The guitar is one of the most popular, and most dynamic, instruments for musicians today. Guitars of all stripes are versatile, meaning they can match a wide variety of genres and sounds of music. They’re also fun to play, and a great way of expressing yourself. But, before you can do almost anything on a ...
In the boundless world of sound engineering and music production, a wealth of tools and techniques are at the disposal of artists and producers alike, each designed to give a unique flair to a piece of music. Two such intriguing audio effects are the flanger and phaser, serve as quintessential elements in the arsenal ...
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 ...
Whether you are an armature that is new to electric guitars or an intermediate player struggling to master the basics, it is important that you invest in accessories that will speed up your progress and help you learn quicker. Buying these accessories individually is likely going to cost you more money. To save cost, ...
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 ...
Blues music dates back to the early 19th century when slaves in Southern America used it as the voice to express their hardships, frustration, and hard luck. They were basically songs sung by the slaves who toiled in cotton fields back then and that’s why you see many African-American singers dominating this music ...
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 ...
The electric guitar is one of the most distinctive musical instruments. The instrument is popularized and played by so many well-known bands of so many different music genres. Whether you love the rock/blues of Jimi Hendrix, the indie sounds of the Arctic Monkeys or the heavy metal of Ozzy Osbourne, the electric ...
In a band, rhythm guitars are used to provide part or all the rhythmic pulse in sync with other instruments like bass guitar and drum kit. It is also used to provide part or all of the harmony. They are generally used in bands playing within the rock, country, metal, blues, and acoustic genres. Over the years, famous ...
When diving into the world of bass guitar, one will quickly realize that the string gauge plays a pivotal role not just in playability but in shaping the overall sound and tonality of the instrument. While some seasoned musicians might take their choice of string gauge for granted, for novices and professionals alike, ...