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Humbuckers vs Single Coils (the basics)

Humbuckers vs Single Coils (the basics)

Pickups have a HUGE impact on the way your guitar sounds. They are the place to start when getting into the tone talk and there is no better starting point than single coils vs humbuckers. These are the two broad categories...
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My Guitar Has No Sound

My Guitar Has No Sound

Now we are starting to get to the point that many people would just opt to take their guitar in for repair. However, if you have the time and know-how, there is a lot that a meter can tell you in regard to the condition...
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What You Need to Know About Guitar Fret Size

What You Need to Know About Guitar Fret Size

Frets are an integral part of the design of modern six strings. Without them, guitars (especially electrics) would be much more difficult to make sound musical. Especially with things like distortion or percussive...
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Top 5 Must-Have Accessories for Gigging Guitarists

Top 5 Must-Have Accessories for Gigging Guitarists

f you play out than you know having the right tool for the job can make or break your night. Forgetting these accessories or not owing them at all could be holding back your ease of performance. In fact, I have seen all of the ones listed here be instrumental in the success of a show. So, make some space...
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What Is Harmonic Tremolo

What Is Harmonic Tremolo

In order to really understand what this type of effect is doing; you must take a step back. Why don’t we look at the part of this that many people will already understand, tremolo. Put simply, tremolo is the effect of altering...
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How to Choose the Right Guitar Pick

How to Choose the Right Guitar Pick

The last thing you should consider when finding the right pick for you is the material. Picks are not just plastic, they can be made of wood, felt, metal, and stone. Even if you are sticking with just plastic picks, there is still Celluloid, Nylon, and Delrin to choose from. The coolest part...
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3 Fun and Unique Uses for Guitar Pedals

3 Fun and Unique Uses for Guitar Pedals

If you’re like me, you have spent a lot of time and money acquiring guitar pedals in order to find the tones that you love (and enhance your playing ability 100%). With all the effort we put into buying pedals, we should be getting the most out of them. So, what can you do with a guitar pedal other
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