What Is a Guitar EBow?

Ebow Electric Guitar

Have you ever wondered how some guitar players seem to have infinite sustain at their disposal? Guitar EBow might be the answer to this question. What is an EBow, you ask? An EBow is a hand-held, battery-powered electronic device that uses a feedback loop to create a magnetic field, causing a single string to vibrate … Read more

Where Are Martin Guitars Made? USA, Mexico, China? What Model is my Martin?

Martin D-45 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar

By some, Martin guitars are considered the best guitars in the world. Guitarists that find the “bright” Taylor sound off-putting often discover that they love the “warm” Martin sound. For the record, I’m a Taylor guy myself. That said, I can’t complain about Martin guitars. The sounds produced by Martin guitars are unique. If you … Read more

Types of Guitar Tuners: What kind of guitar tuners are there? How does a tuner work?

Boss TU-3 Tuner

Guitar tuners are a crucial part of any guitar player’s arsenal, and they’re the one guitar accessory that every guitar player needs. These days, there are many types of guitar tuners available to choose from, but which one is right for you? First, let’s take a look at what all the options are: Handheld Clip-On … Read more

How to Tune a Guitar (Electric or Acoustic)

Turning Guitar Tuning Peg

Tuning is a necessary skill to master as a guitar player, and it takes time to perfect. Beginners should purchase a guitar tuner so they can make the instrument sound as wonderful as possible, both for themselves and any other person who has to listen to them practice! Whatever tuner you use, you’ll be using … Read more

What do the knobs do on electric guitar?

Gibson Les Paul and Fender Strat Control Knobs

As a guitarist, I’m not proud to admit that it took me quite a few years to figure out how to use my guitar knobs. The circuitry on a Guitar may be used for many purposes, and understanding what they are is critical to developing your sound. There are generally two functions for the knobs … Read more

How to Clean an Acoustic Guitar Fretboard

Acoustic Guitar no strings with oil

It’s always exciting to get an acoustic guitar and even more exciting when you’re a new player and get your first acoustic guitar. However, beginners will often forget some basic care and maintenance of their new instrument. For those that do remember, one of the most important things to take care of while cleaning and … Read more