Having owned and played many 12-string guitars in my life, I must say that the Taylor 956ce is a truly extraordinary instrument in a line of categorically excellent 12-string guitars. It is, quite literally, among the best of the best. For a lover of 12-string acoustic-electric guitars who can afford it, this 856ce is absolutely ...
After choosing to play guitar, the next decision is which guitar to purchase. Every music store is stocked with a selection of guitars of different styles and sizes. Every new guitar will look attractive. The salesperson will be able to make every one of them sound wonderful. Guitar salespeople tend to know their stock. They ...
If you are looking for a gift for the guitarist in your life, you may be stumped for ideas. In most cases, it might be too much for you to spring for a new guitar, and even if you could afford it, you may not have any idea what they would like. Worry not; there ...
Tucson, Arizona, is a eclectic city that supports it artists, from Grammy winner Linda Ronstadt to young artists who play music from their front porches. The city has music stores that have become like landmarks, standing as testaments to Tucson’s love of music. These stores provide a variety of guitars, whether you are a beginner ...
Buying a guitar can be a real investment for some people. In many ways it’s not unlike buying a car or a computer. Buying a first or new guitar is an expensive purchase, and you want to make sure it lasts for a long time. Part of making sure that you buy a guitar that ...
The 1950s literally saw the birth of rock and roll. In fact, the phrase “rock and roll” was coined during this era by Cleveland disc jockey Alan Freed. The phrase itself is indicative of the coming generational split, not to mention the controversy surrounding rock’s overtly sensual nature. (The phrase “rock and roll” was taken ...
Acoustic guitars aren’t just for folk and country music anymore. These days the word “unplugged” has become an adored description of a popular rock or pop song. Artists and bands such as “Ryan Cabrera” “Michelle Branch” and The “Goo Goo Dolls” have brought the acoustic/electric guitar back into the realm of popular music. It’s not ...
It’s not difficult to find a child (girl or boy) who wants to learn how to play the guitar. As the parent, how do you know which one to get? There are so many choices. We have electric guitars, acoustic guitars, 12 string guitars, bass guitars and even 7 string guitars. Don’t worry, after you’re ...
What is the Pickup Selector switch? If you are a beginner you may not know how to use the pickup selector switch or know what it does, so in this article I will explain how it works. Electric guitars have a pickup selector switch that you can move up and down to choose which pickup ...
