All About Active Pickups: Active vs Passive, Batteries, FAQs
Find out what active guitar pickups are, how they compare to passive pickups, best active pickups available, and how they work.
Category: Guides
All About Guitar String Dampeners and Fret Wraps
Find out what string dampeners and fret wraps are, how they can be used to clean up your tone, and why there’s so much debate about them. Are they really cheating?
Fender Squier Strat Review: Affinity, Bullet, Contemporary
Find out about the different Squier Stratocaster guitars and how they compare against Fender guitars. Learn the differences between Squiers and which one may suit you.
Different Types of Guitar Amps Explained
Find out about the four main types of guitar amps and what each type can do for you. Find out how a tube amp compares against a solid state amp, or what a hybrid amp is.
FAQ: Can You Use a 12V Adapter For 9V Guitar Pedals?
Some guitar pedals can use a 12v adapter, while others will be ruined if you try it. Find out when you can use a 12V adapter on a 9V guitar pedal in this guide.
How to Power Your Guitar Pedals: Batteries, Supplies, FAQ
Find out how to power your guitar pedals using batteries or external power supplies. Learn everything you need to know about powering pedals, power supplies, and more.
Ultimate Guide to Guitar Capos: Best Capos, Songs, FAQ
A guitar capo is an incredibly useful accessory every guitarist should have ready to go. Find out what type of capo is right for you and why capos are so useful in this guide.
Ultimate Guide to Guitar Picks: Materials, Thicknesses, FAQ
Find out everything you want to know about guitar picks. See how a guitar pick’s materials, shapes, thickness, and texture all affect your tone and playability.
Ultimate Guide to Guitar Strings: Gauges, Metals, Coatings, and More
Find out everything you would want to know about guitar strings such as the metals used, what gauge is, how coatings affect playability and more.
Ultimate Guide to Impulse Responses for Guitarists
Find out what Impulse Responses are, how they work, and how they can be used in your guitar rig in the studio, at home, or for performances.
Best Guitar Pedals in 2018
There have been some amazing pedals come out this year. Here are some of my picks for the best guitar pedals in 2018.
Everything You Need to Know About Guitar Sizes
Find out the two ways you can measure a guitar and why one measurement is far more important than the other. Use this guide to pick the right sized guitar for you or your child or to find the right sized case for your guitar.
What Age Can Kids Start Learning Guitar? Advice From a Guitar Teacher
If you’re considering getting guitar lessons for your young child, there are a few things to consider. This guide will explain what the minimum age is for learning guitar and why starting too young can be a bad decision.
All About The Klon Centaur: Clones, Schematics, History, Kits
The Klon Centaur is a mythical pedal that sells for seriously high prices. Find out what all the hype is about, why there are so many clones, and how to build your own clone using a kit.
Best Uni-Vibe Pedals: The Ultimate Guide to Univibe
Uni-vibe is a modulation effect that can completely change the feel and atmosphere of your playing. Find out what the best options are for a Uni-Vibe pedal and how to use one in this guide.
BOSS Loop Station Pedals Comparison: Choosing The Best Looper
The BOSS Loop Station pedals are some of the most popular loopers available today. Find out which one suits you in this comparison and overview of each looper pedal.
