5 Best Bass Amps For Gigging [2023 Reviews]

Best Bass Amps For Gigging

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

Gibson J-45 vs Martin D28: The Battle of The Icons

Gibson J-45 VS Martin D28

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

5 Best Taylor Guitars for the Money (2023 Reviews)

Best Taylor Guitars for the Money

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

Dreadnought vs Jumbo Guitars: What Should You Look For?

Dreadnought VS Jumbo Guitars

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

11 Best Pedal Steel Guitar Players (Of All Time)

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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

Best Electric Guitars for the Money [2023 Reviews]

Best Electric Guitars For The Money

Welcome to our updated shootout of the Best Electric Guitars in 2023! To us, an electric guitar doesn’t need to be expensive to be great. As long as it gets you the sound you need and lets you express your musical creativity, it’s the ‘right’ guitar for you. When curating this roundup, we’ve particularly considered … Read more

9 Traditional Chinese String Instruments That Sound Beautiful!

Chinese String Instruments

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

12 Famous Mexican Guitarists You Should Know

Famous Mexican Guitarists

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

Are Epiphone Guitars Good? (Compared With Gibson)

Are Epiphone Guitars Good?

Quality guitars at “budget” prices or cheap Gibson knock-offs? – Every guitar player’s dilemma when it comes to Epiphone guitars. But no matter which side of the debate you stand in, you have to admit that Epiphone has established itself as a leading guitar manufacturer. I’ve played dozens of Epis in the last decade, from … Read more

Best Acoustic Bass Strings For All Styles (2023)

Best Acoustic Bass Strings

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

11 Famous Flamenco Guitar Players (Of All Time)

Famous Flamenco Guitar Players

Flamenco has its roots in the streets of Andalusia, Spain where it has been a traditional art form for several centuries. Performances only involved singing back then with dancing as an accompaniment. It was only around the early 20th century that the guitar was made an integral part of Flamenco. Then there came a wave … Read more