Tips & Guides

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

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

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 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. Now, if a classical guitar is the only instrument you have, you might be curious to try steel strings on it. So, can you put steel … Read more

If you own an electric guitar, you have a myriad of amps to choose from. The same applies to an acoustic guitar as well, but with a caveat. Chances are that if you own both an electric and acoustic guitar, you’ve probably noticed that there are separate amps for both. Perhaps you’re wondering which one … Read more

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

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

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

As an experienced guitarist myself, I can vouch for the fact that the right gear is extremely important when you’re starting out. And the best part? It doesn’t have to make a hole in your pocket! We already made a massive roundup of the best electric guitars for every budget. But probably the most important … Read more

Guitar players have used nails to pluck the strings for a long time now — going all the way back to the days of Francisco Tarrega and beyond. Nails allow the player to produce more volume and a clearer tone in many cases. Playing with the flesh of the fingertips produces a softer, subtler sound, … 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

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