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We look at ten of the top acoustic guitar brands on the market today, showing you their flagship models at each price point.

if you’re in the market for a new Les Paul, and you can’t work out how the Les Paul Traditional is different to the Standard – we’ve got you!

Understanding the impact of your acoustic guitar’s nut width is key in picking the right guitar for your playing. We take a look.

In our round up of online guitar stores, we share the best place to buy a guitar online and near you, as well as the best marketplaces for used guitars!

If you’re trying to buy an electric guitar but getting overwhelmed by brands, we have the guide for you! We look at the prominent brands!

If you’re a full time music producer, recording engineer, or anyone else who sits at their desk all day making

What is a preamp pedal? Do I need a preamp pedal? How do you use a preamp pedal? These questions and more – answered!

We take on the big daddy of acoustic guitar faceoffs – Taylor Vs Martin – who will be the top choice…. You decide!

Acoustics come in all shapes and sizes – we run down the typical dimensions of an acoustic guitar, from concert to grand!

Even with your dream rig, you’re still going to need new strings regularly. We look at how much new guitar strings cost – and why!

Commiserations – if you’re googling how to fix a warped guitar neck, you’re not having a good time! Let us help.

With online guitar sales more popular then every, we give you some prices for shipping a guitar, along with some tips!

If you’re having trouble understanding all the types of acoustics guitars out there – we’ve got you covered!

We take a look at one of the biggest online musical instrument retailers in the US and answer the question – is reverb legit?

We review the Squier Affinity Starcaster – our Best Budget winner in our roundup of the best semi hollow guitars.

If you’re thinking of picking up a 3/4 sized guitar – acoustic, classical or electric – we have the guide for you!

Knowing the pros and cons of neck shapes is essential in picking up the right guitar for your hands. We run down the list.

If your finding the buzzing on your guitar is no longer responding to repair, it might be time for a refret. Here’s the breakdown of cost.

When you’re getting into the nitty gritty of a great playing guitar, fret wire is the first port of call. Here’s some info on sizes.

People hear all kinds of things in the news and start to wonder “Is Guitar Center legit?” We take a look (spoiler alert: they are).

While a tool kit can cover a lot, sometimes you need a specific guitar tool for the job. We walk you through the essentials.

In our roundup of the best electric guitars under $1000, we find a ton of amazing options in all genres – why pay more?

We take a look at all the different models of Martin guitars made in Mexico and help you to understand the key differences!

We run down the differences between 6l6 and EL34 tubes, why you might want each, and some of our favorite amps for each tube.

In our Yamaha FG830 Review, we check out one of the most popular and yet affordable guitars on the market today.

We run down eight of our favorite YouTube channels for free guitar lessons – so much knowledge out there for free!

No stairway – denied! We look at why Stairway To Heaven (aka The Forbidden Riff) is allegedly banned in guitar stores – and more!

Chibson Guitars – and specifically Chibson Les Pauls – are the bane of the Gibson lover’s life – but how to spot them?

A lot is made about the Standard vs Player series Fenders – but where exactly are the player series guitars made? We take a look.

In our rundown of the best DIY guitar kits, we find that building your own guitar can be achieved at almost any budget.

If you need an electrical contact cleaner substitute for your guitar or any other electronics, we walk you through your options.

Choosing between single coil and humbucker pickups will have a massive difference on your sound. We explain why!

Fender is known for making guitars with skunk stripes on the back of the neck, but what purpose do they serve? We take a look!

Even if you’ve been playing guitar for decades, you might be changing strings the hard way! We show you how the pros do it.

The Gibson Les Paul Standard is considered by most to be as good as it gets for an LP, and if you like slim necks, this is your guitar!

If you’re wondering which to go for between a Telecaster and a Stratocaster, we have the part by part walkthrough for you!

We take a look at the world of non fungible tokens (NFTs) and figure out how guitars fit into this new tech buzz word!

If you’re trying to track down a hurdy gurdy, we have the guide for you! We have a full buyer’s guide for this most unique instrument!

What happened to Firefly guitars? For a while they were all over YouTube and forums and then they disappeared. We explain all.

In our review of Sweetwater Vs Musician’s friend, we line up everyone’s favorite online guitar retailer against Guitar Center’s little bro!

Is Zzounds Legit? We walk you through everything you need to know about Zzounds, from selection to refunds and everything in between!

In our head to head of Zzounds Vs Sweetwater, we look at these two musical instrument giants and come out with a winner!

We explain the key differences between volume pedals and expression pedals, how to use them and where they go in your chain.

Is Sam Ash a legit website/store to buy from? We take an in depth look at one of the biggest musical instrument retailers in the US!

If you’re trying to cure your GAS (guitar acquisition syndrome) with some accessories, we cover every type there is!

With so many sites selling guitars online these days, you might be wondering if Musican’s Friend is legit? We have the answers.

Sweetwater and Guitar Center are the two biggest retailers for guitarists – but which one do we recommend? Read on to find out!

We take a look at the Sweetwater Credit Card, and answer all of your questions about one of the best ways to afford gear today!

We cover all types of guitar from types of electric to types of acoustic, bass, pedal steel and more – with illustrations, pictures and more!

A common debate among guitarists – do you need to burn in your guitar amp speakers? We say yes! And tell you how!

Every musician knows they feel better when they’re playing music – but did you know studies show that music is literally good for you?

We take a look at three examples of how long it takes to learn guitar – it all depends of course on your learning method!

If you’re looking for a set of strings that’s light in some places and heavy in others, you’re looking for hybrid strings.

If you’re looking to keep the sound of your Yamaha alive with the same strings, we have the info you need!

How long is a piece of string? And how much does it cost to change one? We take a look at the price to DIY or take it to a store.

You may be surprised to find that Fender use almost the same strings across both Fender and Squire lines. We take a look.

Sometime the simplest question has to be asked! We go over the basics of your choice on the number of strings on a guitar.

If you’re trying to keep the sound of your new Gretsch guitar consistent after it’s first string change, you may be disappointed…

PRS make some of the higest quality guitars on the market today, as well as some excellent affordable versions in their “CE” models. Let’s take a look at where!

If you find the strings on your new Martin guitar are losing your shine, but you really want the sound and feel of the guitar when it was new, we help you find the right strings.

The worst thing that can happen for a guitarist at a gig is breaking a string. We go through 8 reasons this happens, and how to avoid them.

The battle of the chromatic tuners – or should I sell my TU2 and get a TU3? We weigh up the pros and cons.

What makes an Ibanez a shred machine? For many, it’s the legendary Wizard neck. We take a look.

Jatoba wood saw increased use in guitars after CITES regulations had a huge impact on the availability of rosewood. We take a look at this lesser known guitar wood.

PLEK machines have been the talk of the town for the last few years, but few people have actual hands on experience with them. We walk you through what they do and whether they’re right for you.

When people think of fingerpicking, they typically think of an acoustic guitar. However, for beginners, learning to fingerpick on an electric can actually make for a much easier path. We go through some of the considerations.

Depending on what you’re trying to do with your guitar, you might find the extra price of flatwound strings is justified. We walk through some of the reasons they might be right for you.