If you’re always on the go, like being able to play anywhere, anytime, and don’t want to be bogged down with having to lug all your guitar gear around with you, the IK Multimedia Amplitube iRig might be right up your alley. Oh, and you have an iPhone. Founded in 1996 and operating in four […]
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Martin HD16-AD
For the vintage tone-a-phobes out there, the Martin D16-Adirondack is a model that reproduces classic dreadnought tones of the likes of Martin’s D18 model but is set at a more affordable price than their other vintage re-issues. The D16-Adirondack features a mortise and tenon neck joint and slightly different bracing than the D18 but produces […]
Taylor – Baritone Acoustic Guitar
In 2008, Taylor Guitars celebrated their 35th Anniversary in true Taylor style by releasing a 35th Anniversary collection of guitars. Among that collection was a Baritone guitar that was met with such enthusiasm that it quickly became a standard production model. The Baritone differs from a standard guitar in being tuned to B (BEADF#B) a […]
PRS Studio Electric
In early 2011, another new PRS model burst onto the scene featuring a new finish that PRS had been working on combining ultra thin and super hard attributes to get the most out of the carved maple top. Sonic options abound with the PRS Studio’s triple pickup setup and switching options. It features their brand […]
What Is The Difference Between a 22 and a 24 Fret Guitar
Here is a really good question that we received: I was looking in the guitar store the other day and I noticed that some electric guitars have 22 frets and some have 24. Why do they do this and what difference does it make? Answer. The number of frets on an electric guitar makes a […]
AmpTweaker – TIGHTROCK
I’ve often wondered what goes into making an amp or FX pedal. To me it’s all just wires and knobs and it’s often easy to gloss over the science behind the sounds. One man who has always been interested in the science is James brown – no not the smooth moving soul funk meister, but […]
A whole bundle of guitar lessons & tools
Question: What do the following products have in common? Answer: They are all part of an exciting bundle that is now on sale. For a limited time, you can get access to these products for one low price. No recurring bills. No complicated sign up process. Just one simple (and heavily reduced payment mind you) […]
Amp – Line 6 DT50
For so long when when choosing a tube amp you’ve had to settle on one “brand of sound”, whether it be Marshall, Mesa Boogie, Orange, Fender or anything in between or beyond. But with the release of the Line 6 DT50 (along with the DT40 head unit) there is now more options to choose from […]
PRS Hollowbody – 25th Anniversary
Paul Reed Smith has been making guitars since his High School days. His vast, largely experimental history is what lies behind the essence of PRS guitars. Since forming the company’s inception in 1975, they continue to push beyond “the curve” as Paul himself says, of perfection. The Company is totally committed to the ongoing development […]
How To Tune A 12 String Guitar?
For those out there using a 12 string guitar and having problems getting it in tune… I am having problems tuning my 12-string guitar. How do I do it? Answer. Even though it may look like a big challenge, ‘standard’ tuning a 12-string guitar is actually quite easy. For the bottom four strings (four thickest) […]