Some guitar players like to get a bit fancy with the way they tune their guitars.
From drop to open tunings, to things that can only be mentioned by naming the note that each string is tuned up to.
This …
Coming to terms with guitar tuning is something that takes a lot of headspace for beginners.
When you are still developing your ear and learning how to properly tune your instrument, things can get a bit overwhelming.
But just when …
I hate to break it to you, but guitar cutaways are not just an aesthetic feature.
Perhaps you already knew that.
But did you also know that cutaways might have an influence on the way a guitar sounds?
This is …
Guitars are imperfect instruments by design.
It’s not out of the expectations that certain notes might sound a bit off.
However, when tuning starts getting a bit out of control across the neck, it’s natural that you start worrying.…
Guitars are imperfect instruments by design.
It’s not out of the expectations that certain notes might sound a bit off.
However, when tuning starts getting a bit out of control across the neck, it’s natural that you start worrying.…
Have you ever thought about if cutting your guitar strings is the right thing to do?
Are you cutting them right?
What are the risks or benefits of doing so in that way?
There are many things guitar players take …
If you have been playing guitar for a while now, you perhaps have read or heard someone referring to a “warm guitar tone”
But what does that actually mean?
Should you heat up your guitar in the oven? (Please don’t)…
Guitar weight is something that worries a lot of players.
It’s no fun to play a show with an instrument that feels like an elephant hanging from your shoulder.
However, in their quest for tone and sustain, many guitarists have …
Playing guitar with a capo is a rather straightforward experience.
You just put the capo where the chord chart says it goes and you just play.
But have you ever wondered why the capo goes there for that specific song?…
Since ebows were invented in the 70s they have been seen in the hands of many famous players.
The eerie sound they help produce can be a great addition to the arsenal of players that focus on more ambient sounds.…
