Dean are one of those guitar makers that don’t get a lot of recognition. While they’re often overlooked they actually have an impressive history. But are Dean guitars any good? Their guitars have been endorsed and used by some famous names and bands over the years. And they’ve managed to survive amongst the bigger brands. …
The new Squier Sonic range is a replacement for Squiers Bullet range – at this point their most affordable guitars. It will become Squiers entry point for beginner guitarists looking for their first guitar. But how does the Squier Sonic compare to the other ranges of Squier guitars? Are they made differently, do they sound …
Bass guitar and electric guitar are both great instruments. They contribute so much to the sound and feel of many musical genres and styles. But you might be unsure of what the key differences are between the two guitars. Especially if you’re considering learning to play one. The way they look, are made, play and …
Playing guitar quietly but still sounding good is something many of us want. A lot of us, myself included, are bedroom guitarists and not gigging professionals. So we want ways to play the guitar in our homes and bedrooms that doesn’t sacrifice tone but also isn’t too loud and doesn’t annoy family or neighbors. So …
The Squier Mini Stratocaster is, as its name implies, a smaller version of the full size Squier Stratocaster. But aside from the obvious, what does that actually mean? How do these two guitars compare and what are the major differences apart from the size. Does being smaller affect how the Mini Strat sounds and plays? …
Squier and Epiphone are two of the most popular entry level guitar brands. They cater for beginners with affordable guitars but also have models that appeal to intermediate players. Having owned guitars by both Squier and Epiphone and played many more I feel well placed to compare them. I’ll look at their history, how they …
The Squier Classic Vibe Series has been a huge success. Across a whole range of types of guitars, from Stratocasters and Telecasters to Jaguars and Jazzmasters, you get high quality instrument for an affordable price. In fact you’d be hard pressed to find a better entry level guitar. It’s why they’re a great choice for …
The guitar bridge is more important than you might first think. It’s play a major role in how a guitar sounds, it’s tuning, intonation, sustain and general playability. But with so many different types of guitar bridges available it can be difficult to know what they do and which is right for you. From classic …
If you’re trying to choose which size guitar to buy you’ll know it’s not easy. Especially if you’re a beginner and don’t know much, if anything, about guitars. I was in that position when I first started out. I didn’t know what the right shape or size guitar would be best for me. I wasn’t …
The length of a guitar cable to the amp would, on the face of it, seem completely unimportant. It couldn’t affect your tone.. right? Well actually that’s wrong. Believe it or not but the guitar cable length does have an impact on tone. A longer cable means the signal of your guitar will face some …