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Guitar Tuners 101: The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide

Whether you’re performing on-stage, or just practicing at home through your headphones…

The first step after picking up your guitar has always been the same…

You gotta get in-tune.

While purists might argue that it’s better to tune by ear (and I’d mostly agree)…

In the real world, there are a million-and-one situations when tuners are simply more practical.

Which is why it’s always smart to keep one close-by.

However…with so many styles to choose from, finding the ideal tuner for your circumstance is a challenging task.

So to help you out, I’ve created the following guide explaining each of the different options, and how they compare.

First, let’s start with a brief history lesson…

The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Stands for Stage and Studio

In the beginning, we all make the same mistake…

You assume that all guitar stands are the same. So you buy the first one you see.

Or worse yet, you shop around, and buy the cheapest one you can find.

And virtually every one of us has at least one guitar bearing a scar from that mistake.

Because as we all discover eventually…a good guitar stand is one of the wisest investments you can make.

Not only does it keep your guitar safe from damage…

It also keeps that expensive condenser mic, and any other nearby equipment safe as well.

The only problem is…when shopping for a stand, it’s not always obvious how to separate the good ones from the bad.

So for today’s post, I’ll explain all the key differences in this comprehensive guide comparing the 7 most popular types of guitar stands.

Let’s begin. First up…

The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Pickups for Under-the-Hood Musicians

As guitar players, we’re always on the never-ending quest for better tone.

We try different strings, amps, pedals, etc…

But one thing that most us dare not mess with is pickups.

Because quite frankly, they’re intimidating.

And the mere thought of tearing out the guts of your beautiful guitar can be sickening…

Even to the “more-experienced”.

However…

If you’re one of the brave few who dare to explore this aspect of the instrument, you’re at a huge advantage.

Because…at front of the signal chain, pickups generate that initial “tonal foundation”…upon which everything else is built.

And so…for today’s post I’ve created a detailed introduction to the world of guitar pickups to help you guys get started on this in-depth topic.

Sound good? Then let’s begin…

The Definitive Guide to Guitar Strings for Acoustic/Electric Guitar

As guitar players, we all know the importance of good set of strings…

Don’t we?

We’ve all heard the difference between cheap ones and the good ones.

And we’ve heard the difference between old ones and fresh ones.

(And if you can’t hear the difference…try recording them through a nice condenser mic, and listen back on some good studio monitors.)

The difference will be OBVIOUS.

But ask a guitar player WHY he uses his particular make and model of strings…

And you’re not likely to receive much of an answer.

Because the truth is…

The vast major of guitar players simply don’t know shit about their strings.

So the goal of today’s post is to solve this problem. If you’re shopping for strings, whether it’s electric, acoustic, or classical, and you’re not sure what to buy…THIS POST IS FOR YOU.

Let’s begin. First off…

Guitar Capos 101: The Definitive Guide

If you ever play guitar for family or friends…

I’m willing to bet you often get asked about your capo…

What is that thing?

And why do you move it after each song?

For some reason, people who don’t play guitar are endlessly fascinated by it…

Yet most of us who do, think they’re all the same.

But if you’ve owned multiple capos, then you understand the difference a good one can make.

And you know how a bad one requires constant re-adjusting, and becomes an endless distraction from what you should be focussing on…your playing.

And so…for today’s post I’ve created a comprehensive guide covering the various styles of capos and how they compare.

Let’s begin. First up…