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What Is the Difference Between a Baritone Guitar and a Standard Guitar
What Is the Difference Between a Baritone Guitar and a Standard Guitar: A blog on the differences between the two. Both of these guitars have their own distinctions from each other, but there are still many questions people have when it comes to what they are and how they are different. So let’s start off […]
Bass String Materials Breakdown
Bass strings are made from a wide variety of materials and in a wide variety of construction methods. Here’s a rundown. Nickel Wound Nickel wound strings are the standard for most basses, and come in two flavors: roundwound and flatwound. Roundwounds have a roudn wrap wire around the core wire; flatwounds have a thin, flat […]
5 Tips For The New Jazz Bassist
A blog about what a new jazz bassist needs to know. Jazz bass5 Tips For The New Jazz Bassist When learning how to play jazz bass guitar, it is very important that you don’t run before you walk. You need to start by learning the basics and then as your confidence grows, so will your […]
The First Left Handed Guitar is Here! You Already Know the Benefits, Now Get the Facts.
The First Left Handed Guitar is Here! You Already Know the Benefits, Now Get the Facts. Easier to Learn and Play The left handed guitar is the easiest instrument to learn and play. It is easier on your body, easier to see what you are doing and easier to do what you want to do […]
Top 8 Tips For a More Comfortable Drumming Experience
Drumming is a fun and active way to pass the time. But if you’re not careful, it can also leave you with some painful and even destructive side effects. Here are my top 8 tips for a more comfortable drumming experience. 1. Get a throne that fits your body The first thing to check when […]
The Most Useful Jazz Guitar Chord Names and Their Uses
You’ve probably seen some jazz guitar chord names in your time. And if you’re anything like me, you’ve found them to be confusing and frustrating. Now, I’m going to show you what they mean and how to use them so that you can get the most out of them. The Most Useful Jazz Guitar Chord […]
How to Tune and Maintain a Resophonic Guitar
Resonator guitars are a unique instrument that requires more attention than other stringed instruments. Resophonic guitars can be tuned and maintained in a similar manner to acoustic guitars but with some added caution. The body of the resonator is made up of mostly brass and steel parts, so care must be taken not to scratch […]
The Art of the Acoustic Guitar
The following article will discuss the art of making acoustic guitars. We will take a look at some of the design and construction choices that are available to the builder, and we will also examine some of the most common woods and styles used in their construction. Acoustic guitars are built using a combination of […]
Best Way To Learn Guitar For Beginners
This is a blog discussing the best ways and techniques for learning guitar. The main focus of this blog is electric guitar as it relates to rock music, but there is also some discussion of acoustic guitar. Let’s talk about what makes for a good beginner guitar. First, let’s get this out of the way: […]
How Guitar Amps Work
Guitar Amps are the lifeblood of your tone, but they can be quite complicated. Let’s break it down and talk about how guitar amps work. A guitar amp is a very modular design. It consists of a number of components that each have their own function. These include: A high gain pre-amp section that takes […]
Strap Material
Guitar straps come in many different materials and styles. When considering what kind of strap to use, think about the material, length, width and style of strap. The most important factor is the way a strap feels in hand. Strap Material: Leather is the most common material used for guitar straps. Leather feels good in […]
How playing various string materials and gauges affects your tone
The tone of your guitar depends to a large extent on the strings you use. In fact, the choice of strings is probably the easiest and cheapest way to change your sound, so it’s surprising how few players really know what they are doing when they choose their strings. There’s a lot of misinformation out […]