Gibson SG Standard 3-Pickup with Sideways Vibrola Tremolo – A Very Special...
Founded by Orville Gibson in 1902, the company originally manufactured mandolins by inventing the arch-top guitar just 20 years later in 1922. Throughout the 1930s and 1940s, the company would continue...
View ArticleThe 7 Best Drum Machines – Keep The Beat Going
From the Roland TR-808 to the AKAI MPC, drum machines have changed the way popular music is made. There is no one best drum machine; it’s about finding the best one for your needs. Some producers like...
View ArticleThe 10 Best Guitar Tuners – Get the Most out of Every String
Buying a new guitar is very exciting, but buying a guitar tuner is far less glamorous. Having said that, finding the best guitar tuner you can is going to save you some headaches down the line. Guitar...
View ArticleSchecter Sun Valley Super Shredder Review
Schecter guitars aren't exactly shrinking violets; they are built to be seen, as well as heard. The Schecter Sun Valley Super Shredder is as 80s as power ballads and spandex. It's loud, flashy, and...
View ArticleYamaha FG850 Review [2019]
The Yamaha FG series of guitars has something to offer for players of most skill levels. We are looking at the Yamaha FG850, potentially the best of the FG series so far. Will we find unbeatable value...
View ArticleAlvarez AP70 Review
Most times, when you think of an acoustic guitar, a dreadnought or a grand auditorium style comes to mind (at least…it does for us). Parlor guitars are often overlooked, and with the Alvarez AP70,...
View ArticleBest Beginner Banjos – Ultimate Buyer’s Guide
Buying your first instrument can be a daunting task because it's potentially the most important one you will ever buy. Your decision needs the same amount of consideration that a professional would...
View ArticleA Beginner’s Guide to Ukulele Strings, Notes and Scales
Newbie to the ukulele? Fear not, because in this article we’re going to take you through everything you need to know about ukulele strings and their notes. While you don’t need to memorize every single...
View ArticleIbanez SR500 Review (2020) — Beautiful Bass, Beautiful Sound
Ibanez makes some really gorgeous bass guitars, both in how they sound and look. In this review, we are looking at the SR500, which is a 4-string bass despite the name suggesting 5-strings. We want...
View ArticleGuild M20E Acoustic-Electric Review: An Iconic Guitar with a Modern Touch
The M20 is a classic in the Guild line of acoustic guitars, having the distinction of being one of the first models off the line over 50 years ago when the company opened a new and larger production...
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