Coated guitar strings are one of the biggest breakthroughs in the history of strings. The enhanced durability and extended lifespan are clutch for those guitarists among us whose playing technique or body chemistry tends to destroy strings in a short time. Even if string longevity isn’t an issue for you, coated strings offer the benefit …
Guitar strings are an essential part of every guitarist’s tone. Along with guitar picks, changing strings is one of the most cost effective ways to tweak your sound. The other reason to change your strings is if they are worn out. In this article, we’ll answer the question of how long do guitar strings last, …
Note: This is the second update to my article on Monel strings. If you’ve read my article on Martin Retro Monel strings, you’ll know that I’ve been quite happy with the sound and feel of Monel. Naturally, I felt the need to swap back to the strings I usually use. Like many of you, my …
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, 3-Color Sunburst, Laurel Fingerboard Squier Classic Vibe 70s Thinline Telecaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Natural, Maple Fingerboard Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Thinline Telecaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Natural, Laurel Fingerboard The Fender Thinline Telecaster holds a special place in the history of …
Looking for the perfect guitar pick isn’t as easy as it sounds. To find the right one, guitarists need to strike a balance between feel, tone, durability, and cost. Premium picks are great, but their expense means that they are not necessarily the right choice for every situation. Enter Dunlop Primetone, which offers high-end performance …
Dunlop Primetone: High Performance and Great Value Read More »
If you’ve read our article on P90 pickups, you know that we think they’re both awesome and under-appreciated. P90 pickups are a fusion of single coil and humbucker sounds. They capture the full tone of humbuckers, but retain the clarity characteristic of single coil pickups. As a result, a P90 guitar is among the most …
Can a guitar pickup be both iconic and underappreciated at the same time? If that pickup is the P-90, we think the answer is yes. Known for its versatility, the P-90 guitar pickup often takes a back seat to the humbucker. But it shouldn’t! The P-90 has its own special blend of tonal versatility that …
Which brand is the better Les Paul Studio deal? The Les Paul Studio is a guitar that both Both Gibson and Epiphone offer. Although they may look the same, there are some important differences you should be aware of. In this comparison, we will explore the features and specs of the Gibson Les Paul Studio …
So you’ve decided that you’re getting an Epiphone Les Paul, but don’t know which one to buy? In this article, we feature 10 popular Epiphone Les Paul models, and highlight their key features and differences. What Is The Epiphone Les Paul? First off, Epiphone is owned by Gibson, so you can rest assured that the …
Can the Les Paul Studio deliver real Gibson tones at a discount? The question that comes up with every aspiring Les Paul owner goes something like this: “If I don’t have enough jack for a Les Paul, should I save up, or just buy an Epiphone Les Paul?” There is however, a third option: The …
