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Guitar Maintenance 101: How to Keep Your Axe Clean

Guitar maintenance is fiercely overlooked by players around the world. We spend a lot of time with and a lot of money on our guitars. Let's keep them clean.

Mastering Guitar Tone: Tips for crafting your signature sound

Getting the right guitar tone can feel like an endless quest. Here, we'll showcase what you need to be the master of your sound.

Guitar Accessories: Essential Upgrades to Improve Your Guitar

Guitar accessories can play a huge part in transforming your axe. From pots to pickups, let's check out some effective ways to switch things up.

Effective Guitar Practice: Maximise Results for Your Playing

Effective guitar practice is essential for levelling up as a guitar player. Working hard, or hardly working? Let's look at better ways to improve.

Best Bass Effects: Adding Depth to Your Music!

Your bass playing provides the whole vibe. But what if you want to spice things up? Our list of the best bass effects will keep things fresh. 

Budget Delay Pedals: The Best Value Alternatives For You

Are your solos missing that extra flare? Well, it looks like you'll need a budget delay pedal. Let's check out a few options...

Beginner Guitar Solos: Songs That are Easier Than They Sound

Beginner guitar solos don't have to be basic! Let's look at a few iconic guitar solos that you can learn as a beginner...

Chord Progressions for Guitar: 5 Combinations for Your Playing

Chord progressions are the building blocks for any song. Fast riffs are cool, but let's learn about the core foundations first.

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!

Right-Hand Techniques: A Comprehensive Guide for Bass Guitar

Right-hand techniques for bass players are often overlooked. Beginner or boss, let's look at some ways to improve your playing technique.

The Best Telecaster for Rock, Blues and Metal

Finding the best Telecaster is hard. But it is easier to search for the ideal model based on genre. So, stay with us as we look through various models.

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.

Tops and Flops: Bent Necks and Broken Dreams

This week's Tops and Flops sees the revival of a Telecaster with a bent neck, and other highlights in the week of a musician.

Walking Bass Lines: What Are They? How You Can Use Them

Walking bass lines paved the way for rock and roll. Without them, there would be nothing. But where did it all start and how can you use them?

Why Are Scales Important on Guitar? Secrets You Should Know

Why are scales important on guitar? We don't like learning them, but they sure are good to know! Let's take a closer look.

Best Gigging Guitars: 5 Reliable Options for Live Use

The best gigging guitars should be useable, reliable and good to play. Here, we've got all of those qualities, and we've also considered value for money.

90s Bass Lines: The Secret Behind Their Timeless Groove

These 90s bass lines have so much character and energy. Working across pop, rock and grunge, let's see how to play these awesome bass parts.

Tops and Flops: Launching a Podcast & Guitar Upgrades

In this week's Tops and Flops, we look at launching a new podcast and replace some broken tuners on my Telecaster.

The Best Guitar Harmonies: Magical Riffs with 3rd and 5ths

These guitar harmonies come from a bygone era of rock music. Showcasing the beautiful relationship between two guitars, let's check out these elevated tracks.

50s Guitar Riffs: Timeless Tracks That Changed Music Forever

These 50s guitar riffs set a foundation for what should proceed them. With 5 tracks to choose from, you'll be rockin' around the clock in no time.

70s Bass Lines: Unlocking the Funk on Four Strings

These 70s bass lines will turbocharge your bass playing. 5 tracks dedicated to smooth melodies, compete with TABs so that you can master these skills at home.

Looper Pedals: 5 Great Value Options For Your Music

Looper pedals are a perfect tool for creating music on the spot. For bedroom jams or on the street vibes, these 5 loopers represent great value for money.

80s Bass Lines: Big Hair Bass Bops for Your Playing

80s bass lines are fast, exciting and fun to play! With these 5 examples, there's something for beginners, pro players, and anyone in-between.

How String Gauges Influence Technique and Tone

String Gauges play a pivotal role in not only how you sound, but how you play. Let's see what differences they can make for you.