Short scale bass guitars are exactly what you might expect them to be. A typical instrument has a scale length shorter than 31 inches and is best suited for beginners, young players or professional musicians looking to experiment with the bass riffs. Over the years short-scale bass guitars have been used regularly in ...

A guitar, in its essence, is a vessel of sound, a symphony in wood and wire. At the heart of this symphony, the guitar pickup is the element that captures and translates the vibrations into electric signals. A fundamental understanding of these ingenious devices can transform how you approach your instrument, helping ...

In the world of guitar effects, the Univibe pedal stands out as a unique, innovative tool that has played a crucial role in crafting iconic music over the decades. From Jimi Hendrix's swirling tones to Robin Trower's thick, chewy sounds, the Univibe pedal has been pivotal in shaping the sonic landscape of rock and ...

Have any budding guitarists ever wondered how many chords you can play on a guitar? By now, if you have been into a few lessons, you would have learned that the guitar is the most versatile instrument. It has six strings and 20 frets, and these chords are the foundation of all music, whether it be pop, rock, jazz, ...

Paying someone to teach you to play guitar can cost quite a bit of money. That’s why many beginners are choosing to learn using Rocksmith. It’s a game similar to Guitar Hero, except instead of a controller-style guitar, you plug in a real electric guitar to your Xbox, PlayStation, or computer. Though you can use an ...

Nothing quite sets our hearts alight like the distinctive silhouette of the offset electric guitar, and the undisputed monarchs of these irregular six-strings are the Fender Jazzmaster and Fender Jaguar. Frequently subject to cases of mistaken identity, many guitarists grapple with differentiating the two, much less ...

A brief history of electric guitars The electric guitar's origins can be traced back to the early 20th century when inventors and musicians began experimenting with the idea of amplifying stringed instruments. The first patented electric guitar, known as the "Frying Pan," was developed by George Beauchamp and Adolph ...

The Ibanez brand, founded in Spain and brought to Japan, has been around for over a century, making high-quality, yet affordable guitars. Equipping singers and artists from Asia to the United States and Europe, not only does the Ibanez brand have a foothold in history, but it also has made its mark—being the first ...

We have just received the new Donner DST-152 electric guitar, and we must admit it was the time of my life when we tried it out. You can certainly say it's pretty decent quality, but it’s not something that will make your eyes pop. It comes with an OKAY-ISH amp, but you need to go for an upgrade as soon as you get ...

PRS which stands for Paul Reed Smith is a popular American amplifier and guitar manufacturer based in Stevensville, Maryland. The company was started in 1985 by Luther Paul Reed Smith. Since then, the company has been known for its high-end electric guitars.  Over the years, world-class celebrities and guitar legends ...