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Guitars, Gear & Maintenance
A guitar that is in tune, plays comfortably and is well maintained makes practicing a lot more fun. In this category you read what to look for when buying an acoustic, electric or semi-hollow guitar and what a good beginner guitar costs. Strings, tuning, amps, effects pedals and accessories such as a capo or pick are covered too. You will also find practical tips for cleaning your guitar, protecting it against humidity and cold, and storing it safely at home.
Going to buy a guitar? Then first read which guitar is best to learn on and what a good beginner guitar costs. Unsure about the type? Read the guides to the acoustic guitar and the electric guitar. Already have a guitar? Start with tuning and changing your strings.
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How Does a Guitar Looper Pedal Work?
How does a guitar looper pedal work? You press the pedal, play a short passage and press again: that fragment immediately repeats in a…
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Tuning Your Guitar with a Clip-On Tuner: Tips
Tuning a guitar with a clip-on tuner is easy: clip the tuner onto the headstock of your guitar, pluck one string at a time…
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Semi-Acoustic Guitar: The Perfect Mix
A semi-acoustic guitar is an electric guitar with a hollow or partly hollow body, such as the Gibson ES-335. It has magnetic pickups and…
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Everything You Need to Know About Electric Guitars
There are three types of electric guitars by construction: solid body, semi-hollow and hollow body. Within those, you can recognize five well-known shapes: the…
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How to Use a Capo on Guitar
Short answer: Playing guitar with a capo is simple: a capo, short for capodastro, is a clamp that you put on the neck just…
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Buying an Acoustic Guitar: Handy Tips
If you are going to buy an acoustic guitar, pay attention to five things above all: the size and shape, a solid or laminated…
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The History of the Les Paul Guitar
Short answer: A Les Paul is a solid-body electric guitar from Gibson, named after the guitarist and inventor Les Paul. The first model came…
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Electric Guitar for Beginners: A User-Friendly Choice
An electric guitar is a great first instrument for many beginners. The strings are thinner and usually sit lower above the neck than on…
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The Beauty of Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic guitars are loved for their warm, natural sound: the strings vibrate, the wooden soundbox amplifies that sound, and you need no amplifier or…
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The Best Guitar to Learn On
The best guitar to learn on is the one that fits the music you want to make, your hands and your budget. If you…