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Author: Andrew Bell

Buyers Guides 

6 Best Guitars For Doom Metal (2023) – Into The Void

March 16, 2023March 16, 2023 Andrew Bell 16 min read

We walk through six of the best guitars for doom metal, from budget bangers all the way up to best in class guitars!

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Buyers Guides 

7 Best Guitar Books (2023) that deliver results for all abilities

February 11, 2023February 11, 2023 Andrew Bell 21 min read

Super charge your playing with our guide to the best guitar books for self teaching – from beginners to master level!

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Buyers Guides 

7 Best Acoustic Guitar Gig Bags For All Budgets (2023)

February 2, 2023February 2, 2023 Andrew Bell 21 min read

We review the best acoustic guitar gig bags on the market, from budget soft cases to top of the line soft shell bags for your acoustic.

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Buyers Guides Theory 

7 Best Guitar Music Theory Books (2023) Easy to advanced!

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Andrew Bell 18 min read

In this article we discuss the best guitar theory book choices on the market today, from beginners to advanced concepts.

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Buyers Guides 

7 Best Guitar Headphone Amps [2023] – Amp in your Cans

January 21, 2023January 21, 2023 Andrew Bell 22 min read

We look at the best guitar headphone amps on the market today, from budget units to higher end all in one solutions.

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Buyers Guides 

7 Best Guitar Wall Hangers or Mounts that are easy to install (2023)

December 15, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 23 min read

If you want to get your guitar off the ground, our list of the Best Guitar Wall Hanger or Mounts on the market will help you!

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Electric Guitar Starter Kit
Buyers Guides 

7 Best Electric Guitar Starter Kits for Beginners (2023)

December 14, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 23 min read

KGR’s Guide to the Best Electric Guitar Starter Kit for beginners based on a hands-on side-by-side comparison to evaluate performance, tone, and durability.

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Buyers Guides 

5 Best Hybrid Guitars (Acoustic/Electric) in 2023

November 29, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 20 min read

Everyone knows about acoustic electric guitars, but what about if you want an electric guitar that will also give you an acoustic sound? We review 5 of the best.

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Buyers Guides 

7 Best Electric Guitar Gig Bags For All Budgets (2023)

November 21, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 0 Comments 21 min read

We pick out the best electric guitar gig bags on the market today, from budget soft cases to best in class soft cases for your guitars!

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how to clean your guitar body
Articles How To 

How to Clean a Guitar Body [2023] Our Complete Guide

November 18, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 6 min read

Keeping your guitar’s body clean doesn’t have to be some labor of love. With a few simple items you can keep your guitar shining as it sings.

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Buyers Guides 

9 Best Guitar Cleaning & Polishing Kits (2023)

November 18, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 25 min read

While many people will avoid doing their own setups, there’s no reason not to try to keep your guitar clean and free of gunk! We walk you through our top suggestions for cleaning kits to keep your fingerboard fast and your guitar looking factory fresh.

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Reviews 

Harley Benton SC-550 Review 2023 – Maybe the Best Budget Les Paul

November 18, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 14 min read

Harley Benton has taken the budget guitar world by storm with their wide range of affordable guitars that punch well above their weight. We take a look at their “mid range” take on the Les Paul, and find a no longer quite as hidden gem.

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Left Handed Acoustic Guitar
Articles 

What is the Difference Between a Left and Right Handed Guitar?

August 7, 2022August 7, 2022 Andrew Bell 8 min read

If you’re wondering what is the difference between a left handed guitar and a right handed guitar, we walk you through the signs!

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Reviews 

Harley Benton HB-35 Review (2023) Best Budget 335

July 17, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 13 min read

In our Harley Benton HB-35, we find a serious contender for the best alternative to the Gibson or Epiphone 335 on a budget!

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Buyers Guides 

5 Best Guitar Setup Tool Kits in 2023 w/ Reviews + 3 Multi-Tool Units

July 15, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 22 min read

We look at the best guitar setup kits and guitar tool kits including some simple multi-tool systems to maintain your guitar!

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Reviews 

Donner DST-100S Electric Guitar Starter Kit Review

July 12, 2022July 21, 2022 Andrew Bell 0 Comments 14 min read

We review the recently renamed Donner DST-100S Electric Guitar Starter Kit, aka the 102R, and find a decent budget guitar kit!

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Buyers Guides 

The Best Guitar Picks for Beginners w/ Buying Guide

July 10, 2022July 22, 2022 Andrew Bell 18 min read

The great thing about the best guitar picks for beginners is they’re so cheap – you can try them all! We walk through our favorites.

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Guitar Action Guide
Articles How To 

Ultimate Guide to Guitar Action – Ideal Heights and How to Measure (Electric/Acoustic)

June 29, 2022July 1, 2022 Andrew Bell 25 min read

A guitar’s action is crucial to it’s playability, but a lot of guitarists are unaware of it’s effect on sound. We walk you through everything you need to know about action, including how to adjust for most bridge types.

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Fender Mustang Micro Review
Reviews 

Fender Mustang Micro Review (2023)

May 5, 2022January 9, 2023 Andrew Bell 9 min read

We review the Fender Mustang Micro, and find an impressive little headphone amp that more than lives up to the online hype!

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Boss RC-300
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Loop Pedal Does Peter Bence Use?

October 19, 2021January 1, 2022 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at the sole pedal used by the piano’s most famous guitar pedal user – the Boss RC-300.

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Ibanez Roadstar II
Articles 

What Was the Ibanez Roadstar Series?

October 8, 2021April 9, 2022 Andrew Bell 6 min read

Long forgotten about, the Ibanez Roadstar series was a stepping stone to the modern RG guitar, and is still a hot second hand bargain.

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Line 6 DL4
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Loop Pedal Does Andrew Bird Use?

