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How to Play Pedal Steel Guitar
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 Guitar Buying Guide
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 […]
Three Common Lies You Might Think Are True
Senior executive at a large technology company. Previously held senior positions at a number of other large technology companies. Runs a blog called “Three Common Lies You Might Think Are True.” In the blog I talk about common lies told in business and personal interactions. My bio ends with “I run a blog called ‘Three […]
12 String Guitars The Basics of How To Buy A Great One
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 […]
Why You Should Never Leave Home Without Your Pedals
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! […]
How To Play Guitar
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
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 […]
Steel Guitar Builder
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. […]
How To Get Comfortable With Playing the Guitar In A Group
If you are a guitarist, you already know that there is nothing like strumming the strings of your guitar. Whether you play the acoustic or electric guitar, it does not matter. What matters is that you play and enjoy the music it produces. It feels great to have a guitar in your hands, and to […]
Why You Should Learn Fingerstyle. Here’s How
I’m often asked the question, “Why should I learn fingerstyle?” or “What are the benefits of fingerstyle?” To answer this question, I first want to talk about what fingerstyle is and what it isn’t. Fingerstyle is a way of playing the guitar that uses your fingers to pluck the strings rather than a pick. It’s […]
How to Choose an Acoustic Guitar
If you are interested in buying an acoustic guitar, you may be wondering where to start. It can be a confusing process to navigate all the different options out there and find the best fit for your budget and needs. Fortunately, we make it easy for you with our Acoustic Guitar Buyer’s Guide. One of […]
How to Build a Pedalboard
We all have that moment where we want to take our performances to the next level. One way to do this is to get a pedalboard. This article will help you build your pedalboard and also give you a quick rundown on how to set everything up and connect it to your amp. The first […]