5 Best Taylor Guitars for the Money (2024 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 [2024 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

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

10+ Traditional Mexican Instruments You Should Know

Traditional Mexican Musical Instruments

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

Can You Play Classical Guitar With a Pick? (Pros and Cons)

Can You Play Classical Guitar with a Pick?

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

5 Best Bass Guitars for Small Hands [2024 Reviews]

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“The electric bass is such a big instrument, I have small hands; Can I even play it?” “I have small fingers, I won’t be able to stretch my hands so much!” If you’re getting discouraged with thoughts like these, then this article is going to make you feel super-motivated. I’ll be going over the 5 … Read more

Can You Play Flamenco on a Steel String Guitar? (+Tips for Beginners)

Can You Play Flamenco on A Steel String Guitar?

Flamenco is a specific style of guitar that’s slightly different from nylon string classical guitar. Flamenco guitars are characterized by a sharp and loud attack with a swift decay causing an aggressive and percussive tonality. But what if you don’t have a nylon string with you? Can You Play Flamenco on a Steel String Guitar? … Read more

10 Famous Guitarists With Small Hands

If you have small hands or short fingers, trust me, you’re NOT at a disadvantage. You may have to find the right guitar and the right technique, but you certainly can play like your favorite artists. Angus Young, Danny Gatton, and Paul Simon don’t have the longest fingers. Despite that, all of them are formidable … Read more