Fender Mustang Micro Review (2022)
We review the Fender Mustang Micro, and find an impressive little headphone amp that more than lives up to the online hype!
Read moreWe review the Fender Mustang Micro, and find an impressive little headphone amp that more than lives up to the online hype!
Read moreKGR’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.
Read moreWhile many people like to learn from YouTube, there are still plenty who prefer books. For one, it’s harder to get distracted with a book. For another, there’s something about having a page of tab in front of you to get you going. We run through our seven picks – plus a few extras – for the best books on the market today.
Read moreWhile 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.
Read moreWe take a look at the sole pedal used by the piano’s most famous guitar pedal user – the Boss RC-300.
Read moreLong forgotten about, the Ibanez Roadstar series was a stepping stone to the modern RG guitar, and is still a hot second hand bargain.
Read moreWe 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
Read moreWe take a look at Ed Sheeran’s favorite loop pedals, as well as some of the other gear he uses.
Read moreWe take a look at the handful of delay pedals that Steve Vai uses, and dip into some of the other gear in his arsenal!
Read moreWe 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!
Read moreWe take a look at the preferred delay pedal of Tool bass player Justin Chancellor, as well as some of his other bits of gear.
Read moreWe 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.
Read moreWe 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!
Read moreWe take a look at YouTuber The Dooo and the loop pedals he favors, as well as some other gear he’s known for.
Read moreWe take a look at the loop pedal that John Mayer uses, as well as some of the additional gear that makes up his sound.
Read moreWe 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.
Read moreWe 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!
Read moreKiller Guitar Rigs’ comprehensive list (w/ reviews) of the best guitar wall mounts & hangers based on features, functionality, aesthetics, and affordability.
Read moreEveryone 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.
Read moreIf you’re in need of an ultra portable amp for playing through headphones while travelling, or for late night practice at home, we’ve got the guide for you!
Read moreA 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.
Read moreIf 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.
Read moreYouTube is great when you need a quick hit to learn something, but for a subject as vast as musical theory, it’s always good to crack a book and get onto the author’s path to knowledge. We go over our 7 favorite musical theory books.
Read moreIntonation 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.
Read moreKeeping 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.
Read moreWhile there isn’t a “beginner guitar pick”, there are definitely good choices for packs of picks to help you work out what the right pick is for you. We review three of our favorites, as well as looking at some unusual selections, such as steel, wood and stone picks!
Read moreIf you like your metal slow, sludgy, and depressing as all get out, you might be a doom metal fan. We’re going to walk you through our picks for the best guitars for doom metal.
Read moreWhile 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.
Read moreTom 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.
Read moreHarley 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.
Read moreOne 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.
Read moreThe 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.
Read moreIf you’re looking to do some minor repairs and general care of your instrument at home, you’re going to need a tool kit. Some things you can do with your standard home toolkit, but when you get into the reeds, you need some guitar specific tools. Luckily, these kits don’t cost as much as even one trip to the luthier. We walk through our choices for best tool kits and multitools for guitars.
Read moreOne 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.
Read moreWith an acoustic guitar in particular, you want to make sure your gig bag has enough padding to where you’re not constantly worried about it getting dinged in transit. Luckily, today’s gig bags are sturdy enough to put even your most prized acoustic to the test. Check out our top picks!
Read moreWhile a case is the ultimate in protection, a gig bag is the more practical option for when you’re moving around with your guitar, and these days you’ll find gig bags come with so many safety features, you’ll wonder why you ever lugged a heavy case around. Check out our top picks!
Read moreLearning 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.
Read moreAs much as you might think you can just reverse the order of strings on your guitar to make it suitable for a left handed player, that’s not always the case. We walk through some of the key differences between a regular right handed guitar and a dedicated left handed version.
Read moreEddie 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.
Read moreWhat 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?
Read moreThe Gibson ES-335 is one of the most sought after guitars of all time, and for good reason. However, while Epiphone has long held the crown of best budget alternative, Harley Benton has been giving them a run for their money of late with the HB-35. Let’s take a look.
Read moreIn our recent roundup of electric guitar starter packs, we gave the DST-102 our best budget starter pack award due to it’s above average components and best in class gig bag. We take a deeper dive into Donner’s flagship budget guitar to see what makes it such an attractive proposition.
Read moreSelling a guitar can be a pain, and often it’s tempting to just say whatever and take it in to trade it towards your new purchase. However, Guitar Center has a reputation for not paying a whole lot for used gear. We take a look at their rates and what the process pays in practice.
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