Accessories on The Guitar Pages

Best Guitar Strap for a Gibson ES-335

Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:17:19 +0000

The best guitar strap to use with a Gibson ES-335, based on the guitar’s weight, is 2.5” wide and made from leather or suede. In this article we’ll dive into some other strap options, and discuss which strap locks are the best choice for the 335.

The Best Metronomes for Guitar

Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:15:22 +0000

Getting a metronome may not be quite as fun as a new fuzz pedal, or a new guitar amp, but they are an important part of learning to play in time. Metronomes range from free on up to about $200 for an all wood mechanical option made in Germany. In this article I’ll arrange, in order, my favorite metronomes and go into detail about which one to get.

The Best Capos For Guitar

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 19:48:11 +0000

A capo is the bread and butter accessory of guitar players from all genres. Much like a clip on tuner, every guitarist should have a capo or two lying around the practice room or tucked away in their guitar case.

The Best Clip On Tuners for Guitar

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 19:53:45 +0000

While I’ve written about the best clip on tuners in the past, that article was more than two years ago and it’s time for an update. While not a ton has changed in clip on tuner tech since then, I’ve found a new favorite clip on tuner that I think everyone should have. Two years ago I pickup up the D’Addario Eclipse and haven’t bought another clip on tuner since. It is cheap, chromatic, has an incredibly long battery life, and has worked fantastically well on all of my guitars both acoustic and electric, and on my bass too.

Which Type of Soldering Iron to Use for Guitar Electronics

Fri, 24 Jan 2020 00:25:48 +0000

Soldering is a skill that can save you time and money by allowing you to do electronics work on your own guitars. Learn this easy skill, purchase a nice soldering tool, and you’ll never have to take your guitars to a tech for jack repairs, pot replacements, or pickup swaps. Soldering is not only easy, but it allows you more flexibility to test different components, something that would cost a fortune if you were paying a guitar tech.

The Right Guitar Strap Will Make You Play Better

Wed, 09 Jan 2019 06:06:52 +0000

The guitar strap is one of the most customizable and recognizable guitar accessories. After you buy a guitar, you may not be able to change the color or finish, but a well paired strap can accentuate, or regulate the overall look and feel. Whether it’s a well crafted leather strap, or a plain black nylon one, finding the right strap is important.

My 5 Favorite Capos

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 19:46:11 +0000

A capo is an absolute necessity for all guitar players, especially acoustic players. Having a capo or two within arms reach in your practice space is will give you more options to explore other keys and even different tunings. These are my 5 favorite capos that I have used.

My 5 Favorite Clip-on Tuners

Sat, 17 Nov 2018 17:48:06 +0000

I just wrote an updated post for the best clip on tuners. Check it out here! I have used the D’Addario Eclipse for the past 2 years straight and love it. Spoiler alert: the Snark still makes the list.