Reviews
We played two top tier guitar picks to determine which is best When discussing premium picks, Blue Chip is usually the first name that jumps to mind. They’re not the only player in the luxury pick game, though: Gravity Picks has entered the arena with their Gold Series line. Both are high end picks that …
Premium Pick Test: Blue Chip Picks vs. Gravity Picks Read More »
Don’t feel bad if you haven’t heard of Casein, because I hadn’t either. And, I had no idea that guitar picks can be made from the stuff. The pick we are reviewing in this article is the D’Addario Casein Standard guitar pick, which is part of D’Addario’s line of Casein picks. I’d never even heard …
We’re deep diving into picks at GK, and in this article we’re reviewing Dunlop guitar picks, specifically picks made of a material called Tortex. We’ll cover three types of Dunlop Tortex picks, including the newer Tortex Flex pick. What I wanted to find out above all was how the newer Tortex Flex pick stacks up …
Wood guitar picks are something that many of us have heard of, but may not have actually used. I myself was one of those people. So, I decided to remedy that! In this article I’ll share my experience with wooden picks, as well as provide you with an overview of them, including their benefits and …
If you’ve read our review of the Quilter SuperBlock US, you know we really like this amp. We found the SuperBlock good sounding and straightforward to use, but at the same time very flexible. This is in part due to the three “voices” available, accessed by Quilter’s Voice toggle switch. Each setting is based on …
Quilter SuperBlock US ’61 Voice: Follow-up Review Read More »
The new 700 Series from Taylor is evidence of Taylor’s ongoing commitment to sustainable woods. Taylor has always been a forward-looking company, and in recent years, has invested in finding sustainable sources of existing tonewood, as well as to identify new types of wood that can be used for guitars. The new Taylor 724ce, part …
If you know Martin guitars, you know the famous Martin 00-18 model. Known for its warm, balanced tone and comfortable size, the 00-18 is a versatile instrument that can be used for a variety of playing styles and genres. Over the years, the 00 18 has been played by countless artists, including Elvis Presley, Doc …
The PRS SE A50E is an acoustic-electric guitar from PRS. It is part of the PRS Angelus series, which is known for quality craftsmanship at very reasonable prices. Although PRS is famous for their electric guitars, it’s clear that they put a lot of thought into the Angelus series. We feel that it can be …
Taylor’s GS Mini Koa is part of a line of small-bodied guitars from Taylor. The GS Mini line has been a big seller for Taylor because of its ability to deliver big-guitar tones at a scaled-down size, and price. GS Minis boast solid tops paired with various combinations of tonewoods, including Sapele, Rosewood, and Koa. …
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 …
