? They come in all shapes and sizes, from full-sized guitars that fold in half to tiny instruments that are barely bigger than your hand! The […]
Welcome to my blog. I am a guitar player and a guitar builder, so this is a blog about everything guitar related. I will also be posting pictures of some of the works I do as an amateur luthier. I hope you guys like what you see here in DSUS4 and if you want to […]
Why are some people born with natural talent? Why is it that some people just pick up a guitar and know how to play, while others take lessons for years and never get anywhere? Why do some people seem to have been born with natural talent for something, like playing the guitar, or programming computers, […]
Steve Vai is one of the most unique players to ever walk the stage. He has collaborated with many artists ranging from Frank Zappa, Whitesnake, and Public Image Ltd. You can also hear him in his own solo records. A lot of people might know him for his work on the movie Crossroads where he […]
Choosing an Acoustic Guitar – Tips For Buying Your First Guitar: A blog about different acoustic guitars and which ones are best for a beginner. If you’re a new guitar player, it helps to know what features to look for in your first guitar. Many new guitar players ask things like “What body style should […]
Changing electric guitar strings is a necessary evil. The more often you change your strings, the better your guitar will sound, and the more often you will be playing it. Changing electric guitar strings can be a real hassle if you don’t know what to do. You’ve probably seen people pull a string out of […]
How to determine the value of a guitar is an issue that concerns all of us. In fact, there are many factors that determine the value of a guitar and it is important to know these factors before you buy or sell a guitar. The first factor to consider before determining the value of a […]