The right guitar for garage rock needs to both sound and look good. After all, garage rock is defined by both its sound and its attitude. Sound is always the most important factor when you’re buying an instrument, of course, but your guitar needs to look right, too, if it really wants to fit the […]
Continue reading →The Les Paul is one of the most iconic designs in the history of the electric guitar. The double-cutaway design makes it easy to reach all the frets and has a distinctive aesthetic appeal. Even better, you can get a Les Paul at pretty much every price-point, from affordable entry-level models all the way up […]
Continue reading →So why get a drum set for metal? While it’s true you can play metal on virtually every kind of drum set, will you be able to pull of those sleek blast beats, mini solos on timpani, or even hold a plain gallop without proper gear? So called metal drum kits are made of special […]
Continue reading →Getting a Low D whistle makes a lot of sense. After all, tin whistles or penny whistles are a staple of modern Celtic music, with a distinctive bright, cutting tone that can be happy or haunting, depending on how it’s played. With just six holes and a mouthpiece, it’s one of the simplest instruments you’ll […]
Continue reading →A single humbucker guitar—some people just love them. Yes, we know most guitars that you’ll find come with two or even three pickups installed, regardless of whether those are single- or double-coil. But, like we said, many players prefer the simplicity of a single pickup, both aesthetically and sonically. Fewer pickups means less magnetic pull […]
Continue reading →There are quite a few iconic guitar designs in Fender’s history. The Telecaster and the Stratocaster get the lion’s share of the attention, especially when you’re talking about Fenders from the 1960s. The affordability of the Strat and Tele was one reason they were so popular, but the upper end of Fender’s catalogue at that […]
Continue reading →So why get a versatile guitar? Well, while many of the best-known electric guitars have a distinctive tone, there are others that you’ll find represented across genres. Their sound is versatile enough to adapt to a wide range of different situations. If you’re a professional guitarist who plays with multiple bands, it’ll simplify your life […]
Continue reading →Taylor and Martin are the two giants of the acoustic guitar world. Each of these companies has their staunch advocates, and if you ask individual guitarists which they prefer, they’ll probably give you a pretty definitive answer of which they think is better. But what’s the difference between them—and is one brand actually better than […]
Continue reading →Bass guitars are typical heavier than electric guitars, so most players know what’s waiting for them when they strap them on. However, some people can’t handle the immense weight of bass guitars on their backs, beginners in particular. For tons of folks, searching for a lightweight model is therefore a no-brainer. We aim to help […]
Continue reading →So why get a flat ride cymbal? Well, not other cymbal gives you the tight control of a flat ride. The dry tone was a huge part of the Latin-inspired jazz sound of the ’60s. For a sonic reference, think Roy Haynes on Chick Corea’s Now He Sings, Now He Sobs. They’re excellent for small-group […]
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