The idea of renting a guitar is not something that a lot of people often?think about. You might have thought about borrowing a guitar from a friend and you have most likely thought about buying one. But is it a good idea to rent a guitar? Can I Rent a Guitar? A lot of musical […]
What is the Average Price of an Acoustic Guitar?
I was wondering to myself the other day about what the average price of an acoustic guitar is. So I set out to discover this. The Range of Guitar Prices Of course there is a wide range of different prices for acoustic guitars. In fact, it?s one of those things that has one of the […]
Best Guitar For Death Metal – 6 Rocking Models in 2022
Are you looking to make death metal music in the modern age? Do you have an older metal guitar that you do not feel is up to the job anymore? Are you looking to replace your old steed with the best guitar for death metal? Well, you are in the right place, for today we […]
What Are Jumbo Frets? Different Sizes and Why They Matter
Want to know what all the hubbub is about? Have you found yourself asking aloud ‘what are jumbo frets’ and have not as yet been able to put a pin in the real answer? Are you even looking to invest in some jumbo frets of your own, or perhaps are looking into purchasing a guitar […]
Should Buy Guitar Online or In a Store? ULTIMATE GUIDE FOR BEGINNER
So you’re looking for your first guitar. Where do you start? Between music stores and the wealth of guitars available online, you may not know where to look first. The truth is that either buying a guitar online or buying one in person is a viable option — you just need to weigh the advantages […]
Should You Buy a Used Guitar?
Buying used guitars is a great way to save money while still getting a (potentially) great-sounding instrument. With a used guitar, you can almost always get more for your money. But to do that, you’ll need to make sure you know what to look for. What to Look for When Buying a Used Guitar Whether […]
Short Scale Acoustic Guitars – Full guide
If you’re purchasing an acoustic guitar, you’ve probably already taken a number of things into account — body style, playability, electronics, etc. But what about scale length? You might think of short scale acoustic guitars as being for smaller players, but a guitar with a shorter scale length has some surprising advantages for players of […]
Acoustic vs Bass Guitar: Which is better for Beginners?
Acoustic and bass guitars are among the most played types of guitar. But the question is, which one is suitable for beginners to start with?
Acoustic or Electric Guitar: Which Should You Start Learning On
There is always debate about whether it?s best to learn on an acoustic or electric guitar. So, which is it? There are pros and cons to both ? and which is going to suit you best will depend on those pros and cons. In the end it probably comes down to the style of music […]
What You Need to Start Playing Guitar
When you first start playing guitar there are a few things that you?ll need to get going. Some are obvious and not so obvious. Some are essential and some are nice to have ? some may not be essential but are highly recommended for effective and efficient and enjoyable learning. This list will cover the […]
Takamine Pro Series 5 Acoustic Guitars Overview
Like with a lot Takamine?s pro series the Takamine Pro Series 5 is a small series. There are just 4 different models in the series. This doesn’t leave very many options in terms of different shapes, and different configurations ? e.g. cutaway, non-cutaway, with or without electronics etc. However, there are 3 different shape options […]
Martin Guitars 17 Series: Acoustic Guitar Series Overview
This is a brief overview of Martin Guitars 17 Series acoustic guitars. There are 6 different models in the 17 series ? plus an alternative finish for each model. Each model has an option to have a ?Black Smoke? finish or a ?Whiskey Sunset? finish, depending on your aesthetic preferences. Being part of a series […]
Taylor 500 Series Acoustic Guitars Overview
This post is going to take a quick look a the guitars in the Taylor 500 series. I will take a look at the specs and the differences between each guitar in the series. Naturally, each guitar will have a lot of similarities, being part of the same series, but each guitar is different in […]
Takamine Pro Series 4 Acoustic Guitars Overview
The Takamine Pro Series 4 is, like their Pro Series 2 ? a very small line of guitars ? so this will be a very brief overview. The Pro Series 4 has just 2 guitars (1 more than their Pro 2 series!) in it. Those guitars are the: P4DC; and the CP4DC-OV To better interpret […]
Takamine Pro Series 3 Overview
Below is a quick overview of the Takamine Pro Series 3 acoustic guitars and will look at the specs and the differences and similarities between each guitar in the series. Takamine has 7 different Pro series. This is the 3rd of them. Prices in the Pro Series 3 range from $1,249 to $1,959 – USD […]
Takamine Pro Series 2 Acoustic Series Overview
Below is a brief overview of the Takamine Pro Series 2 acoustic guitars. I will cover the Pro Series 2 guitars and highlight the differences and similarities between them. This is the second of Takamine?s pro series, series. There is something very unique about Takamine?s Pro Series 2 ? and that is that there is […]
Takamine Pro Series 1 Acoustic Guitars: Series Overview
Below is a quick overview of the Takamine Pro Series 1 acoustic guitars. I will take a look at the specs of each guitar in the series and the similarities and differences between them. Takamine has 7 different Pro series. This is the 1st of them ? it?s the lowest price point for their pro […]
The Different Types of Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar
The dreadnought acoustic guitar is one of the most popular acoustic guitars you can get ? and has been one of the most popular choices since the mid 20th century ? a few decades after the iconic shape was introduced by Martin in 1916. Since it?s introduction into the market and its subsequent popularity, the […]
Yamaha Guitars Categorized by Shape
This post is going to take a look at Yamaha guitars by shape. This will only include their acoustic and acoustic-electric guitars (does not include their Classical and Electric guitars). Yamaha?s Shapes I couldn?t find any specific information on the shapes/sizes that Yamaha provide but I?ve narrowed it down to these main shapes/sizes: Dreadnought (or […]
Seagull Guitars Categorized by Shape
Below is a list of Seagull guitars that have been categorized by shape. Seagull has 4 main shapes in their line-up which are: Dreadnought Concert Hall Folk Grand They also have mini jumbos but there aren?t heaps of those ? but they?ll be shown below too. Each shape, except for the Grand shape, also have […]