Guitar Scale Length – What it is, How to Measure it, and Why it Matters
What are the typical things you consider when buying a guitar? Body shape, color, neck shape, pickups? A ton of
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Guitar String Spacing – What You Need to Know
One of those things you’ve probably never thought about is string spacing on your electric guitar. In this short guide,
Firefly Guitars – Budget Versions of Legendary Guitars
One of the most hyped-up guitar manufacturers in recent years is Firefly. This Chinese guitar manufacturer makes budget versions of
Neck vs Bridge Pickup on a Guitar – What’s the Difference?
Which elements contribute most to the tone of a guitar? If you’re talking about an acoustic guitar, you’d have to
5 Main Types of Guitar Saddles – Main Differences including Materials Used
The saddle is one of two places on the guitar where the strings come into direct contact (the other being
The Guitar Volute Explained – Why its Required on Some Guitars
Like many things related to the guitar, the volute is one that divides opinion. Many think they’re downright ugly, others find
Truss Rod Types and Mechanisms Explained
Truss rods are the silent heroes of the guitar, keeping your neck at the perfect angle but not wanting any
How to Measure Guitar Neck Width
Like many things to do with the guitar, a simple question like ‘how do you measure the width of a
String Trees Explained – What They Do and the Different Types Used
String trees aren’t the first thing you notice on a guitar. In fact, you may never have paid them much
The Different Types of Guitar Pickguards Explained
A guitar pickguard (also known as a scratchplate, finger-rest, or scratch guard) is a thin piece of material positioned below
The Pros and Cons of Scalloped Fretboards
It’s possible that you’ve played guitar for years and never come across the term ‘scalloped fretboard’. In fact, this type
Guitar Neck Joint Types – Differences & Pros and Cons of Each
Every guitar out there has one of three types of guitar neck joint. The first is a glued on, or
5 Main Types of Guitar Nuts – Main Differences Including Materials Used
One of the smallest parts of the guitar is the nut that sits near the top of the guitar. Along
Ibanez TS808 Review – The Tube Screamer is Alive and Kicking!
The Ibanez Tube Screamer TS808 is widely regarded as the pinnacle of all modern drive pedals and, for many years,
Fretboard Radius – How to Measure It and How to Choose the Right Size
One of the lesser-known things about the guitar is what’s called ‘fretboard radius’. Sometimes referred to as the fingerboard radius