Guitar Accessories
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 …
After many years of playing roundwound strings exclusively, I finally took the plunge and tried flatwound strings. I admittedly went into it with some skepticism, but I was surprised at what I found. In this post I’ll discuss why I decided to finally try flat wound, and why I think you’ll want to want to …
I Tried Flatwound Guitar Strings: You Should Too Read More »
With the many types and materials available for guitar picks today, acrylic tends to get overlooked. As a material for making guitar picks, acrylic has properties that make it a good choice. Acrylic is relatively inexpensive, durable, and scratch resistant. Yet, acrylic picks are still relatively unknown. To get an idea of how acrylic works …
Today I’m discussing the Jazztone guitar pick from Dunlop. As you can probably tell from the title of this post, I unexpectedly loved this pick! In this article I’ll explain what I think makes the Jazztone series special, and why I think that this pick may be one of the most under-appreciated guitar pick choices …
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 …
Impressions after 6 months of picking with Gravity’s Big Mini. In our article on Blue Chip vs. Gravity picks, we compared premium guitar picks from Blue Chip and Gravity Picks. Recently, I penned a follow-up review on the Blue Chip Jazz60 LG. In that review, I explain why the Blue Chip pick has become my …
Is the thrill gone after 6 months of picking with a Blue Chip? In our article on Blue Chip vs. Gravity picks, we compared two high-end guitar picks. Our verdict was that both Blue Chip and Gravity Picks make great guitar picks. Sometimes, however, the glow of new gear fades over time. In this article, …
Follow-up Review: Blue Chip Picks 6-Month Update Read More »
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 …
