General Guitar
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 …
Introduction After hearing so much about the Taylor GT, I got to spend some time with one. In this article, I discuss the Taylor GTe Urban Ash model. I’ll share my impressions of its playability and tone, in addition to highlighting some standout features that make this guitar different from similar guitars on the market. …
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? …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Squier Classic Vibe 60s Custom Telecaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, 3-Color Sunburst, Laurel Fingerboard Squier Classic Vibe 70s Thinline Telecaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Natural, Maple Fingerboard Fender Jim Adkins JA-90 Thinline Telecaster Electric Guitar, with 2-Year Warranty, Natural, Laurel Fingerboard The Fender Thinline Telecaster holds a special place in the history of …
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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If you’ve read our article on P90 pickups, you know that we think they’re both awesome and under-appreciated. P90 pickups are a fusion of single coil and humbucker sounds. They capture the full tone of humbuckers, but retain the clarity characteristic of single coil pickups. As a result, a P90 guitar is among the most …
