#Buying Guides
The Best Pedalboards 2023
There's no easier, neater way to organise your pedals and effects than on a pedalboard. Having all your stompboxes assembled on one tidy platform allows you to play, transport and store them together. It also enables you to organise the sequence of your guitar pedals along your chosen effects signal… Read more
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Best Mini Guitar Amps of 2023
Mini amps have come a long way. Back in the day, manufacturers were focused on making amps bigger and louder. That isn’t strictly the case now. Innovations in mini guitar amp technology have elevated them from niche products to gadgets with personalities of their own. In many cases, companies have… Read more
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How to Choose the Best Guitar Capo
Ask any guitar player what is their most indispensable tool and you might hear a few of them mention the capo. Especially those who fancy the acoustic guitar. The capo can sometimes be an unglamorous topic at the gear discussion table. They are inexpensive, not as gadget-ey as some other… Read more
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What is an Audio Interface?
For beginners, audio interfaces might sound a little technical, but they really aren’t that scary. An audio interface is a device that will allow you to record any instrument or vocals into your computer, laptop or mobile device. You may be used to recording directly into your phone using the… Read more
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Guitarology 101: Acoustic Guitar (Laminates & Solid Wood)
As much as we love the chimey cleans, raunchy distortion, and full-blooded attack of electric guitars, nothing from the amplified realm can quite match the timbre of an acoustic guitar. While there are many factors that go into dictating what an acoustic guitar will sound like (such as bracing, body… Read more
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8 Reasons It’s Time to Upgrade to a Better Electric Guitar
You’ll never forget your first guitar. Some of us will even keep it for life. As most of us don’t jump straight into our holy grail end game guitars, there will come a time where we feel as though we’ve outgrown our first electric guitar. As you continue making steady… Read more
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The Best Father’s Day Gifts for Musicians 2023
When it comes to celebrating our dads, they truly deserve nothing but the best. Father's Day is the perfect time to show your appreciation and what could be better than a thoughtful Father's Day gift that complements his love for music. Whether your dad is a hobbyist, an aspiring rockstar… Read more
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Guitarology 101: Single Coils vs Humbuckers
If you've been on the hunt for an electric guitar, chances are you’ve heard many people talk about their pickups. Despite contributing greatly to the sound and tone of a guitar, pickups are also easily misunderstood. Shop Pickups To clear the air around these magnetic wonders, we'll talk about what pickups… Read more
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Delay Pedals: A Brief History of the Time Based Effect
If you’re new to delay pedals, then don't delay – cause you're missing big time (pun intended)! You've probably heard this effect before but if you need a refresher, check out the opening riff of Welcome to the Jungle by Guns N’ Roses or pretty much anything by U2. Like… Read more
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5 Guitar Myths Debunked
Guitar myths are a dime a dozen. Trawl through the internet, social media, or even when you're at a bar with your guitarist friends, you’ll hear so many for yourself! For every true fact out there, there are so many falsehoods about gear just waiting to bamboozle beginners and exasperate… Read more
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Fighting the Guitar Humidity Battle in South East Asia
"Store in a cool and dry place". "Guitar humidity is paramount for your instrument's best performance". Sound familiar? So many of the products we buy come with that label, and it's not surprising we take it lightly. But reconsider that advice when it comes to your guitars! We've spent too… Read more
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Ibanez: New Arrivals 2023
We’re barely into 2023 and Ibanez has dropped a plethora of new guitars right on our doorstep. What’s on the menu this year? Anticipate both familiar and daring designs that’ll keep long-time fans happy, but also make trendsetters sit up and pay attention. Shop Ibanez While there are plenty of signature… Read more