An acoustic guitar is a type of guitar that uses steel, nylon, and/or gut strings instead of the usual type of metal. They were invented in the mid-1800s and in some cases prior to that, but they became more prevalent after that time. It’s made from wood and doesn’t rely on electronics to produce sound … Read more
The best way to start a journey into the world of music is with a turntable. However, this can be quite frustrating and intimidating to some people. The not-so-mainstream selection in stores these days is vast and overwhelming. Sometimes, you don’t even know where to start! There are so many models out there, on so … Read more
All of these turntables offer excellent performance and reasonable sound for their price range. These make great starter models, especially if you are just getting into vinyl buying for the first time. There are many other models that also range from around $500 that you could look into if you wanted to spend more, but … Read more
Laminate guitars are often cheaper than their solid wood counterparts because they are made in large quantities with less expensive materials. Laminate is a general term for plywood used in building a guitar body. The process may be different from manufacturer to manufacturer, but typically, it involves pressed plywood adhered together with glue and then … Read more
A pedal tuner, or electronic tuner, is an instrument that can accurately tune the guitar. Electronic tuners are small enough to fit on a pedalboard and are typically powered by a single 9-volt battery. The guitar is not tuned to any particular pitch other than A = 440Hz which is used for standard tuning, but … Read more