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Guitar buying guide
Are you interested in pickup up the guitar, but feeling overwhelmed by the seemingly endless quantity of models available? Use this guide to help you choose the right instrument, according to your needs.
How to maintain and care for your guitar
A large part of guitar maintenance can be done from home. Here are some tips to help you get started caring for your guitars!
NAMM 2014: Emerging Themes, small and portable from Roland, iRig and...
It’s only been one day at the NAMM show in Anaheim California, but I’ve been seeing a couple of themes recurring as I walk among the booths. Continued integration of or integration with touch-screen devices and miniaturization & portability seem to be features that a lot of vendors are including in their product lines this year. Day 2 will be a test to see if my hunches here are correct and to see if there are any other trends emerging.
Fender DG-60 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar Review
The Fender DG-60 dreadnought acoustic guitar will soon be available at Best Buy. I’ll come out and say it—this is a great guitar for the price. If asked to recommend something for a beginner or as a small-gig instrument, I’d put the DG-60 on the list for sure. It has a nice look and feel coupled with great playability and a brighter tone that fills the room.
Casio CDP-S360 weighted digital keyboard review
Casio's CDP-S360 is a great starting point for beginners or for those that are looking to upgrade to a full-sized portable digital piano.
Vox VX15GT Modeling Amplifier review
The VX15GT is a 15 Watt modeling amplifier by Vox. With 11 models and an effects section, it is a powerful practicing tool.
Epiphone Les Paul Special II Plus Top review
The Epiphone Les Paul Special II Plus Top is an elegant, affordable gateway into the beautiful world of the Les Paul.
The Best Piano for You: Acoustic vs. Digital
Choose the best piano for you. Here are some pros and cons about acoustic and digital pianos to help get you started making this important decision.
The Fender Bassbreaker 007 is tube might in a small package.
When it comes to inviting grit and warmth in your tube amplifier, the Fender Bassbreaker 007 proves that size isn’t everything.
Fender Shootout! The Squier Bullet Stratocaster vs. Squier Vintage Modified 70s...
Almost all major guitar manufacturers now carry at least two brands of guitar under their umbrella. You have the one “name” brand that is the premiere flagship brand and then a less expensive brand that makes more affordable versions of the classics. Gibson Guitars has the Epiphone brand, ESP has LTD, and Fender has Squier. And while these guitars are more affordable than their famous brothers, that doesn’t mean that they don’t play and sound great, especially considering their price points. This blog will look at two Squier Stratocasters and discuss playability, sound, and value.