If you’re new to guitar, you might wonder why guitars typically have dots on every other fret of the guitar’s neck. What are these marks on a guitar fretboard called? What are they made from? What purpose do they serve? These dots, also called inlays, fret markers, or fretboard markers, are designed to help you […]
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Taylor and Martin are two acoustic guitar brands that don’t need an introduction. Both brands carry a legacy of quality construction, playability, and classic acoustic guitar tone. Established in 1833, Martin is the elder statesman of the acoustic world. Perceived as the quintessential acoustic brand, Martin has set the bar for high-quality acoustics for almost
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No guitar collection is complete without an acoustic guitar. It doesn’t matter if you’re new to playing guitar or a seasoned musician—a quality acoustic guitar is an essential piece for practice and performance. As we go through this list of the best acoustic guitars, you’ll find that you don’t need to pay a premium to
You’ll encounter a lot of lingo as you’re starting to explore the world of guitars. From tuning pegs to truss rods, and string trees to saddles, understanding the different parts can almost feel like learning a new language. It might seem daunting at first, but you’ll find that many of these part names are actually
Yamaha is known for, well, a lot of things. The Japan-based company is known for manufacturing motorcycles, snowmobiles, home appliances, electronics, and — perhaps most importantly — musical equipment. In fact, musical equipment is where the company started, first releasing a reed organ in 1887 and later offering pianos, synthesizers, drums, brass instruments, woodwind instruments,
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Whether you play at home or you’re a gigging and recording musician, small tube amps can strike the perfect balance between portability and tone at a manageable volume. Low-wattage tube amps are used on countless recordings to achieve warm, saturated tones without blowing down the studio’s walls. Many players (myself included) prefer smaller tube combos
You can hear that signature Fender Stratocaster tone on recordings and stages from players across all genres, from jazz to metal. Whether you’re into Dick Dale or David Gilmour, the versatile 3-single coil configuration allows for an incredibly wide range of sonic possibilities. And if you’re only using one of those single-coil pickups, there’s a
