As a guitarist, Mark Knopfler is truly a virtuoso of the instrument. But also as a singer-songwriter, his unique take on country and folk sparked the stratospheric rise of Dire Straits. A four-time Grammy winner, he maintained the band’s success even when his music taste shifted. His music transcends both new wave and pub rock, …
Rock and roll has come a long way since its inception back in the 1950s. Over the past seven decades or so, we’ve seen it evolve and go into some new and unexpected directions. In fact, when we look back and see how it all evolved, we begin to wonder whether there was some other-worldly …
Whether you’re out on a road trip or jamming with friends, a lightweight, and portable guitar amp is a handy piece of gear. With modern advancements in digital technology, a portable guitar amp can still give you some great classic amp tones that are perfect for practicing on the go or rehearsing at home. Whether …
Whether you’re a beginner guitarist or experienced veteran, everyone likes a guitar that’s comfortable and easy to play. And that’s exactly the irresistible appeal of thin body acoustic guitars. Sure, there are times when you may prefer a massive dreadnought’s powerful projection for your recording or gig. But thin body guitars let you play effortlessly …
In this article, we’ll be discussing bass guitar companies that have forged their legacies in the guitar world, in some cases over multiple decades and even centuries. First, of foremost I want to point out that choosing the best bass guitar brand is highly subjective and will often depend on a number of factors including …
A high-quality amplifier is one of the best ways to improve your metal tone. When it comes to choosing a metal amp, you have a lot of options. You can opt for a high quality all-tube amp, but when talking about high distortion tones solid-state amps can be just as good of an option in …
The acoustic guitar is one of the most popular instruments of them all, and for a good reason. Although not necessarily the easiest instrument to learn, the acoustic guitar is fairly portable and versatile. You can play pretty much every genre of music with it in any setting, and if you have a mic lying …
The acoustic guitar is so versatile that it almost transcends the concept of a musical instrument. It’s hard to think of a more satisfying sound than gentle fingerpicking of a classical guitar, or the blend of notes as a chord is struck with a plectrum. The real beauty of the acoustic guitar is its ability …
One of the simplest and most practical ways to learn guitar is through online guitar lessons. Sure, one-on-one lessons are great too, but they can be expensive. There are a lot of teaching styles out there, so it’s important to find a guitar teacher whose approach and teaching philosophy resonates with you. In this article, …
Jeff Beck is certainly one of the most respected names in rock guitar. His playing is so unique and experimental that, to this day, no one has even come close to sounding like him. For England in the 1960s, Beck’s high pitched riffs were simply something of another era, a more futuristic one. He’s a …