General Guitar
Humidifying your guitars is among the least interesting guitar maintenance tasks. Regardless, storing guitars in the proper humidity range is also one of the most important things you can do. In this article we will cover: By the way, I do not suggest humidifying your guitar on the beach, as shown above! Guitar Humidifier Basics …
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 …
We’ve all seen the video clips of the guitarist who loses their guitar due to a guitar strap failure. Maybe it’s happened to you as well. One thing is for sure: It’s not pretty, and it can do major damage to any guitar. Fortunately, guitar strap locks were invented to solve the problem, and keep …
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 …
And how would you know? Let’s discuss Pure Nickel guitar strings, what the word “Pure” means as it pertains to guitar strings, and what you need to know when deciding which Nickel strings are best for getting your tone. Pure Nickel vs Nickel Wound Guitar Strings Before we dive into each of these points, let’s …
The guitar strap is often overlooked, and this is not a problem if you are sitting comfortably. As soon as you decide you want to walk around—be it on stage or in your bedroom—you’ll need a strap for your guitar. Read on for our guide on how to attach and adjust a guitar strap, in …
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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The Dm7 chord—also known as “D Minor 7″—is an important guitar chord for you to know. Here are three useful guitar fingerings for a Dm7 chord. Continue reading for an explanation of Dm7, Minor 7th chords in general, the notes in Dm7 chord, and how to play Dm7 on a guitar. What Is a Dm7 …
The Gm7 chord—also known as “G Minor 7″—is an important guitar chord for you to know. Here are two useful guitar fingerings for a Gm7 chord. Continue reading for an explanation of Gm7, Minor 7th chords in general, the notes in Gm7 chord, and how to play Gm7 on a guitar. What is a Gm7 …
