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Who Plays What? 5 of Your Favorite Blues & Rock Artists’ Guitar Rigs

Whether you’re a beginner or a pro guitarist, chances are you have your favorites. Favorite guitar, favorite amp, even down to the guitar pick you […]

How Long Does It Take To Learn Bass Guitar? (Timeline + Tips)

In some ways, learning bass guitar seems easier than learning regular guitar.   For example, when learning bass you only need to learn notes, instead of […]

5 Alternatives to Nitro Lacquer Guitar Finish

Let’s be honest. Part of the reason we love guitars is because they’re beautiful!  Perhaps you like a particular guitar shape. Maybe you’ve got your […]

The 7 Best Beginner Acoustic Guitars for Kids (Reviews & Buying Guide)

Wanna cut to the chase? I went searching for the best beginner acoustic guitar for kids, and my top pick (for about ages 6-10) was […]

Best Guitar Pickups for Metal (Reviews & Buying Guide)

Wanna cut to the chase? I assessed the best guitar pickups for metal, and my top pick was the Seymour Duncan Distortion Bridge.  Like metal on the […]

7 Quirky Guitar Pick Alternatives (+ 3 Safer Options)

Have you ever arrived somewhere to practice (or worse, to play a gig) and realized you have no guitar picks with you?  I only had […]

3 Benefits of a Low Action Guitar (& How to Adjust Your Guitar Action)

My first acoustic guitar tore my fingers to pieces! I tried my hardest, but eventually ended up buying another one.  I only found out later […]

How to Strum a Guitar (A Beginner’s Guide)

I’ve always been a rhythm guitarist.  I first learned how to strum a guitar the right way. As I progressed, I learned scales and began […]

3 Causes of Guitar Wrist Pain or Hand Pain (& How to Treat Them)

(Editor’s Note:  Post contributed by David McCombs, an occupational therapist with several years experience in hand therapy.) As a hand therapist and ergonomic specialist, hand […]

The Best Free Guitar Lessons Online (For Any Style or Skill Level)

When I first started playing guitar two decades ago, there wasn’t a lot of quality info online.  So like a lot of people, I learned […]

5 Benefits of Thicker Guitar Strings (& Who Should Use Them)

You already know that the age and condition of your guitar strings can change your sound.  But what about the thickness of your strings? The […]

4 Benefits of Fretless Guitars (And 3 Drawbacks)

The first time I saw someone playing a fretless guitar, I was in awe. How did they know where to put their fingers? Why didn’t […]