Rock music history is riddled with iconic guitars, signature sounds, and legendary partnerships between artists and world-class guitar brands. Slash’s enduring status as a Les Paul player is nearly 40 years in the making. The handcrafted tone of Brian May’s DIY build, the Red Lady, made him one of the top rock guitarists of all…
Finding a budget-friendly guitar can be extremely tough, especially if you are new to playing the guitar. There are a lot of options, and all these guitars appear pretty similar on the surface. However, being a music teacher myself, I’ve personally tested hundreds of guitars, and am here to provide you with an expert analysis…
Acoustic guitars aren’t very metal. That is, until you hear the intro of Metallica’s Fade to Black, or till Black Sabbath’s Planet Caravan sparks a compulsion to turn the overdrive down and jam the riff to some bongos. From the most esteemed and expensive to the silent heroes of the guitar world, our list collects…
There are many ways to play the guitar, and certainly many Legendary Guitarists, such as Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan, among countless others. While these are all stylistically varied and irrefutably great guitarists, they are not Metal Guitarists. The specific stylings of Metal Guitar are almost universal within the genre: Big Distortion,…
Acoustic guitars aren’t very metal. That is, until you hear the intro of Metallica’s Fade to Black, or till Black Sabbath’s Planet Caravan sparks a compulsion to turn the overdrive down and jam the riff to some bongos. From the most esteemed and expensive to the silent heroes of the guitar world, our list collects…
Acoustic guitars aren’t very metal. That is, until you hear the intro of Metallica’s Fade to Black, or till Black Sabbath’s Planet Caravan sparks a compulsion to turn the overdrive down and jam the riff to some bongos. From the most esteemed and expensive to the silent heroes of the guitar world, our list collects…
The world of guitar playing is vast and diverse, with legends like Chet Atkins, Joni Mitchell, and Stevie Ray Vaughan showcasing unique styles and undeniable talent. However, their mastery doesn’t extend to the distinct realm of metal guitar. Metal guitar demands a specific set of skills: aggressive distortion, lightning-fast single note runs, unconventional tunings, sweep…
Rock music history is riddled with iconic guitars, signature sounds, and legendary partnerships between artists and world-class guitar brands. Slash’s enduring status as a Les Paul player is nearly 40 years in the making. The handcrafted tone of Brian May’s DIY build, the Red Lady, made him one of the top rock guitarists of all…