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Guitar Pedal Order – How To Correctly Organize Your Pedalboard

by Davis Wilton Bader
Guitar Pedal Order - How to Correctly Organize Your Pedalboard

As a guitarist you’ve more than likely collected a few effects pedals (OK, maybe more than just a few) and you might be asking yourself… Can pedals be thrown together … Read more

Categories Guides, Guitar Pedals

Ukulele vs Mandolin – Which Should You Learn & What Is The Difference?

by Fiona
Ukulele vs Mandolin - Which One Should You Learn and What’s the Difference

Fancy learning to play a new instrument? Great idea! The only question is, which one should you start with? Beginners are often drawn to instruments like the ukulele and the … Read more

Categories Guides, Ukuleles

10 Different Types Of Ukulele Explored & Explained

by Fiona
Types of Ukulele

I know what you’re thinking, “10 different types?! What?!”. Yup, that’s right! Buckle up. If you’ve recently taken a trip down ukulele lane and realized there’s a lot you didn’t … Read more

Categories Guides, Ukuleles

Banjo Vs Ukulele – What Is The Difference & Which Is Best For You?

by Fiona
Banjo VS Ukulele - All Your Questions Answered

So, you’re trying to decide whether to buy a ukulele or a banjo. Maybe you can already play one of them and are wondering how difficult it would be to … Read more

Categories Guides, Ukuleles

Ukulele vs Guitar – How Are They Different & Which Is Best For You

by Fiona
Ukulele VS Guitar - What is the Difference and Which Should You Learn

You’re about to pick up a new hobby but you’re just not sure whether to start with the guitar or the ukulele, right? Maybe you’re a pro or a complete … Read more

Categories Guides, Ukuleles

How To Choose A Ukulele – Get The Perfect One For Your Needs

by Fiona
How to Choose a Ukulele

Let me guess… You want to buy a ukulele but after a quick internet search, you’ve realized there’s a lot more to it than just choosing a color? Well, I’m … Read more

Categories Guides, Ukuleles

How To Choose The Best Guitar Pick For Your Playing Style

by Davis Wilton Bader
How to Choose a Guitar Pick

Possibly the most overlooked piece of guitar gear is the humble guitar pick. It makes sense to me. When there are so many factors to consider that add up to … Read more

Categories Accessories, Guides

When To Change Your Guitar Strings & Why You Should

by Davis Wilton Bader
When to Replace Guitar Strings

Knowing when to change the strings on your guitar is one of the most essential and fundamental guitar maintenance skills that every guitarist should develop. The obvious follow-up question is: … Read more

Categories Accessories, Guides

7 Useful Tips To Buying A Used Electric Guitar In 2020

by Davis Wilton Bader
Buying a Used Electric Guitar

You want to get a new guitar. Congrats! Fewer things get a guitarist more excited than the prospect of purchasing a new instrument. After all, new is better right? Not … Read more

Categories Electric, Guides

Electric Guitar Buying Guide: A Beginners Guide On How To Choose

by Evie
Electric Guitar Buying Guide

If you’re new to electric guitars, you may need a hand to hold while you learn as much as you can before you buy.  You mightn’t know where to start, … Read more

Categories Electric, Guides

How to Set Up an Electric Guitar [Includes Video Demonstrations]

by Evie
How to Set Up an Electric Guitar

Having a “set up” electric guitar will unlock its full potential so that it plays and sounds like the guitar you’ve always dreamed of having. But, to get your guitar … Read more

Categories Electric, Guides

How to Clean an Electric Guitar Using Household & Professional Items

by Evie
How to Clean an Electric Guitar

With all the money and time that you’ve put into your electric guitar, give it a tune-up with a good cleaning to preserve its longevity and playability.  Whether it’s cleaning … Read more

Categories Electric, Guides

Can You Play An Electric Guitar Without An Amp?

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Can You Play An Electric Guitar Without An Amp

Do you really need to be plugged in to be heard? Can you get away with not spending the cash on an amplifier? Getting setup with all the must-have equipment … Read more

Categories Electric, Guides

Pedal Tuner VS Clip-On: Which Will Be The Right Tuner For You?

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Pedal Tuners VS Clip-On Tuners

What are the advantages of a clip-on tuner versus a pedal and vice versa? Are you plugged in or are you playing acoustic? Are you jamming at home, rocking it … Read more

Categories Guides, Tuners

Anatomy of a Guitar Including Parts, String Labels, Fret Numbering & More! (Infographics)

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Guitar Anatomy 101

Have you ever run into someone you’ve met a few times but can’t ever remember their name?  Now that you’re embarrassed to ask their name again after so many run-ins, … Read more

Categories Guides, Guitar

Laminate VS Solid Wood Acoustic Guitar: Which Will Be The Right Choice For You?

