Are you a bassist that is considering upgrading their bass for something a little more professional? There isn’t a better time to have such a thought, as more basses are available today than ever before. Some people might find this number of options to be incredibly overwhelming. It’s a good possibility that you might not…
The 1980s were a bit of a strange time in the landscape of popular, mainstream music releases. Most people generally tend to think of hair metal and new wave when pondering about the sounds of the era. However, funk and soul were still quite alive, despite not readily being in the mainstream. The following bands…
It’s been said that blues is one of the few genres where people can listen from sadness to receive joy. There’s just something about somebody else announcing their pains that makes life a little easier to enjoy. The blues is a foundational genre inherent in today’s music, with a long history of guitarists carrying the…
The punk music you know and love today has roots that date back to the 1980s (and beyond). Where the 90s punk movement saw more of a pop influence, 80s punk was usually quite raw in comparison. Any punk fan would do well to trace the roots of punk for themselves to understand the genre’s…
Rock music has undoubtedly been dominated by guitarists. For evidence, see how many rock keyboardists you can name off the top of your head compared to guitarists. The following guitarists could very well be considered the very best to pick up the instrument. Just keep in mind that this is not in any order based…
Bluegrass is about as traditional as it gets when it comes to American music. Yet, an incredible amount of skill is required to truly elevate that classic bluegrass sound. The guitar is used both as a rhythm section, as well as a prominent lead instrument in the bluegrass setting. You’ll often see these guitarists employing…
In today’s market, you’ll find a guitar for every type of player imaginable, including models for different hand dominance. Have you ever wondered what the differences between right-handed and left-handed guitars might be? You’ve come to the right place, as you might find the differences are far different from what you’ve imagined. Read on to…
Let’s face it, guitars are always going to be an object of desire. We usually start out by looking up to our heroes and often emulating them by purchasing a similar guitar model. Throughout the history of modern music, there have been countless groups that have had worldwide success. More often than not, there’s usually…
The 2018 film, A Star Is Born took the world by surprise, primarily because of Bradley Cooper’s role. It was unexpected to not only see him singing, but playing the guitar as if he’s played his whole life. This has led many to wonder whether Bradley Cooper is actually playing the instrument. Hollywood certainly has…
The acoustic guitar sounds perfectly fine all by itself. But, if you frequently perform in front of audiences, it doesn’t hurt to have a few pedals in your rig. Consider taking a look at the following pedals for acoustic guitar, all of which will serve the working musician quite well. All of these are sure…
Every guitarist has, at some point, considered getting a custom guitar built especially for them. But not everybody has the skills to be able to whip up a design draft in Photoshop. Fortunately, there are some alternative ways you can go about designing a custom guitar without any program. The most popular way is to…
The acoustic guitar will forever be timeless and hold relevance in music. In fact, any guitarist can find benefits to having an acoustic guitar in their collection. These guitars are not only great for songwriting but can provide a much-needed change of pace. Plus, you can play them just about anywhere without any additional accessories…
Since its inception, the electric guitar has played an important role in shaping the sounds of music we know today. Today’s guitarists are blessed with the number of different guitars available, with each one tailored to different players. Unfortunately, this doesn’t make it any easier if you aren’t sure what you’re looking for. The following…
Gibson has been one of the longstanding giants in the guitar industry. Their guitars have become quite iconic throughout the history of rock music. Being a left-handed individual often means that you’re limited on what guitars are available to you. Fortunately, Gibson offers some of their most well-known models in left-handed varieties so everyone can…
Gibson-style guitars have been some of the most used throughout the history of recorded music. Because of the repeated exposure, many have become extremely familiar with the tones of these guitars. Left-handed guitarists tend to be quite limited with their options for guitars. Fortunately, Epiphone makes some excellent instruments tailor-made for the southpaw. If you’re…