I remember when I got my first guitar amp and saw in the back of the amp that it had something called an effects loop. I had no idea what the heck that was! And there was no internet at that time to be able to look it up! But, over the years, I learned […]
Thinking about learning guitar and becoming a guitar player? A competent tutor is vital to every successful guitar lesson. It makes a lot of sense to have a suitable person to properly instruct you as to how to do things on a guitar, which you could easily get incorrect without expert guidance. Experts have stated […]
An electric guitar has a number of moving parts when it comes to making music, and by understanding those different parts you can better make music. Part of that is asking, “Are guitar volume and tone pots the same?”. Yes, they are basically the same part but nonetheless there are some minor differences in how […]
Some instruments stay in tune for a long time. However, a guitar will generally need to be tuned on a more frequent basis. If you have ever wondered why do guitars go out of tune, there are many answers to that question. Why do guitars go out of tune? There are a lot of things […]
Musicians have special needs when they travel. Getting to their destination is only half the battle. The other challenge is how to bring their gear along with them, including their guitars. Unfortunately, the experience is not always smooth or pleasant. Many have shared their horror stories about being rejected at the baggage inspection or seeing […]
While you have started to play guitar a little longer before knowing it, your fingertips must be on fire. Is guitar bad for your fingers? No, but it takes awhile to work your strength up and get used to playing. It is a common question that runs in many newbies’ minds. Yes, this is normal, […]