Posts by George Loveridge

Is Building a Guitar Hard? Everything You Need to Know

It can be expensive to grab yourself that dream axe. However, your new guitar is only a few nuts and bolts away. Is building a guitar hard?

Boss Katana-Air EX: Take that Premium Boss Sound Anywhere

The Katana series has become legendary amongst professional and practising guitarists. But can you really get premium tones from this wireless amp?

Must Have Beginner Guitar Pedals: 5 Essential Effects

Are you tired of hearing the same old sounds? This list of must have beginner guitar pedals will help you totally transform your sound!

Ukulele for Beginners: Useful Songs to Know

Learning a new instrument is exciting. However, knowing where to start is often challenging. Let's look at ukulele for beginners.

Guitar Barre Chords: Why are they Important?

Does your playing need an extra kick? Barre chords aren't actually as bad or as hard as you think. Let's look at why they're important.

Best Beginner Riffs: Cool Guitar Songs to Get You Started

Our pick of the best beginner riffs will help you on your guitar-playing journey. Without getting you kicked out of guitar center. 

Understanding Song Arrangements: What do they Mean?

Understanding song arrangements will give you a much better idea of how to write music. From intros to bridges, what do they mean?

How to Write a Chord Progression: Songwriting for Guitar

Chords are the foundations, the building blocks of music. How to write a chord progression is important. Let's look at songwriting for guitar.

Top 5 Drop C Riffs: From John Mayer to Drowning Pool

Do you like your riffs fast and loud? Look no further! Our pick of the Top 5 Drop C Riffs will satisfy that desire. Let's take a look... 

Top 5 Blues Techniques: Blues Basics for Beginners

Bend or slide? We've got you covered! Stick around for our pick of the top 5 blues techniques. Check out these blues basics for beginners.

Top 5 Drop D Riffs: From Muse to Led Zeppelin

Looking for a new set of riffs? Opening a new dimension for your playing, these top 5 Drop D riffs are exactly what you've been searching for.

How to Improve Guitar Skills: Effective Devices You Should Know

Learning guitar is a long journey. Knowing the right skills are essential. Check out these effective devices to help improve your guitar skills. 

Composing for Guitar: Reasons Behind Riffs

Chord progressions and riffs are great. But, you need effective techniques when composing for guitar. Check out these reasons behind riffs...

BOSS ME-90: Premium Sounds from Compact Stomp Box

Honey, I shrunk the GT-1000! With a compact design and a lower price tag, can the BOSS ME-90 offer the same power and versatility? Let's find out.

Practise Techniques for Improving as a Guitarist

Not everyone's a born guitar hero. To help you improve, check out our pick of practise techniques that will help you improve as a guitarist.

Gig Bag Essentials: What Every Guitarist Needs to Have

For the guitarist on the move, it's hard to know what you might need. Extra Strings? Tuner? Studio or stage, here are some gig bag essentials.

How a Capo Changes Key: The Songwriter’s Secret Weapon

Allowing guitarists to access new sounds effortlessly, let's find out how a capo changes key and why they're a songwriter's secret weapon.

Right-Hand Techniques for Improving as a Guitarist

Fast fingers are all well and good for playing guitar. If you're wanting to change things up then these right-hand techniques are for you.

Why the Metronome is Important: Practising to a click

The metronome is a vital tool. Whether you're starting out or recording your next album, let's look at why the metronome is important. 

Top 5 Guitar Tunings: Which is best for your music?

From E standard to Drop C, tunings are a great way to change up your playing! Let's delve into some guitar tunings you may not have considered.

Toby’s Tones: a new Blackstar Toby Lee Signature Edition

From child prodigy to renowned blues guitarist, this Blackstar St. James is Toby Lee's signature model. But, who is he? Let's have a look...

Gretsch Double Platinum Collection: 140 years of “Great Gretsch Sound”

To celebrate their 140th birthday, six new swanky guitars arrive in the Gretsch Double Platinum Collection. Let's take a closer look...

Eddie’s 80s Classic Returns! BOSS reissues the SDE-3000

Boss reissues an 80s rackmount classic, the SDE-3000 in a pedal format! Looking for those signature 80s EVH tones? Then look no further...

Top 5 Guitar Techniques – Essential skills you need to know!

Does your playing need shaking up a bit? With these top 5 guitar techniques, you'll be able to master riffs and improve your playing!