Musician Resources

  Figuring out how guitar amplifiers work can be a tough proposition for beginners. Yes, it's not too hard to figure out what Bass, Mid, and Treble will do but when you start mixing them together or you're trying to dial in a specific sound, it can be a bit much if you're a new player. With that in mind, we take a look at basic amp settings, what exactly they do, and tips on how to dial in your desired tone.   Continue reading →

  Learning guitar is a dream of many people, and there is no age limit for this. If you're trying to learn guitar but are starting to feel like it's a young person's game, don't worry. By following the tips below, it won't be a question of if you will ever play, just a matter of when.   Continue reading →

  You'll often see a guitar or a bass advertised as having passive or active pickups. What does that mean? The difference matters quite a lot in terms of your instrument's tone and overall output, so here are the basics:   Continue reading →

  Most people who want to become famous guitar players are often under the impression that they can just pick up a guitar and after a few attempts start belting out some reasonable sounding music. What they don't realize is that what they are tempting to do has taken others many years of practice at least for those who are on the top music charts. Not many people can pick up a guitar and make a wonderful sound regenerate from it after the first few tries. If one is thinking of becoming a guitar player then they must also think of the work that is going to have to be put into it.   Continue reading →

  Nowadays, guitarists have an innumerable amount of effects pedals they can add to their arsenal – many of which would have been only available to professional players on a huge budget. But having the effects is only one part of the equation – you have to know how to use them!   Continue reading →