Headstock tuners have brought a convenience and ease to tuning our guitars. Today, we’re looking at one of the most popular choices, the Snark St-8 Super Tight Chromatic Tuner. The ST-8 is aimed at making tuning super easy for guitar, bass, and ukulele. In this Snark ST-8 review, we’ll determine if the ST-8 delivers. Snark …
With all of the choices out there when it comes to clip-on guitar tuners, there’s no excuse to be out of tune! Headstock tuners have brought a convenience and ease to tuning our guitars. Today, we’re looking at one of those choices: the Boss TU-02 Tuner. BOSS TU-02 Tuner Specifications The TU-2 is a compact …
Do you have a preferred guitar neck shape? It’s ok if you do. Have you heard someone say “I can’t play that guitar, the neck is too big.” Or too small… Or the fretboard radius isn’t right. In today’s post I’m going discuss the advantage of playing different guitar necks. Basics of Guitar Neck Shapes …
First things first: You don’t need a metal guitar to play metal music—but it helps. You can play metal on practically any guitar. That said, a fast neck, flat fretboard, locking tremolo system, and high-output pickups will point you firmly in the right direction. And if you’re looking to go truly heavy, the metal category …
If you’ve read our reviews of the Quilter SuperBlock US and Yamaha’s THR10II desktop amp, you know that we’re finding a lot to like in today’s crop of digital modeling and solid-state amplifiers. And of course, Fender’s Tonemaster series has been highly acclaimed, with many players stating that they feel the tones from the Tone …
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The headless guitar is a thing again. No, they never really went away, but it’s clear they are enjoying a resurgence. And it’s not limited to the progressive metal genre. Why in the world would you want a guitar without a headstock, anyway? And, there’s more to the headless design than unconventional looks. Today’s headless …
Your guitar cable is overlooked. And why not—it’s just the unassuming wire that does the *small job* of connecting your electric guitar to your amplifier! Guitar cables typically fly under the radar, yet they play a crucial part in moving your tone from your guitar to your amp. With this in mind, in this article …
If you’ve been reading Guitarkind, you know that we love guitar picks. One of the reasons is that they are one of the most cost-effective tone tweaks available. In that same vein, guitar picks themselves are also easily customizable. A custom guitar pick is a great way to express your individuality and and are friendly …
Seems like anywhere you go lately on the web, someone’s talking about Sire Guitars. They’re talking about their value, their playability, their finishes, etc… Naturally, we thought it time for a quick round-up on Sire: Who they are, their guitar models, and why you may want to consider buying a Sire guitar. What Is Sire? …
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 …
