Pranshu Nigam 
Welcome to the battle of the BIG guys! In this article I talk about everything you need to know about the Dreadnought vs Jumbo Guitar debate. The Dreadnought and Jumbo are two very popular body shapes for acoustic guitars. Now if you’re struggling to decide between the two, I’ve prepared this guide that outlines all … Read more
Ever since you heard that there exist separate amps for electric basses, you might be wondering if you really need another amplifier. What if you just want to put off amp shopping for some time later? Maybe you don’t want to annoy everybody around you, or just don’t have enough money at the moment, which … Read more
What’s the first thought that comes to your mind when you hear the name “Taylor Guitars”? Surely something along the lines of “high-end,” “royalty,” or maybe even “can’t afford.” But what about “value for money”? No, I’ve not gone crazy! Here are the best Taylor guitars for the money. Each one is priced under $1000 … Read more
Refretting guitar is a hard job, and while you might be able to pull it off on your own, it’s better to pay a professional to do the job. The first question that arises here is how much does it cost to refret a guitar? Based on our experiences, a full refret can cost you anywhere … Read more
This article introduces you to 30 Advanced Acoustic Guitar Songs that will take your guitar skills to a level where most guitarists dream to be at. A few pointers before we jump on to the list: I have categorized these songs into three main acoustic guitar play styles – Fingerpicking, Percussive and Flatpicking songs. I … Read more
The music of Japan differs vastly from Western music, both in its sound and the rich history behind it. While a lot of you might be familiar with J-pop or game music, the real beauty lies in the centuries of history and culture where the true identity of Japanese music lies. Japan witnesses a plethora … Read more
Acoustic basses might not be the best deal when it comes to intense jam sessions with a bunch of friends, but sometimes all you want is to pick up your instrument and have fun with it. It’s not feasible to take your amp, cables & pedals everywhere with you, and that’s where having an acoustic … Read more
Traditional Chinese music has had a rich and diverse history; and a very different one from the Western world. The fact that China remained isolationist for centuries, their musical culture didn’t spread much outside of the Sinosphere. This is what makes traditional Chinese instruments even more special. Chinese String Instruments can be broadly classified into … Read more
“Don’t buy a cheap Acoustic bass, it’s going to be nasty!” Well, Dean has got an answer for all the folks who keep telling you that. Read our Dean EABC Review to learn more about everything this budget Acoustic-Electric Bass has to offer. The main gripe people have with acoustic bass guitars is the low … Read more
Choosing new strings for your instrument is always one of the two – Either you have a go-to brand that you buy without any second thought, or you mindlessly scroll through the endless catalog of strings available. Of course, that applies when deciding upon the best acoustic bass strings as well. If you fall into … Read more
Chances are you’ve got an old electric guitar lying around that needs to be resurrected with a fresh paint job. Now some people like the appeal of an old guitar, but then there are those who want it in brand new condition at all times. Or maybe you don’t like the color on yours and … Read more
In this Sustainiac Pickup Review, we will take an in-depth look at this infinite sustainer pickup and discuss whether it’s practical for you as a musician. Unlike compression pedals or EBows, Sustaniac is designed to directly replace the neck pickup on your guitar. This evidently means that you’d be sacrificing a ‘normal’ neck pickup in … Read more
Before talking about the Best Fingerstyle Guitarists, let’s talk a bit about Fingerstyle Guitar. Fingerstyle refers to any style of guitar involving the use of fingers and thumb, and is now associated with a wide variety of styles and genres of music. These include Classical music, Travis picking, Folk music to even pop and fingerstyle … Read more
If you are about to throw steel strings on your Classical guitar, stop right there! You‘ve probably heard that Classical Guitars are designed to be used with nylon strings (used to be gut strings). Now if a classical guitar is the only instrument you have, you might be curious to try steel strings on it. … Read more
Mexican music is extremely diverse with a wide variety of instruments, genres, and styles. Interestingly enough, modern Mexican music is a blend of traditional Folk and Mariachi styles with all sorts of European influences such as cultural Spanish music and German Polka. Well, a lot of you might recognize iconic Mexican songs like La Bamba … Read more
So, you just got your first nylon string guitar and are excited to start with Flamenco guitar? Here’s a list of 10+ Easy Flamenco Guitar Songs to get you started. Flamenco is not the same as Spanish Guitar. A lot of techniques of the latter apply to Flamenco guitar, but not vice-versa. Purists don’t traditionally … Read more
Mexican and Latin American Songs are a blend of traditional culture and the influences brought by the Spanish during colloquial times. Modern Mexican music is the evolution of indigenous sounds combined with virtually all the European and Eastern instruments brought into Mexico. The world is already familiar with iconic Mexican songs like Oye cómo va, … Read more
Classical guitar might seem intimidating for someone who has only played a steel-string acoustic or electric guitar before. You might have already heard that classical guitarists have long nails. But do you really need to grow fingernails? Can you play classical guitar without nails? The short answer is – Yes. You don’t have to grow … Read more
Classical Guitar is not the same thing as an Acoustic Guitar but with nylon strings instead. Higher action, flat-radius fingerboard, wider string spacing and most importantly, the softer nylon strings make it vastly different in terms of playability and technique. But do you really need to grow fingernails to play it? Can you play Classical … Read more
Yamaha has proved time and again that you don’t need a thousand bucks to buy a great guitar. We think, and a lot of experienced guitarists might agree that their budget models are a notch better than other brands in terms of overall sound and feel. Same goes for the FG800, which is one of … Read more