What is a power chord?Power chords are a basic element of modern electric guitar playing. They are found throughout all genres of contemporary music, and feature heavily in rock, alternative, punk and metal guitar, because they will still sound clear, bold and full through an overdriven or distorted amplifier. A power chord has only 2 notes … Read more
An in-depth review and analysis of the ‘Learn Guitar in 21 Days’ program that aims to provide rapid guitar training to beginners.
An electric guitar really does sound a lot better when it’s in tune. Even the nicest, priciest, most gorgeous fourteen thousand dollar special edition Les Paul will sound terrible if the tuning is out. If you’re not sure exactly what you should tune to, here’s a guide.What tunings are out there?Standard tuning on a guitar … Read more
Electronic tuners are cheap, accurate and readily available. Even people with a very good ear will probably be able to tune faster with a tuner than by ear. You can even get pedal tuners, that you can step on to tune quickly and silently, before stepping on them again and being ready to play straight away, … Read more
Before there were guitarsIt is a scary thing to consider, but for most of human history people have lived their whole lives without ever having had the chance to plug their axe into their stack and shred some mad licks. If we go back in time, to a period in the dim and distant past, approximately … Read more
Find the perfect 12-string guitar strings with our list of top-rated options ideal for various playing styles and guitar types.
Snark Chromatic Guitar Tuner I’m starting to see this nifty little clip-on guitar tuners all over the place. They have a nice, unobtrusive design with an easy-to-read display. The Snark Guitar Tuner clip to the headstock and pick up the wood vibrations. So they’ll even work if you’re tuning your guitar — acoustic or electric … Read more
An in-depth look at Yamaha TransAcoustic guitars, revealing their unique features, advanced technology, and the outstanding music potential they offer.
What is a guitar pickup? A guitar pickup is one of those little rectangular things on the body of an electric guitar, directly under the strings. It will either be covered in a metal case, or in a plastic bobbin with some metal pole pieces or a bar magnet exposed.What does it do?A pickup is what … Read more
Explore the world of master builder John Cruz, his work with Fender, his guitar crafting expertise and the impact of his business closure due to COVID-19.