Gator has released a new series of guitar closet hanging bags—that can hold electric, acoustic, and bass guitars—for those who want to keep their guitars in small living spaces and are in need of extra space but do not want to sacrifice their guitars. The bags feature dual rail hooks that are attached directly to […]
If you’re looking for a gift for your child that will last a lifetime, consider giving them the gift of music. These days there are a wide range of instruments available for kids in varying prices and difficulties from a kazoo (cheap and easy) to the harp (expensive and lifelong learning). However, many choose to […]
Making Music Mag visited with Christopher Ames at Guitar Center where he shares practical insights about distortion with the help of and Orange amplifier, a Marshall amplifier and a Les Paul.
When assembling your amplified setup, there are a lot of options. The best thing you can do is assess your needs and see which products best fit them. A lot of companies offer fully integrated systems, from pickups to preamps.
Need to amplify your acoustic guitar? There are so many models currently available the choice can be overwhelming. This guide will inform you on how to choose the pickups and other gear to amplify your guitar that serves your sound, best.
For wood shedding at home, practice amps are a quieter, smaller, and less expensive alternative to loud, heavy gigging amps.
Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds The Guitar Amp Handbook: Understanding Tube Amplifiers and Getting Great Sounds, Updated Edition, by Dave Hunter, brings fresh information to the table to help guitarists understand everything about what makes their amps tick and how to use them to sound better than ever. It builds on the popular […]
Bluegrass traces its roots to British folk music and African American gospel and blues…
The ability to play at speed (at least some/relative speed) is an important part of guitar playing. Even if you don’t want to be a modern-rock-virtuoso-shredder playing a million notes per click at an ungodly BPM, continuously improving your playing speed is essential for other reasons. So often a guitarist who isn’t considered “a fast […]
After offering free access to Fender Play lessons three weeks ago, more than half a million people have signed up to access the app. Fender will now offer free lessons to the first one million users who sign up for the 3-month Fender Play giveaway.