This is the third guitar I’ve ever owned, and I feel like it’s finally the one. I’m a beginner so that might not mean much, but this guitar is the best feeling instrument I’ve ever played. The action is nice and smooth and the tone from the resonator is something else entirely. When I was […]
The Structure of Music Theory: How Knowing Notes & Chords Can Help Play Guitar Like A Pro The Structure of Music Theory: How Knowing Notes & Chords Can Help Play Guitar Like A Pro by Jeremy Loomis Any guitar teacher worth their salt will tell you that music theory is an important thing to study. […]
How to Play Pedal Steel Guitar: a blog about how to play the pedal steel guitar in an easy step by step guide. If you love country music and even classic rock, then you have probably heard or seen a pedal steel guitar. It’s an incredibly unique instrument that can produce sounds that no other […]
Baritone guitars are a type of acoustic guitar with a longer scale length and lower strings. This results in a fuller, richer sound with deeper bass notes. Baritone guitars often take on the style of either classical or steel string acoustic guitars, as well as many electric versions. In this baritone guitar buying guide, we’ll […]
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So you want to buy a 12 string guitar? 12 string guitars are the most beautiful, magnificent and powerful instruments in the world. They are also one of the best investments you could ever make. This is because they all go up in value, and rarely get damaged. While this is a great reason to […]
It’s a scene that is eerily familiar in the world of guitarists – you are at a party, your friend calls you over to jam and hands you his guitar. You have been playing for years, but your tone is nowhere near as good as it should be. Why? Because you didn’t bring your pedals! […]
Learning how to play guitar is a lot of fun, but it can also be frustrating. Frustration often comes from trying to learn songs and not knowing which guitar techniques are required to play them. The best way to learn how to play guitar is by learning the basics first. This allows you to learn […]
The Steel Republic’s “Steel 101:” An informative blog that tells the basics of pedal steel guitar (also known as pedal or console steel guitar) Pedal steel guitars are generally played in a lap with legs extended. The player’s right arm pushes and pulls on the neck to bend strings, while the left hand picks notes […]
We build the best steel guitars on the planet. Since we are a small manufacturer, you can rest assured that your guitar is being handled with great care and attention to detail. You will not find a better steel guitar anywhere at any price. We offer many different options for both professional and beginner players. […]