Rocksmith is a fun and interactive way to learn how to play the guitar. Personally, I was obsessed with Guitar Hero before I started practicing the real guitar and had always wished something like this existed when I first started. However, while the Rocksmith game itself is good for learning guitar, the technology setup and …
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If you’re in the market for a Paul Reed Smith guitar, then knowing where it is made is essential because it’ll influence the overall price and quality of the guitar itself. Paul Reed Smith has several different types of guitar offerings that are manufactured all over the world. In this article, we’ll explore where each …
Where are PRS Guitars Made? A Detailed Comparison of All PRS Models Read More »
If you’ve ever been in the market for a guitar, you probably noticed that different models vary significantly in price. And the largest contributing factor to this is where the guitar is made. So the real question is, “Where are guitars made and is there really a difference?” In this article, you’ll learn all of …
This post is a guest contribution from Jacob Sobolev of Rock Guitar Universe We’ve seen countless times how vintage guitars can reach prices that are sometimes double the price of the new instrument. While many think that the price is higher just because they are rare, others believe that there is a significant difference between …
If you’re a beginner looking to buy your first guitar, it can be difficult to know exactly where to start. Guitars can come in tons of different shapes, sizes, and configurations. If you’re a beginner looking for your first guitar, it can seem impossible to know which type of guitar suits your specific needs as …
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Everyone can conjure to mind the smallest guitar, the humble ukulele. As you keep going up the totem pole, so to speak, guitars will get bigger and bigger, including jumbo sizes. What other types of guitar are out there? Here is a complete list of 15 different guitar sizes Ukulele Guitalele 1/2 Size (half-sized guitar) …
Guitar Sizes: The Ultimate Guide (With 15 Examples) Read More »
You already play guitar, but one instrument that has always piqued your interest is the ukulele. You love the sound of it, and you feel like the learning curve might be easier for you given your experience. You know these are not the same instrument, but what kinds of differences exist between the guitar and …
Why is Stairway to Heaven Banned in Guitar Stores? At first, they may sound like an odd question to ask. Nonetheless, it’s one of the most common questions I’ve ever been asked. If you’ve ever been to a guitar store, then there’s no doubt you’ve heard someone playing the opening the Stairway to Heaven on …
The Forbidden Riff: Why is Stairway to Heaven BANNED in Guitar Stores? Read More »
If you’ve ever looked at an acoustic guitar before and compared it to an electric one, a key difference you’ll have seen is the lack of sound holes in the electric guitar. What they have instead is a magnetic pickup. This takes the vibrations from your guitar strings and morphs it into an electrical signal …
Active vs. Passive Pickups: What’s the Difference? Read More »
If you’re a guitar player who learns best by actually playing songs, then guitar tablature can be your best friend if used properly. Guitar tabs can be a great way to learn new songs quickly, especially if you’re a beginner since they make the music easy to visualize. The best part is that guitar tabs …
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