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Laminate VS Solid Wood Acoustic Guitars

You may have never given thought to the different types of woods or materials a guitar can be made from. But, as you dig deeper into what kind of sound, … Read more

Categories Acoustic, Guides

How To Restring An Acoustic Guitar In 9 Easy Steps

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
9 Steps to Restring an Acoustic Guitar

Do you have to pay to restring your guitar? Don’t feel ashamed if you don’t know how to restring your guitar yourself, this is what we are here for! In … Read more

Categories Guides, Guitar

When To Restring A Guitar? 5 Signs Your Acoustic Guitar Needs New Strings

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
5 Signs You Need to Restring an Acoustic Guitar

Do you put a new set of strings on when you buy a guitar? Do you only replace a broken string? Don’t feel bad if you’re a beginner and you’re … Read more

Categories Guides, Guitar

Acoustic vs Electric Guitar – What You Need to Know (Pros & Cons for Beginners)

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Acoustic Guitars Versus Electric

Our Epic Acoustic vs Electric guitar guide discusses their main differences and which might be best for a beginner. Check it out now!

Categories Guides, Guitar

Acoustic Guitar Humidity Guide: Learn How to Protect Your Instrument from Damage

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
A Guide to Acoustic Guitar Humidity

Our Ultimate Guide on Acoustic Guitar Humidity shows you the best level of Humidity to avoid cracks and other damage. Check it out now!

Categories Guides, Guitar

How to Clean an Acoustic Guitar Fretboard, Body & Strings with Common Household Items

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
How to Clean Acoustic Guitars

When was the last time you cleaned your guitar?  Not just a wipe down, but a full-on, deep clean like detailing a car. Stumped? You didn’t think a guitar needed … Read more

Categories Guides, Guitar

Classical vs Acoustic Guitar – Discover The Differences & Similarities Of Each

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Classical Versus Acoustic Guitar

Wondering what the differences between classical & acoustic guitars are & which you should go for? We put them head-to-head right here to help you choose.

Categories Guides, Guitar

How Do Acoustic-Electric Guitars Work? (Pickups, Amps & Mics Explained)

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
How Do Acoustic Electric Guitars Work

Wondering how an acoustic-electric guitar makes sound? Discover how they work right here (images included).

Categories Guides, Guitar

Acoustic vs Acoustic Electric Guitars (Pros & Cons for Beginners)

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Acoustic VS Electric-Acoustic Guitars

Acoustic VS Electro-Acoustic guitars for beginners. Which is best and what is the difference between them? Find out right here!

Categories Guides, Guitar

How to Practice & Play Acoustic Guitar Quietly (DIY Home Tips & Products Available)

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
How to Practice Acoustic Guitar Quietly Without Disturbing Others

Playing acoustic guitar in an apartment? Driving your family members crazy with constant practice? These tips to playing quietly will help!

Categories Guides, Guitar

Sustainable Tonewoods for Eco Friendly Guitars (& the Companies Who Make Them)

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Guide to Sustainable Tonewoods and Eco Guitars

Looking for a sustainable option for your next guitar? Check out these Eco Guitars and sustainable tonewoods for ideas.

Categories Guides, Guitar

Guitar Tonewoods Guide: Which Tone Wood is Best for Acoustic (& Acoustic-Electric) Guitars

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Tonewood Guide - Which is the Best Wood for Acoustic Guitars

Check out 9 of the most popular tonewoods for acoustic guitars, learn why wood matters PLUS pros & cons of solid vs laminate guitars.

Categories Guides, Guitar

Best Guitar Accessories for Guitarist’s Who Play Electric, Acoustic, Classical & Bass Guitars

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
The Sound Junky's List of Must-Have Guitar Accessories

No matter the type of guitar you own, there are some must-have accessories to budget for. Check them out here.

Categories Guides, Guitar

What is a Dobro Guitar? A Guide To The Dobro Resonator Guitar

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
A Guide to the Wonderful Dobro Resonator Guitar

What the heck is a Dobro? Well if you don’t know, it is time you found out about the awesome Dobro. Check them out here!

Categories Guides, Guitar

Different Types Of Guitars – Acoustic, Electric, Bass & Small Guitars (Full Guide)

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
18 Different Guitar Types - Acoustic, Electric, Small, Bass

Think you know guitars? Check out 18 of the most popular types right here to see if you know them all.

Categories Guides, Guitar
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