September 22, 2021January 1, 2022 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at the loop pedal that Andrew Bird is known for using, as well as some of the other guitar related gear in his arsenal

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Ed Sheeran Loop Pedal
Articles 

What Loop Pedal Does Ed Sheeran Use?

September 22, 2021January 1, 2022 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at Ed Sheeran’s favorite loop pedals, as well as some of the other gear he uses.

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Steve Vai Delays
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Delay Pedal Does Steve Vai Use?

September 22, 2021December 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at the handful of delay pedals that Steve Vai uses, and dip into some of the other gear in his arsenal!

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MXR Analog Delay
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Delay Pedal Did Jerry Garcia Use?

September 21, 2021December 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at Grateful Dead frontman Jerry Garcia’s favorite delay pedal, as well as some of the other items he had in his chain!

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BOSS DD-3
Articles 

What Delay Pedal Does Justin Chancellor Use?

September 21, 2021December 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at the preferred delay pedal of Tool bass player Justin Chancellor, as well as some of his other bits of gear.

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Korg SDD3000
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Delay Pedal Does The Edge Use?

September 21, 2021December 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at U2 guitarist The Edge’s delay pedal of choice, as well as some of the other gear he’s known for.

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Rob Scallon Delay
Articles 

What Delay Pedal Does Rob Scallon Use?

September 21, 2021December 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at Rob Scallon’s delay pedal of choice as well as some of the other gear the famous YouTuber uses to make music!

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What Loop Pedal Does The Doo Use?
Articles Famous Guitars 

What loop pedal does TheDooo use?

September 21, 2021January 1, 2022 Andrew Bell 6 min read

We take a look at YouTuber The Dooo and the loop pedals he favors, as well as some other gear he’s known for.

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What loop pedal does John Mayer use
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Loop Pedal Does John Mayer Use?

September 3, 2021January 1, 2022 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We take a look at the loop pedal that John Mayer uses, as well as some of the additional gear that makes up his sound.

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Tom Delonge Delay
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Delay Pedal Does Tom Delonge Use?

August 31, 2021December 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We check out the Blink 182/Angels And Airways front man’s choice of delay pedal, along with some of the other goodies in his rig.

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T-Rex Replica Delay Pedal
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Delay Pedal Does Mark Tremonti use?

August 30, 2021December 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

We talk about Mark Tremonti’s favorite delay pedal, both for his work in Creed and Alter Bridge, and take a quick look at the rest of his rig!

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Tru Oil Vs Tung Oil Vs Lacquer
Articles 

Tru Oil Vs Tung Oil Vs Lacquer – battle of the naturals

March 17, 2021May 8, 2022 Andrew Bell 6 min read

If you’re looking to get a good natural look and feel on a guitar neck, you’re probably trying to choose between tru oil, tung oil and lacquer. We walk you through the key characteristics of each.

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guitar intonation
Articles How To 

Ultimate Guide To Guitar Intonation – what it is and how to adjust

March 12, 2021November 6, 2021 Andrew Bell 21 min read

Intonation is key to a guitar’s playability, and understanding how it effects your guitar is key in getting the guitar out of the way of playing. We go over everything you need to know about intonation for a guitar.

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Recycle Guitar Strings
Articles 

Are Guitar Strings Recyclable?

January 30, 2021October 10, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

While many of us throw our used strings right in the trash, there might be a more environmentally friendly option for them. We walk you through your options.

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Tom Morello Wah
Articles Famous Guitars 

What wah pedal does Tom Morello use?

January 30, 2021August 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 6 min read

Tom Morello is easily one of the most distinctive guitarists in music – when you hear a bouncy riff that’s equal parts Black Sabbath and Bootsy Collins, he’s the first guy that comes to mind. We walk you through his choice of Wah pedal as well as some of the other things on his board.

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Steve Vai Overdrive
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Overdrive pedal does Steve Vai use?

January 16, 2021September 10, 2022 Andrew Bell 7 min read

One of the most innovative guitarists of all time, Steve Vai is known for everything from being in Frank Zappa’s band to popularizing the seven string guitar. We discuss some of his pedal choices.

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Kirk Hammett
Articles Famous Guitars 

What wah pedal does Kirk Hammett use?

January 16, 2021August 27, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

The first thing that comes to most guitarist’s minds when you mention Kirk Hammet is a sea of wah pedals, stretching as far as the eye can see. So what are the wah waves in the Kirk Hammet sea made of? We investigate.

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David Gilmore Delay
Articles 

What delay does David Gilmour use?

January 9, 2021November 6, 2021 Andrew Bell 6 min read

One of the most iconic guitarists of all time, David Gilmour has made delay a key part of his sound over the years, going from some old school echo delays to modern rack units. We walk through the three units he’s most associated with.

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Articles Buyers Guides How To 

Gig Bag Essentials: The things every guitarist needs on the go

January 3, 2021December 23, 2021 Andrew Bell 9 min read

Learning from your mistakes is great – we all do it – but how about showing up at the show with everything you need instead of coming home with a list of everything you forgot? We run over the gig bag essentials you shouldn’t leave home without.

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EVH Delay
Articles Famous Guitars 

What Delay did Eddie van Halen use?

December 20, 2020November 6, 2021 Andrew Bell 5 min read

Eddie Van Halen’s tone is legendary, and of course like any legendary tone, comprises a ton of moving parts. In this article we highlight one specific aspect of that tone – his delays.

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Reviews 

Dragon’s Heart Guitar Picks Review – Hypersonic or Hype?

November 30, 2020April 18, 2022 Andrew Bell 1 Comment 10 min read

What makes Dragon Heart Picks so popular? Are they just another eccentric guitar pick in a market flooded with unconventional designs? Or, do they achieve something that the big-name brands have overlooked despite being around for decades?

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