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Thick guitars tend to be quite heavy. They can often weigh more than ten pounds. Thin guitars can also be heavy when built with mahogany or other dense woods, but they can also weigh about half as much. Each design option impacts your sound. The notes you want to produce […]
You’ve started to put new strings on your acoustic guitar. That’s when one of the bridge pins gets stuck. Is it time for a replacement, or is there a more significant issue to address? If the pins get stuck frequently, there could be a problem with the bridge plate. It’s […]
When you pick up a ukulele, the standard design offers four strings to play. It looks and feels like an instrument closer to a violin than a guitar because of this concept. As an alternative to the four-string design, some ukuleles provide six strings like a standard acoustic guitar. You […]
The only way to use MIDI with a pre-MIDI analog synthesizer or a modular Eurorack system is to convert the digital signal into an analog voltage. Although the task seems complex, fortunately, several choices are available in the marketplace to achieve this result. It’s important to remember that some MIDI […]
Rock and roll caught on as a musical genre in the 1950s, and the world has not been the same since. Over the past decades, one of the best trends has been to use classical music as an expressive form while playing or covering specific songs. If you are a […]
Most guitarists swing between humbuckers and single-coil designs when playing the guitar. Those options deliver distinctive sounds that create specific voices for an instrument to develop a signature sound. It transitions a Strat or Tele into something more suited for rock, even if one of the single-coil pickups gets replaced […]
When you want a portable acoustic guitar that delivers beautiful sounds and consistent tones, Taylor has a couple of options for you to consider. The Taylor Big Baby guitar is an excellent option for anyone who wants the classic strumming experience. It’s relatively affordable, offers a compact shape, and delivers […]
Creating feedback while playing the guitar is lots of fun. Musicians need some volume to produce this element while working in a friendly environment that offers a sweet spot. That’s why it’s often easier to create feedback on the stage than it is to get some at home. You can […]
BC Rich Guitars are a favorite choice for heavy metal enthusiasts and harder forms of modern music. Not only does the body shape of the instrument speak of the sounds a listener expects, but it also delivers a gritty tone that requires minimal adjustments from the stock setup. It’s a […]
Shijie guitars are handled by Enxi. This famous instrument brand has its headquarters in China, producing low-cost products that serve as starter products for many musicians. Before YouTube influencers started reviewing Shijie guitars, this brand was relatively unknown in the musician community. Only those who built their own custom rigs […]