Chris Wheatley
Articles By Chris
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Guitar Humidity – Is damp in your house affecting your guitar?
You may already know that a premium acoustic guitar should be kept between 45-50% humidity, but knowing it is one thing – actually getting it there is another. And how bad is it if you’re a few percentage points off that sweet spot?
19 Dec 2025 - 5 min read | 2 min watch
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Do I Need A Guitar Amp To Learn Guitar?
Do you need an amplifier for practicing the guitar? This handy guide will explore that question, and see what options are out there to help shape the way that you learn.
18 Dec 2025 - 4 min read | 49 min watch
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Should I Learn Acoustic Guitar Or Electric Guitar?
Should you start the electric guitar or the acoustic guitar? This blog will help you decide which is best for your interests and musical needs. We have plenty of great guitar options to choose from to start you off in the right way.
4 Dec 2025 - 8 min read | 73 min watch
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Fender American Professional II vs. Ultra II Guitars
In this blog, we've pitted Fender's brand new American Professional II series guitars against their top-of-the-line counterparts from the American Ultra II range!
23 Jul 2025 - 14 min read | 150 min watch
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The Rising Popularity of Desktop Amplifiers! But Which One Should You Go For?
The desktop guitar amp market is growing in popularity, but what exactly is a desktop amp, and, with many companies now creating their own ranges to enter this market, how do you know which one suits you the best? Read on for the full lowdown.
23 Jul 2025 - 5 min read | 91 min watch
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Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster: American vs. Player II vs. Standard
How does Fender's, Mexican-made Acoustasonic Telecaster Player II or Indonesian made Standard stack up against their American-crafted model? In this blog, we compare all of their features!
16 Nov 2021 - 8 min read | 24 min watch
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Which country makes the best guitars?
The likes of Japan, USA, China, Korea and Indonesia go head-to-head for the title of best guitar manufacturing country in the world.
4 Nov 2019 - 5 min read | 68 min watch
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How Do I Amplify My Acoustic Guitar?
Want to amplify your electro-acoustic guitar? In this article, we explain the pros & cons of using acoustic guitar amps, PA systems & preamp pedals!
15 Dec 2018 - 9 min read | 56 min watch
