When starting out as a beginner, getting comfortable with the guitar can take a while. It’s not as easy as just picking it up and playing it. You have to get used to strumming and holding the instrument, keeping it balanced in your lap. But which leg should your guitar rest on? Are you right-handed? … Read more
Just like most investments, putting money down on an instrument is not an easy thing to do. Not until you have weighed the pros and cons, anyway. Picking up a hobby like playing the guitar comes with some large initial purchases. The biggest one is the instrument itself. We question many things while getting started. … Read more
If you have ever watched a guitarist like Kirk Hammett play and noticed tape on his fingers, wonder no more! If you thought it was tape, you are right! In fact, certain players use it on their hands and fingers. But why? Most guitarists with many years of experience would say it’s not necessary and … Read more
When new to the guitar, putting on new strings can be a nerve-wracking experience. This is after all a mechanical apparatus with moving parts. Each of them has a different gauge and must go on in the right position to play right. Does it matter which direction you string a guitar? Yes, the direction in … Read more
Back in the 90s, when teenage angst and grunge music were alive and well, stickers were a part of the guitar look. Not because of the way it looked, but because of what the musician believed and stood for. The instrument was a tool used to make a stand for something. Sometimes even if that … Read more
Guitar players all over the world experiment with different parts at some point. Even as beginners, we can’t help but want to modify our instruments. Strings are cheap and easy to change, so it’s usually one of the first areas of experimentation. But if you change your string gauge, will your guitar be affected? Can … Read more