There are a few similarities and some notable differences between acoustic-electric and acoustic guitar.. Here we discuss the tone, function, and diversity of each guitar.
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There are several types of guitars, all of which are of different sizes and weights, which factor into your decision. But what size of guitar should you get? We answer that here.
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Not many people realize that guitars come in right- and left-handed versions. If you’re a lefty looking to buy a guitar, read here to find out more about this option.
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Every guitarist, at some point, will encounter the dreaded buzz. And if you play an electric guitar, you will experience an additional problem, the mystery hum. If you’re a new guitarist, you may be a bit panicked. I know the first time I had a buzz problem, I panicked. I know a buzz can suck […]
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I remember when my first guitar instructor asked if I wanted to learn rhythm or lead guitar. I wasn’t sure what he meant. You might be wondering the same thing now. This question is one of the most common musical mysteries a budding guitarist will encounter. Rhythm versus lead guitar has been a much-debated topic […]
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Let’s face it, there are certain songs that everyone expects you to know when you play guitar. There are certain staple songs that people are taught. Guitar riffs that everyone learns, even if they have no idea where it originated–I’m looking at you Smoke on the Water. Because of that, I’ve put together this list […]
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If you’ve ever strummed an unplugged electric guitar, you’re familiar with the weak sound it produces. But, when you plug that guitar in, it transforms into a powerful musical instrument capable of producing a wide array of sounds, from the bone-crunching power chord to the soulful notes of a blues solo. How this works may […]
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Experienced guitar musicians have surely come across the small, petite model known as the “parlor” guitar. The parlor was quite popular in the early 1900s, an instrument that folk and blues musicians favored due to its compact size and friendly price tag. While it may have lost some of its popularity after the 1950s, the […]
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Are you looking to buy the best beginner electric guitar on the market? Well, look no further than our comprehensive guide that will take you through everything you need to know, and show you some of the best electric guitars for beginners on the market! We understand it can be daunting to even start learning […]
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We’ve all had that daydream at least once. You know the one right? An elevated stage under your feet and a stadium full of people screaming your name. Your hands fly over the string of your guitar like possessed creatures driving the crowd ever wilder. One problem, you’re missing that all important ingredient (and no, […]
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