Before deciding to learn guitar it’s good to know how hard it is. And the honest answer is yes, learning guitar is hard. It requires consistent practice, dedication and putting in a lot of hours. It may look easy when you see people play, even just basic strumming, but it really isn’t. I don’t say …
Knowing how long to practice guitar can be frustrating. Do you really need to put in long hours to improve? I’ve always been interested in how long other guitarists practice for. To see whether I’m in the same area or more/less than the average. So I decided to look at what everyone was doing. I …
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. …
If you’re thinking about learning guitar you probably have a lot of questions. It can be daunting taking the first step and committing to learning an instrument. How hard will it be? Will I need lessons? What do I need to buy first? Where do I begin? And so on. So before you run out …
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 …