If you’re always on the go, like being able to play anywhere, anytime, and don’t want to be bogged down with having to lug all your guitar gear around with you, the IK Multimedia Amplitube iRig might be right up your alley. Oh, and you have an iPhone. Founded in 1996 and operating in four […]
Month: November 2011
To Warm up or not to Warm up, that’s the question!
If you have ever played any sports you will know about the importance of warming up. It is important to stretch your muscles and ligaments before you take part in any strenuous exercise. Playing the guitar is no exception to this rule. When you play the guitar you can put a lot of strain on […]
Martin HD16-AD
For the vintage tone-a-phobes out there, the Martin D16-Adirondack is a model that reproduces classic dreadnought tones of the likes of Martin’s D18 model but is set at a more affordable price than their other vintage re-issues. The D16-Adirondack features a mortise and tenon neck joint and slightly different bracing than the D18 but produces […]
Taylor – Baritone Acoustic Guitar
In 2008, Taylor Guitars celebrated their 35th Anniversary in true Taylor style by releasing a 35th Anniversary collection of guitars. Among that collection was a Baritone guitar that was met with such enthusiasm that it quickly became a standard production model. The Baritone differs from a standard guitar in being tuned to B (BEADF#B) a […]
What Is Pick Sliding?
Pick Sliding is a guitar technique most often used in the rock, punk or metal music genres. The technique is executed by holding the edge of the pick against any of the three or four wound strings and moving it along the string. Simple isn’t it? It is so simple that many guitarists use to […]
PRS Studio Electric
In early 2011, another new PRS model burst onto the scene featuring a new finish that PRS had been working on combining ultra thin and super hard attributes to get the most out of the carved maple top. Sonic options abound with the PRS Studio’s triple pickup setup and switching options. It features their brand […]
Bang for buck – SongPond.tv
If you’re anything like I was when selecting my first guitar, I didn’t have a clue what I should have been looking or listening for. Asked the question, “What do you think?” my answer was a vague, “Yeah, it’s better than the one I have”. But I had no idea why. If you’re in the […]
7 Tips for Positive Practice Habits
As we all know, learning an instrument can be hard work. It is important to make sure you have solid self discipline and apply yourself. Because a lot of your practice will be away from your teacher you need to develop strategies for maintaining a good work ethic. Here are seven habits that will help […]