Reviews on The Guitar Pages

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.

How to Buy The Best Beginner Acoustic Guitar

Fri, 14 Feb 2020 16:32:04 +0000

I’ll cut right to it. If you’re looking for a great acoustic guitar to learn how to play, these are the two that I recommend. Both are great for players age 12 and up, and perfect for a teenager who doesn’t want a lame beginner guitar. (hint, the Fender CD-60S comes in some cool colors if that’s important to you). You really can’t go wrong with either of these, and they’re both under $200!

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.

Our Favorite Volume Pedals

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 23:44:05 +0000

A volume pedal is one of the most underrated tools a guitarist can utilize both for live performance where efficiency and professionalism matter, and in crafting the perfect sound that gets the most out of your entire rig. Every single guitar player should have a volume pedal on their pedal board, it’s that important. Our favorite is the Ernie Ball VP Jr. This is a beefy pedal built for maximum durability, premium construction, and perfect functionality.

Recording Tech: MXL DX-2 (SM57 Killer?) Microphone Review

Fri, 17 Jan 2020 23:50:15 +0000

DX-2 Quick Review

The DX-2 Dual Capsule microphone from MXL is a unique dynamic mic that provides a full range of tones via two independent cardioid capsules, making it a choice mic for dialing in the perfect guitar or bass amp tone. The DX-2 is built like a tank, and feels as solid as its ubiquitous amp mic brethren. This mic is also quite affordable coming in at $79.99. This is a great addition to your set of amp and instrument mics, or a perfect starter mic if you’re just getting into recording. While the DX-2 won’t be replacing the SM57 anytime soon, it is certainly a worthy mic to have in quiver right alongside of it.

The Best Beginner Fender Guitars

Thu, 02 Jan 2020 21:18:07 +0000

Fender is an American guitar manufacturer who has been making guitars and other instruments since they started in 1946. Many people recognize the Fender name, and think of them when looking for a beginner guitar.

The Best Beginner Classical Guitar

Tue, 29 Oct 2019 14:01:55 +0000

Many beginner guitar programs and classes require starting on a classical guitar, but why is this? While the nylon strings of a classical guitar tend to be easier to press down than acoustic steel strings, this is not the main reason. Classical guitar lends itself perfectly to learning how to read and play along to music notation, gaining dexterity in the fretting hand, and situational string awareness with the hand plucking the strings.

The Best First All Tube Guitar Amp To Buy

Wed, 02 Oct 2019 03:56:44 +0000

The first all tube guitar amp that you should buy is the Fender Blues Jr. This is such a versatile, great sounding amp that is perfect for practice, gigs, hauling to and from practice, and using with your favorite effects pedals. Every guitar player progresses up to a tube amp at some point, and when that time comes for you the Fender Blues Jr will not disappoint.

The Ultimate Guitar Pages Gift Guide for 2019

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 14:07:28 +0000

It’s that time of year again! Time to start thinking about gifts for your guitar playing loved ones or people you tolerate and need to get a gift for.

Do they play guitar? Great, get them a guitar gift. But you know what? Getting something for a guitar player is not always easy. With thousands of accessories, styles, and brands it can be impossible to know what makes a good gift. Well I’ve scoured with web, and these are my top 20 gifts for guitar players for 2019.

The Best First Effects Pedal

Wed, 25 Sep 2019 04:39:00 +0000

The best first guitar effects pedal to buy is the Boss DS-1 Distortion Pedal. This is a great pedal for beginner guitar players, and an effect that almost every guitarist has in their arsenal. While there may be more focused pedals for heavy metal distortion, the BOSS DS-1 handles all types of distortion with ease and is a ubiquitous effect in the world of rock guitar.

The Best Beginner Fender Electric Guitar Amp

Mon, 23 Sep 2019 01:15:03 +0000

updated Jan. 23rd, 2020 to include in-depth reviews and FAQ about beginner amps

You got your first electric guitar, but now you need something to play it through. While there are options for playing an electric guitar without an amplifier, I strongly suggest picking up on of these feature packed beginner electric guitar practice amplifiers. A guitar and an amplifier go together like bagels and cream cheese, and no one wants to eat a plain bagel. Unless you’re a real sicko.

Guitar Gadgets: The Pick-a-Palooza DIY Guitar Pick Punch

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 14:00:19 +0000

Quick Review

The Pick-a-Palooza is an awesome gift for any guitar player in your life. Most guitar accessories are incredibly personal and hard to gift. I for one know how picky I am when it comes to string brands, straps, or effects, but this is a fun gift that can be useful to any player at any level. It’s easy to see why this is on Amazon’s top gifted list.

The Best Simple Recording Setup

Sat, 19 Jan 2019 23:25:58 +0000

I’m sitting here on my couch looking at recording gear and starting thinking, what is the best recording setup for a living room or small apartment?

These days there are unlimited options for recording setups from interfaces and headphones, to microphones and cables. I did a ton of research when finalizing my simple recording setup and have settled on the gear listed below. This fills my need for a recording setup that is perfect for any player who will be recording in their living room or apartment. Let’s dive into the gear in this setup, why I chose them, and what you need to know to get started.

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.

The Ultimate Guitar Gift Guide for 2018

Sat, 24 Nov 2018 17:23:09 +0000

Check out the New 2019 Ultimate Guitar Gift Guide Here

Finding the perfect gift for someone can always be a daunting challenge, but if they are a guitar player, then you’ve come to the right place. Below is my top 20 list of gifts for guitar players for 2018.

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.