by John McGinley | Jun 13, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
You may be surprised at how much power you literally have at your fingertips when playing the guitar. Below are the top 5 factors in achieving great guitar tone. These are listed in order of importance: #1 – Where you strike the string Right/strum...
by John McGinley | Jun 6, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
One of the most common desires of aspiring guitarists is learning to solo or improvise. It often boils down to this: “I want to play like that guy!” In learning to play like [insert your favorite guitarist here], it will help to understand some...
by John McGinley | May 9, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
If you’re new to the world of guitar, you may hear some terms and phrases bandied about that sound like people talking in a foreign language. In many cases, these are simply ways to describe how the mechanical parts of the instrument are calibrated for the...
by John McGinley | Apr 26, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
When you’re ready to branch out and play with other musicians, you’re likely to find lots of available guitarists. Learning to blend musically with other musicians is an ongoing skill that can take years to develop and a lifetime to master....
by John McGinley | Apr 18, 2017 | Articles, guitar, Resources
Pickups may just be the most important factor in shaping a guitar’s sound. Yet, they often get overlooked when choosing an instrument. In this article, we’ll go over basic pickup types, how they differ and what guitars you’ll find them...
