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What are Guitar String Gauges in MM? This short guide will help you convert any guitar string gauge you see into millimeters in a flash.
Without question, phosphor bronze and 80/20 bronze are the two most popular acoustic guitar string alloys—but what are the differences between them?
What’s better, a CIJ Fender or an MIJ Fender? Is there a difference? We dig into the history of “Crafted in Japan” and “Made in Japan” Fender guitars to try and get to the bottom of it.
Sunn amplifiers are iconic, especially in early rock and roll and stoner/doom metal. Their logo and red knobs make them easily identifiable, and their sound is no different. Sunn amps …
We’ve all heard slap bass, but what about slap guitar? Though it’s not as common to see guitarists utilize slapping, it’s a technique that has been successfully employed by many …
Scale length is something that often gets overlooked by musicians, especially by those who are less gear-obsessed. But when it comes to bass, bass guitar scale lengths play a HUGE …
The Jazzmaster is one of Fender’s flagship guitars, and guitar players of all genres and styles use it. Robert Smith of the Cure, Nels Cline of Wilco, Elvis Costello, and …
What’s with the guitar strings order? We go in depth about the history, purpose, and advantages of the unconventional guitar string tuning.
There are few things more iconic in music than a Martin acoustic guitar. When most people think of an acoustic guitar, they picture a Martin dreadnought. CF Martin & Companys’s …
From Joe Pass to Slash, the humbucker pickup is an iconic piece of gear that has helped countless guitarists dial in their perfect tone. Their sound is known all over …
Phosphor Bronze, 80/20 bronze, hex core, round core, nickel wound, pure nickel—need I go on? There are a lot of materials used in the production of guitar strings, and it …
Familiar Beginnings When you think of the guitar, what comes to mind? A killer rock song? A soulful folk ballad? A vibrant, high-energy punk jam? If you’re like most people, …
Acoustic guitars may seem like one-trick ponies to a lot of guitarists. After all, it’s just wood and strings, right? Not Quite! There are several important factors that affect an …
Buckle up, because today we’re getting into something even weirder than your everyday alternate tuning—but from a global perspective, it’s not quite as weird as it may seem. All over …
Now that you have studied chord progressions and music theory basics, it’s time to write a song! First, we will review some essential steps and helpful pointers and then work …