New to the guitar? Interested in assembling a guitar kit and learning to play but unsure which guitar kit options are going to best suit your needs? While, assembly, cost, and aesthetic appeal will all play a role, for the most...
Of all the hardware components that make up an electric guitar, few have more of an influence on playability than the guitar’s bridge and tailpiece (if your guitar happens to include a two-piece bridge). When you consider tuning stability, action,...
In our last article we discussed three of the most revered guitarists of all time, and their iconic guitars, B.B. King’s ‘Lucille’, Paul McCartney’s ‘Violin Bass’ and Buddy Guy’s ‘Polkadot' guitar. This week, we’ll be taking a closer look at...
If you look back over the history of the electric guitar, there are a number of iconic guitars that over time seem larger than life. Not only due to the famous artists who performed and recorded with them, or the...
There’s no denying music is a powerful force. Its ability to heal and elicit positive emotions are well documented. But perhaps an even greater attribute of music is its ability to bring people together. Need an example? Just check out...
A closer look at U-shaped, V-shaped, C-shaped, Flat C-shaped Neck Profiles. While variety is mostly a good thing, for those new to electric guitars and guitar assembly in general, you may have noticed the term 'neck shape' (also referred to...
