Our picks to store and show off your favorite guitar picks If you’ve read our article on guitar display cases, you’re probably already thinking about displaying a prized guitar on your wall. But what about your guitar picks? Let’s face it, guitar picks are easy to lose. And what about those personalized, sentimental, or prized …
Recently, I found myself reading an article on Vito Bratta of the 1980s band White Lion. This led me to to YouTube, listening to White Lion songs, which led me to reflect on the entire genre of 80s Hair Bands. I thought, why not go back and actually listen to these bands again, and see …
The guitar amplifier landscape has changed significantly in the past 10 years, splintering into specialty segments. One of those segments is the humble practice amplifier. No longer limited to Fender Champs and budget solid state designs, today’s practice amps are capable tone machines. Many have digital modeling and Bluetooth connectivity, and aim to bring real …
For most of my guitar playing time, I considered tube amps to be the only choice for top tier tone. However, three factors have arisen recently that have renewed my interest in non-tube amplifiers, which led me to purchasing a Quilter SuperBlock US. Before we get into the review, it’s worth discussing how a longtime …
If you’ve read our Is Your Nickel Pure? article, you know the difference between Nickel Wound and Pure Nickel Strings. If you’ve decided to give Pure Nickel strings a try, read on for our review of 5 top brands of Pure Nickel strings. Our impressions are based on playing them on various electric guitars, including …
If you’re picky about your guitar picks, you undoubtedly know about Dunlop’s Jazz III pick. The Jazz III—sometimes called “Jazz 3″—is one of the most well known and widely used guitar picks. Players from all genres appreciate the Jazz III’s compact shape and size. Originally released as a nylon pick, Dunlop has expanded the line …
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Does Guild’s reissue of their vintage T-50 live up to its Heritage? Guild T-50 Slim Overview Guild has been in a resurgence lately, after seemingly operating under the radar for a while. Enter the Guild T-50 Slim, which features an arched maple back and sides, bound mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard, Guild’s “Harp” tailpiece, and …
First, there were Strats. Then, Super Strats were everywhere. And in 2023, your Superstrat options are plentiful. But do you really need a Superstrat, or is a “regular” Strat-style guitar better? Let’s talk about Superstrats: What they are, how they came to be, and why you may want to add a Superstrat to your guitar …
Boss DS-1W Waza Craft Distortion Pedal Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Guitar Effects Pedal Boss DM-2W Waza Craft Delay Pedal According to BOSS, “Waza” is a Japanese term for “art and technique”. What better way to describe BOSS’ most premium pedals that carry the Waza Craft badge? Let’s find out exactly what “WAZA CRAFT” means and …
Can Godin deliver the hollowbody goods for a reasonable price? Overview When I first picked up the 5th Avenue Godin Kingpin, my first question was if its sounds could match its great looks. The Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin is a fully hollow archtop guitar that is manufactured in Québec, Canada. The Kingpin line comes in …
