Andy Fraser 
Whilst being a fairly big name in the world of guitars Jackson don’t have the same recognition as Fender, Gibson, Ibanez etc. But are Jackson guitars good? They certainly have some famous names endorsing them and are mainly known for metal. That’s where a lot of their popularity amongst guitarists comes from. Let’s take a …
A fundamental part of a guitar are its frets. If you’re not sure what the frets on a guitar are they’re actually the the strips of metal along the neck, also known as ‘fretbars’. They are what determines the pitch of the note(s) that is produced when you play the guitar – that is plucking …
The number of frets and the scale length of your guitar is important. It affects how you play and the feel of the guitar. So how many frets does a Gibson Les Paul have? For the most part the answer is 22 frets. Most Gibson guitars, and also Epiphone guitars, have 22 frets as standard. …
Orange amplifiers are amongst the biggest guitar amplifier brands on the planet. They make some of the most famous and widely used amps for both beginners through to very famous, professional musicians. But how good are they really? What makes orange amps so popular and why? Let’s take a look at the history of orange …
Looking for the latest guitar industry statistics and trends? We’ve got you covered. The last couple of years has been an fascinating one for the guitar industry. COVID has had a major impact on sales and interest in the guitar and with the continued and rising popularity of guitarists like Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift …
Fender are one of the most famous and leading brands in the world of guitars and music in general. As these Fender statistics will demonstrate, they dominate in the guitar industry and are a huge power when it comes to selling guitar gear. Not only that but their history and heritage means they’ve had some …
If you’re thinking about learning to play the guitar but aren’t sure which you should start with first: acoustic or electric, this guide is for you. Many new guitarists struggle with deciding if one is better than the other when starting out. Being a complete novice to the guitar can make you unsure of the …
Can a small tube amp really do it all? That’s the aim of the Orange Rocker 15, a 15 watt 1×10 combo that has been designed for quiet home practice, use in the studio/rehearsal rooms and small or medium sized gigs. So can it really hope to deliver on all those fronts? I’ve owned my …
You may have seen guitars with a shape cut out of their body. That shape usually looks like a fancy letter “f” and is imaginatively called an “f-hole”. But what is an f-hole in a guitar? Simply: it’s a shape that is cut out from the body of the guitar (or other instrument) that affects …
The term ‘chambered body’ is used a lot when talking about guitars. But what is a chambered guitar body? And what are the benefits of one? Simply: a chambered guitar body has ‘chambers’ routed in it that act like air pockets to make it lighter. Guitar body’s come in lots of different shapes, sizes and …