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ESP Company, Ltd is a Japanese guitar manufacturing business. It primarily focuses on creating electric guitars and basses, with offices located in Tokyo and Los Angeles. As with most guitar companies, you’ll find several distinctive product lines to review. ESP works under names that include “Custom Shop” and “Standard,” while […]
The first trombones started showing up in royal courts around the 15th century. For the first 300 years of the instrument’s life, it was called a sackbut or a saqueboute, depending on if you were English or French. Although the reason why it got this name is up for debate, […]
Have you ever picked up an acoustic guitar to play it? If so, or should you have seen one in pictures, you’ll notice that a soundhole exists underneath where you strum the strings. This design’s primary purpose with acoustic guitars is that it allows the air to travel freely from […]
When you want to tune a guitar, you’ll find that several different settings are standard. The typical setup you’ll see for acoustic and electric instruments is an E-B-G-D-A-E combination. This routing runs from the E2 to the E4 on the scale. It is possible to create multiple alternative tuning options, […]
One of the best instruments you can learn how to play is the violin. Even if you decide to call it a fiddle, you’ll be creating soulful notes and dance-worthy tunes in no time with it! As with any instrument, you have the option to be self-taught instead of paying […]
Although it can be fun to play around with a MIDI keyboard and a DAW to create sounds, sometimes you want to be creative locally. The best instrument for that job is a sampler or synth that comes with dedicated keys. When you’re ready to take your music to the […]
If you end up playing your guitar for some time, it might eventually have the frets start wearing out on it. That’s when it’ll need to go through a refretting process to restore its functionality. Although a complete refret is an uncommon repair request, it is something that does occasionally […]
If you want a good guitar, you might pick an Ibanez or Schecter. When you want a great guitar, you’d probably choose something from Gibson or Fender. What if you want only the best for your musical needs? In that situation, you might turn to Kiesel Guitars. These instruments aren’t […]
The cello might be the world’s most delightful instrument. Not only can it carry a soulful melody, but it also provides a soothing lower harmony that adds depth to any arrangement. When you first start learning how to play the instrument, your instructor might have you play something familiar to […]
When you tune a guitar to the standard set of notes, you’ll use this configuration: E-A-D-G-B-E. If you use a half-step lower for your tuning, the same notes get played, but they will all be flat. Since most digital tuners don’t show the flat pitches, you’ll want to tune them […]
