Pranshu Nigam 
The 80s was an exciting time to be a guitarist. Everyone was trying to outdo each other with better riffs, faster licks, and soaring solos. This was hair metal at its best. It was akin to gunslingers in the Wild West trying to show everyone who was the better shot. In the midst of it … 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
You might not see many pros use a 3/4-sized guitar on stage, but let me tell you that it’s more than just a kids’ instrument. Even if you’re an adult or a student, you can still enjoy these scaled-down versions of your favorite electrics. Not only that, 3/4 guitars are an excellent choice for travelers … 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 replace the neck pickup on your guitar directly. This means that you’d be sacrificing a ‘normal’ neck pickup in lieu … Read more
Most Harley Bentons are excellent guitars, especially their higher range models, which by the way still have mid-range prices. Some of their models come with features found only in professional range guitars, such as stainless steel frets, locking tuners, and coil-split wiring. In this post, I’ll share some of my personal experiences with Harley Benton … Read more
Founded by German immigrant Christian Frederick Martin Sr. – Martin Guitars has been uninterruptedly family-owned for six generations. Loved by artists all over the world, Martin has helped define almost all genres of music, from country to blues, folk, and rock. To ensure an honest worth for what you pay, and to retain the magic … Read more
When you’re a legit guitar tone seeker like me, deciding between two of the best acoustic guitar shapes out there is not an easy task! We weigh up the pros and cons between dreadnought vs 000 guitars so you can decide which one’s right for you. Let’s discuss everything about these two titans of acoustic … Read more
If you’re like me, you often rely on a smartphone app to tune your guitar. It’s just so convenient and seems to work fine for the most part. However, things change quite a bit when you’re in a noisy environment. Now, if you (and your poor tuner app) have been annoyed by your neighbor’s dog … 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
Back in the day, you would be lugging huge pieces of gear if you wanted your bass to be heard in a crowd. Fortunately, amplifiers these days have gotten less enormous and at the same time, more powerful. This means that you can spend time preparing for the performance instead of worrying about how you … Read more
Okay, let me ask you this – “What acoustic guitar would you buy if you had $3000 right now?” Most of you will land on something like a Gibson J-45 or Martin D28 Standard, or maybe a flagship Grand Auditorium from Taylor. The reason is simple! You really can’t go wrong with these. But what … Read more
It looks cool, no doubt! Playing awesome drum grooves on the guitar on top of chords and melodic lines – Sounding like 3 different instruments when there’s only one guitar and one YOU! But wait! Where do you start? Of course, no one starts by playing “Neon” or “Overload.” You have to begin with some … Read more
Gibson and Martin – Two household names in the guitar world. What happens when their alpha-dreads face off? Two flagship standards. Two super-classics. Any acoustic aficionado would like to have both guitars in their arsenal. But of course, that’s not possible for most of us. But how can you even decide which one is better … Read more
Dreadnoughts and OM guitars are two of the most popular acoustic guitar body types in the market today. Why is that? And which one should you get? Most importantly, which one fits your style best? Here’s everything you need to know about Dreadnought vs OM Guitars! What is a Dreadnought Guitar? Dreadnought guitars were developed … Read more
Pickups are a fairly common occurrence in steel-string acoustic guitars. But what if you want to amplify a nylon-string classical guitar? Can you put a pickup on a classical guitar as well? For starters, you can always use an external mic and a PA system. But with that comes the problem of annoying feedback upon … Read more
If you think most cheap electric basses either tend to sound ugly or are a nightmare to play, you need to read my Yamaha TRBX174 Review! The Yamaha TRBX174 is the most economical electric bass in the TRBX lineup. It borrows quite a few elements from its elder brothers, but cuts a lot of corners … Read more
Dreadnought vs Grand Auditorium Guitars – Is it like comparing apples to oranges? Or is there a clear distinction in the applications of these acoustic guitar body shapes? Well, keep reading! You’ll learn exactly what the differences are, and if one guitar shape is really meant for one style of playing. Let’s begin! What is … 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
Welcome to the battle of the BIG guys! In this article, I’ll 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
The pedal steel guitar is one of the more underrated members of the guitar family. But you cannot deny that its charisma is undeniable. The instrument first gained recognition in the 19th century in Hawaii, quickly gaining popularity in the United States in the early 20th century. I’ve always been charmed by the allure of … Read more