Guitar – Electric
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 …
“She likes to play, she loves to rock! Yeah, she’s closer to the bottom but she’s headed for the top. She’s got a dream to be a star dressed in black like Johnny Cash, With a pink guitar.” —“Pink Guitar” by Reba Reba McEntire Who doesn’t want at least one pink guitar? I got to …
Boss MT-2W Waza Metal Zone Distortion Pedal Boss DC-2W Waza Craft Dimension C Pedal Boss FZ-1W Waza Craft Fuzz Pedal In our previous article, we featured 5 BOSS Waza Craft pedals. These are Waza Craft versions of the most popular BOSS pedals, but BOSS didn’t stop there. In this article we’ll run down the rest …
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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 …
Ibanez TS9 Electric Guitar Single Effect Boss BD-2 Blues Driver Guitar Effects Pedal Keeley Oxblood Overdrive and Boost, Tan (KOX) We’re living in the golden age of distortion. There are numerous types of overdrive, distortion, fuzz, and boost available, and guitarists love them all. Our picks for Best Overdrive Pedals 2023 demonstrate the many ways …
Just starting your guitar journey? Here are 10 songs that you can play right away. One of the best ways to get started on guitar is to learn some songs. It’s easy to get overwhelmed with learning technique, scales, and barre chords, so learning some easy songs helps remind you why you are playing in …
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 …
If you’re reading this, you probably love guitars, and probably own one… or two… or twelve. Does this make you a collector? A guitar investor? Or a person who plays guitars? Let’s look at being a guitar player vs. a guitar collector, and why it matters. Is More Better? In the guitar world, amateurs who …
Fender’s American Ultra line has been a staple in their lineup for years. The Ultra name conjures up a luxury vibe, and that’s because the Ultra line represents the best of Fender’s American production line guitars. Positioned right below the Custom Shop, the Ultra line is a way to get some of that special high …
The Relic era started in the mid-90s in the Fender Custom Shop. And since then, guitarists have been arguing about Fender relic guitars, and relics in general. Some feel they are “fake authenticity” while others contend that relic jobs increase a guitar’s comfort by making it feel “broken-in.” Who is right? We’d like to offer …
