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Many guitarists have likely thought about the origins of their instrument and where it came from. The modern electric guitar is a very popular and important instrument after all, and music would be very different without it. While thinking about the electric guitar, many musicians overlook the electric bass guitar; an instrument that has an interesting history, and is also… Read More »The Origins of the Electric Bass
There are so many fun and exciting instruments out there in the world that it would be impossible to go over all of them in one blog, so here is part two of our previous blog (which you can check out here) on this topic. Now, let’s dive into the world of interesting and unique instruments once more! Pyrophone… Read More »5 More Unique Instruments From Around the World
This year is almost over, and 2021 will soon be upon us. 2020 may have been a strange year for everyone, but people from all walks of life still listened to and enjoyed music throughout the year; maybe even more so this year than any other. Let’s take a look at what rock albums people enjoyed the most this year.… Read More »Popular Rock Albums of 2020
With Christmas soon approaching, it is time to listen to some Christmas music! “Christmas music is boring,” you say? Well, it certainly isn’t with these metal covers of Christmas classics; you’ll be banging your head to these in no time. It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas – Frog Leap Studios Here’s a metal… Read More »Rockin’ Christmas Song Covers
Everyone has heard of guitars, pianos, drums, trumpets, and other common instruments that you see everywhere. But did you know there are well over 1500 kinds of musical instruments in the world? That means there are probably a lot of unique, beautiful instruments out there that you haven’t heard about before! So today, let’s take a look at some instruments… Read More »5 Unique Instruments From Around the World
Christmas is almost here, and tis’ the time of giving! Are you still looking for the perfect gift for the guitar player in your life, even after checking out our previous list of 10 interesting gifts for guitarists? Well, we’ve got you covered with 6 more unique and interesting gift ideas! Guitar Pen Holder Do you have a guitarist… Read More »6 More Awesome Gifts for Guitarists
Previously, we went over how to clean your strings and the best tools to use for cleaning them. This time, we will be going over the best way to clean the body of your guitar, so you can keep your favorite instrument nice and shiny! The Basics The best thing you can do for your guitar, much like your strings,… Read More »How to Clean Your Guitar
With the holiday season right around the corner, it’s time to start looking for presents! If you’re having a hard time figuring out what to get for your friends or family that are passionate about guitar, then check out this list of unique gift ideas for guitarists! Here’s some unique and fun gifts that are sure to be a hit.… Read More »10 Awesome Gifts For Guitarists
Strings are one of the most important parts of your guitar. The quality and overall shape of your strings can have a huge impact on what your music sounds like as a whole. Over time, though, as we play on them, a layer of grime will build up on your strings. This grime actually affects how your guitar sounds. Because… Read More »Guitar String Cleaning Guide
Plectrums, or picks as they are most commonly known, are an essential item for every guitar player. They are one of the first things you should purchase when you’re new to playing guitar, and one of the things you should always have on hand when you’ve been playing guitar for awhile! For those that are new to guitar, though, picks… Read More »How to Pick a Pick