Dunlop’s Jazz III is a popular choice among guitarists of all genres, and for good reason. Its revolutionary compact shape allows for excellent picking control and articulation. There’s another Jazz III player, though: The Jazz III XL, the “big brother” of the Jazz 3 pick. But what’s the real difference, and is the XL an …
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 …
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 …
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Is the Fender Player Plus Tele the best deal for a Fender Tele? As a follow-up to the successful Player Series, Fender launched the Player Plus Telecaster last year. We already liked the the Fender Player Series because we think it offers great value in a North-American made guitar. Naturally, we wanted to check out …
We played two top tier guitar picks to determine which is best When discussing premium picks, Blue Chip is usually the first name that jumps to mind. They’re not the only player in the luxury pick game, though: Gravity Picks has entered the arena with their Gold Series line. Both are high end picks that …
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We’re deep diving into picks at GK, and in this article we’re reviewing Dunlop guitar picks, specifically picks made of a material called Tortex. We’ll cover three types of Dunlop Tortex picks, including the newer Tortex Flex pick. What I wanted to find out above all was how the newer Tortex Flex pick stacks up …
Wood guitar picks are something that many of us have heard of, but may not have actually used. I myself was one of those people. So, I decided to remedy that! In this article I’ll share my experience with wooden picks, as well as provide you with an overview of them, including their benefits and …
If you know Martin guitars, you know the famous Martin 00-18 model. Known for its warm, balanced tone and comfortable size, the 00-18 is a versatile instrument that can be used for a variety of playing styles and genres. Over the years, the 00 18 has been played by countless artists, including Elvis Presley, Doc …
Taylor’s GS Mini Koa is part of a line of small-bodied guitars from Taylor. The GS Mini line has been a big seller for Taylor because of its ability to deliver big-guitar tones at a scaled-down size, and price. GS Minis boast solid tops paired with various combinations of tonewoods, including Sapele, Rosewood, and Koa. …
