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The Guitars of Kevin Shields
April 21, 2024
Though Kevin Shields is most known for his large pedalboards and Jazzmasters, he’s utilized a wide variety of guitars over his career.
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The History of Baritone Acoustic Guitars
April 11, 2024
Baritone acoustic guitars are incredible instruments that have been tragically under utilized in music. Let's dive into their history.
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The Guitars of Stevie Ray Vaughan
April 5, 2024
Stevie Ray Vaughan played numerous guitars throughout his career—and not all just Stratocasters like many might assume.
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The History of Orange Amps
March 29, 2024
Though nearly everyone knows about Orange amps these days, fewer know about the story behind these iconic amps.
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The Guitars of Jimmy Page
March 19, 2024
From cheap acoustics to high-end electrics, the guitars of Jimmy Page are as multifaceted as the man himself.
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What Was the Lawsuit Era of Guitars?
March 1, 2024
But what’s the real story behind the infamous “lawsuit” guitars? How did they come about? Are they really as good as some people claim?
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The Best Guitar Strings for Fingerstyle Playing: Acoustic and Electric
February 25, 2024
What guitar strings should you use for fingerstyle playing on electric or acoustic? Here's how to find the best strings for fingerpicking.
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The History of the Tube Screamer
February 20, 2024
From SRV and John Mayer to Kirk Hammett and John Frusciante, the Tube Screamer has been used by countless greats throughout the years.
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Going Electric: The History of Acoustic-Electric Guitars
February 8, 2024
Acoustic-electric guitars are an essential these days, but where did they come from? How did we go from acoustics with no electronics to acoustics that ...
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The Alternate Tunings of Sonic Youth: A Primer
January 13, 2024
Sonic Youth has used dozens upon dozens of different tunings over the years. In this article, we look at five of the most well-known.
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Two Handed Tapping: Our Top 8 Tappers of All Time
January 10, 2024
From Eddie Van Halen to Victor Wooten, here are our top 8 Two Handed Tapping practitioners of all time, on both guitar & bass.
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Are These the 10 Most Popular Guitar Pedals of All Time?
December 21, 2023
From wahs and fuzz to tuners, there are some expected and unexpected entries on our best-guess list of the 10 most popular guitar pedals of ...
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Can Sweep Picking be Tasteful? You Bet.
December 17, 2023
From jazz to country, sweep picking is a more varied and useful technique than you might think at first glance.
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Holiday Gifts for Guitarists 2023
December 6, 2023
It’s that time of the year again, and present buying is in full swing. Whether you need a gift for ...
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Diminished Chords for Guitar: The Ultimate Guide
November 19, 2023
We cover what diminished chords are, how to play them, and most importantly—how to use them.
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