So, you are worried about the state of your guitar after a long string of gigs, or perhaps you just bought a guitar second-hand and are unhappy with the state you received it in? Or you might simply want to give your steed some tender loving care! In any case, welcome to this comprehensive guide […]
My Guitar Is in Tune but Sounds Bad – Reasons & Fixes
Are you wanting to get to the bottom of why your guitar just is not sounding how you want it to? Or are you simply looking to expand your knowledge of the ins and outs of the guitar and why it sometimes sounds the way it does when malfunctioning? If you have at some proclaimed […]
How to Remove Guitar Knobs – Top 2 Methods
Well, well, well! You fancy learning how to remove guitar knobs, do you? Perhaps you are wanting to replace those plastic knobs that came with your guitar as standard and that just do not do your playing style and/or aesthetic justice? Or, perhaps you are looking to remove them altogether, for they get in the […]
Double Dropped D Tuning
Double dropped D tuning is common on electric guitar and rock music, and has been for a number of decades. In this article, we tackle the double drop D tuning head on!
Guitar String Spacing
There are many aspects of learning an instrument that might traditionally be deemed rather nerdy or in depth, but which, if approached with an enthusiastic mind and heart can come to benefit the person involved to previously unknown extents. One such field is that of guitar string spacing, the pertinent and diligent study of which […]
How to Clean Rosewood Fretboard: 4 Tips and Tricks
When we are out busy shredding it out in the field in our various ways, we could be forgiven for not thinking enough of guitar hygiene. Unless you are so inclined, cleaning is not often what we consider fun, especially when it gets in the way of something we most enjoy. Who among us hasn’t […]
How Much Do Guitar Strings Cost?
If you’re fairly new to playing guitar, you may not have had a chance to purchase guitar strings and put them on a guitar. The process might seem daunting if you’ve never had to do it. But rest assured — selecting a new set of strings isn’t quite as overwhelming as it might seem. Is […]
Can You Use Acoustic Guitar Strings on an Electric Guitar?
You may have heard of certain players using electric guitar strings on an acoustic guitar. The result is usually a twangy, snappy sound that some guitarists like and some do not. But what about the reverse? Can you put acoustic strings on an electric guitar? Is there a difference between acoustic and electric guitar strings? […]
How to Tune a Guitar: Illustrated Step by Step Guide
Let’s teach you how to tune a guitar, with tuners and by ear. I will use pictures to illustrate & make it easier to follow.