Author name: Andrew Patterson

Of all the guitar tones that you could be looking for as a guitarist, possibly the broadest genre to explore is indie. It’s a huge, amorphous category that includes bands that run the gamut from the edges of punk (Pixies, Nirvana) through jangly pop-rock (The Smiths, The Shins) to atmospheric art experiments (Sonic Youth, My […]

The bass guitar is one of the most important instruments in modern music, whether it’s laying down a sympathetic foundation or taking a more prominent lead role. The old saying says that bass players are failed guitarists, but anyone who has spent some time playing bass will know that it’s an instrument with a character

Guitars are some of the oldest and most common instruments in human history. The pleasant-sounding instrument is easy to learn, but difficult to master, which gives it an incredible range of sounds that it can create. Of course, as with any instrument, maintenance is a key part of creating the perfect sound. From smaller maintenance

One of the absolute classics of guitar design, the Fender Telecaster has been at the heart of popular music since its creation in 1950. Famous for its twang that powered a host of early rock ‘n’ roll and country records, the Telecaster has proved itself to be a hugely versatile instrument that’s been behind the

Guitars come in both right and left handed varieties. Although they both behave and function in the same way, there are actually quite a few differences between the two. Right handed guitars are usually the standard, and they’re more widely available than left handed guitars, but as a left handed player, don’t let that deter

If you’re new to guitar playing, you might’ve already stumbled across the term “cowboy chord”. If you have, you’re probably wondering what they are, and what it is that they do. Interestingly, “cowboy chords” have been a fundamental part of guitar playing ever since it was invented.  In this guide we’re going to take a

Unfortunately, guitars don’t always stay in tune, which means that at some point you’re going to have to learn how to tune it yourself. In fact, if you purchase a guitar online, it almost always arrives out of tune, so the earlier you learn how to tune a guitar, the sooner you can begin to

So, you’ve been bitten by the guitar bug, and now you’re on the hunt for your very first axe, how exciting! The 6-string will completely change how you experience and interact with music, it will expand your social circles and knowledge base, and, ultimately, alter the direction of your life. But before you can set

Buying a new guitar is one of the most exciting investments you’ll ever make. Whether you’re a complete beginner or a pro player, you’ll probably choose from one of the most well-known brands on the market, such as Fender or Gibson.  After all, these are some of the best in the game, so why wouldn’t

Have you ever wondered what makes the electric guitar so, well… electric? Here’s a hint: It’s not the power of rock and roll, nor is it a dinosaurian Marshall stack (although that certainly helps). It’s – drumroll please – magnets! That’s right, folks, the magic is in the magnets and these magnets can be found