Pedalboard Essentials – The Core 3 (or 5) Effects Every Guitarist Actually Needs The title might sound a bit confusing at first. Three pedals… or five? Which is it? The truth is, it’s not that black-and-white, and you’ll soon see…
Does Tonewood Mean Anything on an Electric Guitar Honored guests, welcome to the clash of clashes. A battle of titans that will change your understanding of the world as we know it. An event of tectonic proportions. The answer to…
Setting Up Your Guitar at Home You’ve probably just changed your guitar strings, maybe switched to a heavier or lighter gauge, and now something feels off. Your guitar doesn’t sound the way you’re used to, and it’s definitely not how…
Essential Gear for Beginners – Affordable Must-Haves (Picks, Tuners, Amps) I hope you didn’t rush out and buy seventeen guitar pedals just because someone told you your guitar won’t sound right without them. Oh, and then you’d need a power…
String Gauges Demystified – How Thickness Affects Tone & Playability Thinking about experimenting with new string gauges? Maybe you’ve found some songs you want to nail, but they’re in a different tuning, and your current strings feel too loose in…
Electric vs. Acoustic: What’s Best for Me? So, you’ve reached that moment. You’ve decided you want to play the guitar. You’ve confirmed that gut feeling isn’t just a passing phase. You get chills every time you hear guitar music or…
Guitar Strings Basics You Must Know I can already picture you walking into a music store filled with instruments and gear. You’ve decided to buy a new set of guitar strings. Those strings you haven’t changed in a year? Yeah,…
The Magic of Naming Your Guitar Some nights, I dream of strange things. A siren calls to me in my dreams. I hear her music and chase after her, but she keeps slipping away. I wake up drenched in sweat.…
Guitar Anatomy: Part by Part Quick Guide Yup, it’s true—the full rundown of guitar parts, all in one place! No more endless internet searches to piece together info about every component. Sure, this post is a bit lengthy, but it’s…
