Joe If you’re looking to add some warmth to your guitar tone, choosing the right strings can certainly help. It is worth noting that your guitar and amp settings will make the biggest difference to your tone, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t try out some new strings to find your sound. There are a few … Read more
You’ve recently changed the strings in your guitar or perhaps bought a new guitar altogether. But something feels off… The guitar’s in tune but the strings feel too loose! There are a few things that can make the strings on an in tune guitar feel loose: In this guide we’ll take a look at each … Read more
What makes a guitar player sound good isn’t just what they are playing but also what they are not playing. A common problem for beginner guitarists is that they create unwanted noise when releasing the string. This can turn what would otherwise be an impressive piece into a bit of a sloppy mess. So what’s … Read more
Making sure your guitar feels comfortable to play is vital when it comes to your enjoyment and progression of a guitarist. If your guitar strings feel too tight this can be a problem, especially when it comes to techniques like bending. So, what should I do if my guitar strings feel too tight? If your … Read more
Bending is one of the most widely used techniques when playing guitar, particularly solos and licks. A common problem with bending is hitting unwanted strings which completely ruins the sound. The main reason for hitting unwanted strings when bending is that you aren’t muting the strings you don’t want to hit. If you learn to … Read more