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When you think about famous guitar brands, a few names might come to mind immediately. Gibson, Fender, Ibanez, and others are sold at stores all across the world. If you prefer to play vintage guitars, a name you might not have heard of is Ariana. These stunning classical acoustic guitars […]
How do you store your guitar after you’ve finished playing it? For many beginners, they choose to lean the instrument on a wall until returning to it. The problem with that technique is that someone or something can bump into it. Once the instrument experiences an impact, the tuning and […]
Have you picked up the guitar to learn it for the first time? When you play this stringed instrument as a beginner, it feels like music’s world opens up new doors to explore. It can also make your fingers feel funny, especially when calluses start forming on your fingertips! Whether […]
A Bigsby vibrato tailpiece provides a slower note bend to create the “wobble” you want to hear in each tone. It provides a much larger bar than what you’ll find with other systems, approximately the size of a butter knife. That weight can alter some players’ playing style, but the […]
Guitar Center is a one-stop resource for everything you need for your instrument. Their services include fret repair, electronics upgrades, and structural maintenance. When you give your guitar the love and maintenance it requires, you can significantly prolong the instrument’s life. Professional repairs and regular setups are must-have investments. If […]
One of the best ways to learn how to play the guitar is to use the game Rocksmith. Although it doesn’t offer the same experience as an in-person trainer, it does turn the educational process into a fun, shareable moment. When people are having fun, they are more likely to […]
Active pickups used to be the only thing that guitarists would use, especially in the metal music genres. Today is a different story. Although EMGs aren’t necessarily bad, you’ll find fewer people wanting to include the pickups with their playing style. What makes it even more confusing is that the […]
It doesn’t take long for nylon strings to start sounding dull. When you can’t stand the intonation offered anymore, it’s time to replace them. You’ll also want to change the strings on a classical guitar if they won’t stay in tune, start to rust, and look like they’re unwinding. When […]
The cost to restring a guitar depends on three factors. The string type that you choose to use on the instrument. Whether you have an acoustic, electric, bass, 12-string, or a hybrid that requires service. If you decide to do the work yourself or hire someone to do it for […]
Firefly Guitars fill a market gap between the student or learning instrument and a premier quality piece. It’s the perfect option for someone who knows a few chords and wants to invest in their future playing without spending money on a top-of-the-line instrument. When you try to find a Firefly […]