One of the most important and satisfying things about playing the guitar is having one that plays well. The only way to achieve this is to perform a regular setup. This involves checking the neck relief, frets, action, pickup height, intonation, and making sure that any mechanical parts on the guitar work smoothly. This guide will provide you with a step by step on how to setup your guitar prop...

Staying in tune is probably the most crucial, and yet can be the most annoying thing about playing the guitar. Even if you are a professional musician with years of playing experience, an out of tune guitar can make you sound no more impressive than a complete beginner. This is why maintaining your guitar to stay in tune is important. The first and most obvious thing to check is that you are in...

Yes that’s right! You can record your own tracks on your PC for free! There are lots of great products out there, both hardware and software, which are aimed specifically at music production. Whether it be sequencing software, mixers, plugins, or audio interfaces, they all do their own specific job, and they do it well (most of the time). The downside for many home musicians however, is p...

Experimenting with and using effects can be one of the most enjoyable things about playing the electric guitar. Using them on recordings can add sparkle to your guitar tracks, and using them live can add a whole new dimension and “wow” factor to a performance. It can often become addictive to have a whole rack of effects, purely just for messing around with. Some effects don’t even have ...

Still rockin’? I hope so! Now you’ve got your amp and effects set up, lets have a closer look at the controls found on them. Here are some tips on getting a good sound. Now remember, what might sound good to one person might not sound so good to another, so these are merely guidelines on how to go about achieving the sound you want. No matter what amp or effects unit you have. Chanc...