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Here at Andertons Music Co, we believe that learning is just as important as breathing, eating or using strap-locks on your prized electric guitar. Whether it’s a new technique, the design of your favourite instrument, or simply touching up on your knowledge, learning is the epicentre of a musician’s life.
We’re musicians ourselves, so we’re just as keen to learn as you are. That’s why we go out of our way to curate as much interesting and informative content as possible to suit everyone’s needs! So what are you waiting for? Go forth and learn!
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Why is my guitar out of tune with a capo?
Always re-tuning your guitar after putting a capo on? Learn what's causing this common issue on guitars and how to fix it!
4 Jul 2017 - 7 min read
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The Difference Between Digital & Analogue Guitar Wireless Systems
Wireless can be a daunting topic and this article is aimed at explaining the differences between analogue and digital wireless systems, so you can make an informed choice when buying your guitar wireless for the next big show!
16 Jun 2017 - 4 min read
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How To Tune a Drum Kit
Click here to learn the best way to tune a drum kit with a look at different ways that pro drummers tune their kits. We also share some drum hacks and simpler ways to get your drums sounding better than they ever have before!
23 May 2017 - 6 min read | 17 min watch
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7 Ways To Make Drums Quieter
Have you ever wondered how to make your drums quieter so that you can practice at home? We take a look at logical solutions including, using an electronic drum kit, practice pads and a number of drum hacks for your acoustic drum kit. Click here to read more.
18 Apr 2017 - 4 min read | 52 min watch
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Guitar String Gauge: What Should You Use?
Researching string gauges can be a bit mind boggling and quite frustrating. Here’s a super simple guide to what’s ideal for your musical style, so you can cut the faff and get playing.
3 Sep 2016 - 6 min read | 21 min watch
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Electric Guitar Tonewood Guide
Regulation changes in recent years have seen instrument manufacturers getting more and more adventurous and outside-the-box with their wood choices. With more types of tonewood in circulation than ever before, it’s difficult to know what’s what – in this article, we’ll look at the most commonly-used tonewoods in the industry, their tonal characteristics, and dig a little deeper into the burning question: how much difference does your choice of tonewood really make?
15 Aug 2016 - 17 min read
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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 | 18 min watch
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Using Acoustic Diffusers in a Recording Studio
You've got your monitors, your desk, your outboard gear, your plugins - but what about the room you're in? Introducing acoustic diffusers!
27 Mar 2016 - 3 min read
