Guest blogger Rob Roberge let’s his guitarist imagination run loose, and comes up with his ideal combinations of Eastwood guitars and classic, vintage amps. An interesting read… One of the coolest movements in pedals over the last decade or so is the ‘amp-in-a-box’ pedal. Many have been around a while (Tech 21’s Blonde and the […]
Guest contributor Rob Roberge take us down memory lane, to remind us how it was like buying a second-hand guitar, before the internet. The Internet has changed major aspects of life for everyone, of course. And it certainly, for our purposes here, has changed the way we buy and sell guitars. This may be a […]
If you love playing music, one of the most precious thing you can do is to pass on this love to a new generation. Guest blogger Tim Cotroneo writes about a grandfather leaving a guitar legacy for his grandkids. John Rawson’s dedication to playing the guitar is matched only by his love for his grandchildren. […]
Fancy playing some killer guitar riffs? Though not as difficult as playing great guitar solos, playing great riffs is not as easy as it seems – not everyone can be a Keef, The Human Riff, after all. Guest blogger Joseph Nicholls shares some valuable tips. Music lovers that are fans of rock and metals know […]
How often do you change your strings? Many guitarists don’t change them as often as they should, which can actually impair on your performance. For this reason alone, it’s always worth considering when to change your set of strings. Musicians should plan to change strings on average every 3 months. They also can change it […]
When talking about “Guitar Hero”, most of us hark back to the 60’s heydays and names such as Clapton, Beck, Page, Hendrix and others whose very surnames suffice to bring to mind unforgettable songs and guitar solos. But who are today’s new heroes? Guest blogger Joseph Nicholls shares his top 10. What are yours? Post your comments […]
Guest blogger Joseph Nicholls explains the main differences between a banjo and a guitar, to help you to decide which one to go for. In the enormous world of music, figuring out which instrument best suits your taste can be quite a daunting task. This article will tackle the old millennial dilemma between banjo and […]
We love vintage guitars, of course. But for those who’ve never shopped for a vintage instrument before, it can be a minefield. This guest blog Joseph Nicholls will help those who are thinking about getting their first ever vintage guitar. With the wide range of musical instruments, a guitar is one of the most common […]
It’s every musician’s worst nightmare – to have the gear they love so much and invested in, to be stolen. So when one of our readers, mr. Lance Fogg, got in touch with the bad news about his own gear, we decided to share it – also, as an alert and reminder to the rest […]
Airline guitars have come a long way since their late-Fifties early days. But, how do the new ones, made by Eastwood Guitars, compare to the originals? Res-O-Glass vs. Mahogany, Old vs. New. Who wins? The original Airline guitars were cheap, plastic (or rather, “Res-O-Glass”) models made between 1958-1968 and sold by Montgomery Ward via shops […]
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