Skip to contentWhen it first came time to change my bass strings, I had so many questions about which were the right kind. There are literally dozens of brands and types of strings out there so how can you find out which strings are best for you?Let’s take a look at these 10 tips that have helped me pick my strings and find something perfect over the years!Okay, let’s start with what’s probably the most important thing on this list: string gauges. First of all, what is a string gauge anyways?To put it simply, the string gauges for your bass refers to the thickness of the strings. String...…Skip to contentWhen it first came time to change my bass strings, I had so many questions about which were the right kind. There are literally dozens of brands and types of strings out there so how can you find out which strings are best for you?Let’s take a look at these 10 tips that have helped me pick my strings and find something perfect over the years!Okay, let’s start with what’s probably the most important thing on this list: string gauges. First of all, what is a string gauge anyways?To put it simply, the string gauges for your bass refers to the thickness of the strings. String...WW…

Skip to contentOne of the most helpful skills any guitarist can have is the ability to tune their instruments quickly and easily on the go. While using a tuner is one way of getting your guitar in tune, learning to tune your guitar by ear is much quicker and easier once you know what you’re doing.To tune a guitar without a tuner, begin by memorizing what the low E string sounds like. Starting from the low E string, play on the 5th fret (4th fret when on the g string) to get the note for the next string. Repeat this all the up to the top e string. Always tune your guitar twice to account for...…Skip to contentOne of the most helpful skills any guitarist can have is the ability to tune their instruments quickly and easily on the go. While using a tuner is one way of getting your guitar in tune, learning to tune your guitar by ear is much quicker and easier once you know what you’re doing.To tune a guitar without a tuner, begin by memorizing what the low E string sounds like. Starting from the low E string, play on the 5th fret (4th fret when on the g string) to get the note for the next string. Repeat this all the up to the top e string. Always tune your guitar twice to account for...WW…

Skip to contentWhether you are rocking around the globe on a world tour or just learning your first chords for an audition with a garage band, you will inevitably have to change the strings on your electric guitar. Even though it might seem simple, there are definitely a few tips and tricks that you can use to make changing strings easier and better for your guitar’s care and sound.The three main things that need to be done when changing strings on an electric guitar are removing the old strings, installing the new strings, and stretching out the new strings so they will stay in tune.When...…Skip to contentWhether you are rocking around the globe on a world tour or just learning your first chords for an audition with a garage band, you will inevitably have to change the strings on your electric guitar. Even though it might seem simple, there are definitely a few tips and tricks that you can use to make changing strings easier and better for your guitar’s care and sound.The three main things that need to be done when changing strings on an electric guitar are removing the old strings, installing the new strings, and stretching out the new strings so they will stay in tune.When...WW…

Skip to contentSomething that I’ve heard about vintage guitars over the years is that they sound better because the wood used at the time was higher quality and has had decades to age, but is this true? I had a vintage Gibson handed down to me recently so we can end this debate once and for all.Even if the wood on vintage guitars is higher quality and has had time to age, a guitar’s sound mainly comes from the electronics, not the wood. For this reason, vintage guitars don’t sound any better than modern guitars do unless they are unplugged.So is there any reason to cough up a ton of money...…Skip to contentSomething that I’ve heard about vintage guitars over the years is that they sound better because the wood used at the time was higher quality and has had decades to age, but is this true? I had a vintage Gibson handed down to me recently so we can end this debate once and for all.Even if the wood on vintage guitars is higher quality and has had time to age, a guitar’s sound mainly comes from the electronics, not the wood. For this reason, vintage guitars don’t sound any better than modern guitars do unless they are unplugged.So is there any reason to cough up a ton of money...WW…

Skip to contentOne of the coolest instruments I have ever owned has without a doubt been the Fender Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI. This instrument is technically considered a bass, although I would like to think of it as a hybrid instrument between the bass and guitar.Today, I am going to go over why I love this bass and we’ll talk about if I think it’s right for you to get one as well. I’m going to do my best to be as unbiased as possible but know beforehand that I really like this bass a lot.So before I dive into all of the specifics of this bass and how it sounds and is built, we should...…Skip to contentOne of the coolest instruments I have ever owned has without a doubt been the Fender Squier Classic Vibe Bass VI. This instrument is technically considered a bass, although I would like to think of it as a hybrid instrument between the bass and guitar.Today, I am going to go over why I love this bass and we’ll talk about if I think it’s right for you to get one as well. I’m going to do my best to be as unbiased as possible but know beforehand that I really like this bass a lot.So before I dive into all of the specifics of this bass and how it sounds and is built, we should...WW…