Electric Guitar

  1. A Brief History Of The Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar

    A Brief History Of The Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar
    If you have a passion for guitars, then you have undoubtedly come across the Fender Stratocaster Electric Guitar. First released in 1954 by Leo Fender, this guitar has undergone numerous changes, changed hands and seen owners buy and sell it. It has experienced tons of changes ranging from the early 50’s and 60’s models to the CBS models. It has seen famous musicians through their successful careers and has influenced the design of modern guitars. Here's a brief history of the mighty Strat from its launching in 1954 to the present day.   Continue reading →
  2. Popular Alternate Guitar Tunings

    Popular Alternate Guitar Tunings
    There's much more to the guitar than playing in standard tuning! While the classic EADGBE structure clearly remains the de facto setup, experimenting with alternate tunings is an excellent way to expand your musical horizons and inspire creativity. Playing in alternate guitar tunings will also help you better understand the relationship between notes and chords as you will have to relearn shapes that correspond with the tuning. While there are many to explore, below are three of the most popular alternate guitar tunings.   Continue reading →
  3. Common Mistakes Made By Beginner Guitarists

    Common Mistakes Made By Beginner Guitarists
    We’ve all met that person. It might even be you – that budding rookie musician who picks up the guitar for the first time with high hopes of one day shredding like the masters only to put it down a few months later because of all the frustration that comes with learning how to play a new instrument. Many of those early frustrations are usually caused by few all too common mistakes. By correcting these common mistakes and playing with patience and plenty of dedication, you'll make your guitar journey a lot more fruitful and enjoyable.   Continue reading →
  4. The Most Expensive Guitars In The World

    The Most Expensive Guitars In The World
    In 2004, Stevie Ray Vaughan's iconic 1964 Stratocaster "Lenny" was sold at auction for an astounding $623,500. While that is definitely a huge amount of money, that's not even enough for it to crack the top ten most expensive guitars (it lands at number 11). Below, we gathered up every ax sold at auction that managed to go for more, some for much more! And it comes as no surprise that each of these was owned at one time or another by some of the biggest names in rock and roll history.  Continue reading →
  5. Video Demo: Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Guitar

    Video Demo: Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Guitar
    [caption id="attachment_2789" align="alignright" width="300"]250-4811-506_3 Gretsch G5420T Electromatic Hollow Body Electric Guitar Black @ $799.99[/caption] As one of the bigger names in music, Gretsch is responsible for some of the most iconic electric guitar designs in the industry's history, such as the Electromatic and Duo-Jet. Their guitars have also been played by some of the biggest names in rock including George Harrison, Neil Young, Stephen Stills, Pete Townshend and several more. The G5420T continues Gretsch's legacy of awesome electrics! About the G5420T When the Gretsch R&D team recently unearthed a Baldwin-era Filter’Tron pickup with knockout punch and phenomenal twang, they incorporated its DNA into dynamic new “Black Top” Filter’Tron pickups, which now endow Electromatic hollow-body instruments such as the G5420T with an electrifying new voice and identity. Continue reading →