The electric guitar is an innovation that helped shape the 20th century. Say what you will, but we’d be living in an entirely different world without this single development in musical technology. In this article, we’re going to take a look at when the electric guitar was first invented. The problem is that the answer…
Making the decision to build your own guitar is certainly a commitment. Considering the time investment and effort involved, you’ll want to make sure you’re starting your DIY project with Grade-A materials. Otherwise, you’ll likely not be happy with the results. Aside from the guitar components provided in your new kit, you’ll also need some…
Choosing a practice tube amp to use as a pedal platform can be a tough decision. Too much power limits where and when you can practice. And a low wattage amp with too little headroom just won’t take pedals very well. This can leave you in a bit of a pickle. There needs to be…
If you’ve recently found yourself shopping for a guitar amplifier, you’ve also probably stumbled upon terms like “combo amps”, “amp heads” and “amp cabs”. At the most basic level, you could break your guitar amp down to two main components: The actual amplifier itself (the device that powers your guitar speaker) The speaker cabinet (or…
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Whether you’ve been recently inspired to learn guitar or you’re an experienced guitarist looking for some reasonably priced, quality gear – this guide will have some great recommendations. We’re going to be looking at setting up a minimalist guitar rig with supreme sound quality for your electric guitar. We’re also going to assume you already…
A name has risen into the peripheral of many guitarists over the last several years. A brand name that isn’t carried in your local music store; that’s celebrated by YouTube influencers, yet sometimes scoffed at by guitar snobs. That name is Harley Benton. Buying a budget guitar can be a bit of a gamble. I,…
