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Gripperzz for guitar picks

Guitar picks with grip Although a lot of brands of guitar picks with grip surfaces guarantee the best grip, they finally don’t stick to your needs.Everybody has had the feeling more than once; your pick doesn’t stay between your fingers the way you want. After a long time of experimenting with the best grip options […]

The right guitar effects pedal order

The right pedal order. Did you ever wonder where to put that specific pedal on the pedalboard? It really matters where you place effects pedals in the signal chain. In this blog we will talk about the best place for effects pedal in the guitar signal chain. The answer is simple: there is no right […]

Best guitar picks for beginners

What are the best guitar picks for beginners When you are new to guitar and especially to electric guitar, there are many things related to that. Think of different kinds of guitars, amps, effects pedals, playing styles, music and more.What could be the best guitar picks for beginners, might not be the first thing to […]

Overtones and undertones in guitar sound

What are overtones and undertones in guitar sound? If you play the note A on the high E-string (5th fret) on your guitar, this A would be (depending on tuning) 440 Hz. This is called the main pitch frequency. It’s the easiest to recognize in the sound. Also known as the fundamental frequency. Besides this frequency, […]

Guitar compressor pedal, how to use.

What is a compressor pedal? To start with the most important question, what is it and how to use a compressor pedal for guitar actually?A compressor controls the dynamic range of your instrument. Hard notes become softer and soft notes become louder. A compressor protects against excessive peaks in your signal and ‘smears your sound […]

Big Muff: First ever and best distortion pedal?

The Big Muff by Electro Harmonix, developed in 1969, is ​​one of the most iconic pedals in the history of stompboxes.Designed by Bob Myers and Mike Matthews. Since its birth, many versions of this iconic pedal appeared. For many people Big Muff is the best distortion pedal available. Some of the many versions of the […]

Mandolin picks

Mandolin picks have a big effect on sound and playability of your mandolin and your playing.The best mandolin picks definitely boost your sound, speed and volume. Mandolin picks are important for every mandolin player, because the pick is the direct connection between the musician and the instrument. A mandolin pick must feel comfortable. You should not have too much […]

How to hold a guitar pick

How to hold a guitar pick People new to guitar, often ask us how to hold a guitar pick correctly. This is kind of basic for effective and comfortable playing.Although there is no “exact” rule for how to hold a plectrum, it might be helpful to learn the basics.We will teach you the step-by-step basics […]

Playing Neo Soul guitar in 5 steps

By Rodrigo Gouveia Playing Neo Soul guitar in 5 steps Today, I’m going to share with you 5 steps to playing Neo Soul guitar that will help you incorporate these elements into your guitar playing. Neo Soul emerged in the mid-90s, blending elements of Soul, Hip Hop, and Jazz. This fusion creates a modern and […]

Bass guitar picks

Best bass guitar picks Many people, new to bass guitar, ask me: What is the best pick for bass guitar?Choosing a bass guitar pick (or plectrum) depends on different factors, such as material, thickness, shape, and texture, to find the best fit for your playing style and sound preference. Bass picks vs guitar picks In […]

Best guitar picks for acoustic

Best high quality guitar picks for acoustic Choosing the best guitar picks for acoustic guitar and the thickness of it, depends on personal preference, the material of the strings and the type of music you play.However, there are some general guidelines that can help you make a decision in choosing the right pick for your […]

Small guitar picks

Are small picks better? You can’t say that, as guitar picks have always to fit someone’s preferences in terms of control, articulation, size and other aspects. You like it, or you don’t. In fact, there are no bad or wrong shapes of plectrums. Small plectrums seem to appear in a special place in the plectrum […]

Beveled guitar picks

Beveled guitar picks Beveled guitar picks are (mostly) thicker guitar picks (plectrums) designed with a shape that narrows at one end, as opposed to a traditional flat edge.In some cases, only the tip is beveled, but many picks have beveled edge all over.Another word for beveled may be tapered. Slanted angle picking Slanted means that […]

How to make your guitar sound better

Read here how to make your guitar sound better How to make the guitar sound better is one of the things all guitar players deal with. Whether you are new at guitar or an advanced player, everybody is on the search for better tone.Especially for those who are new to guitar and want to know […]