Electric Guitars
This is where you’ll find all-things-electric guitar on our blog. Whether you want to learn more about the inner-workings of your prized axe, or just do a bit of bedtime reading, we’ve got something for everyone!
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What’s The Best Method For Changing Guitar Strings?
Should you replace your guitar strings all at once, or one at a time? This is a common question that splits the guitar community, with many believing that changing all your strings at once can affect your guitar's setup. In this article, we find out if that's the case!
9 Nov 2016 - 8 min read
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Sound Like Arcane Roots Without Busting The Bank!
Click here to watch our guide on how to sound like melodic rock band Arcane Roots. You can also read about alternative ways of getting their sound and understand why he chooses the gear he uses to achieve his stadium filling rock guitar sound!
12 Oct 2016 - 5 min read | 29 min watch
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The Return Of The Passive Humbucker
Metal guitar tone has evolved and changed massively over the past few decades. Single-coils, PAF-style humbuckers, and of course, the active EMG pickup have left their mark on the genre; so why are passive pickups making a comeback?
26 Jun 2016 - 4 min read
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Axe FX vs Helix vs Kemper vs AmpliFIRE – Modelling Amps Shootout
Over the last few years, digital modelling amps have become so advanced that they can now convincingly match the sound of real tube amps, effects and cabinets. In this article, we look at 4 of the main candidates available - the Fractal Axe FX, Line 6 Helix, Kemper Profiler and Atomic AmpliFIRE. But which is the best?
31 Mar 2016 - 15 min read | 226 min watch
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The Man Behind the Brand – Bob Taylor
An insight into the man behind some of the most popular and exquisite guitars in the world!
23 Mar 2015 - 6 min read
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The Leo Fender Legacy, Part 1: Fender Guitars
Leo Fender's namesake brand revolutionised the guitar world, and arguably had a significant impact on modern music itself.
23 Feb 2015 - 5 min read | 18 min watch
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The Leo Fender Legacy, Part 2: Music Man
Leo Fender’s namesake brand needs no introduction, but he also contributed to two more extremely popular guitar brands during his time: Music Man and G&L.
9 Feb 2015 - 4 min read
