Decades after they first came to prominence, electric guitars still epitomise the spirit of rock and pop music more than any other instrument, and remain the essential musical ingredient in most bands’ repertoires thanks to the great number of guitar effects and sounds that can be achieved.
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An introduction to bass guitars
Bass guitars are essential to any band, driving the backbeat of the music and giving the band’s output its depth. In fact, although they may not be at the forefront of a band, the bass guitarist is key to the sound of a band.
Guitars and the art of choosing
Even for a relatively experienced guitar player, choosing from the many guitars available on the market can pose several dilemmas. Firstly, if the opportunity of buying a new guitar presents itself, a guitarist may be undecided as to whether to buy a similar model to their current beloved guitar, switch to a different brand, or…
Acoustic guitars for the beginner
The beginner guitarist will generally tend to start learning on an acoustic guitar. The reasons for this are mainly that, unlike electric guitars, acoustic guitars require no setting up or ‘plugging in’ but are always ready to play; acoustic guitars are more likely to stay in tune longer than electric guitars (tuning being a particularly…