Buyers Guides – Guitars, Amplifiers & Effects

Multi-effect pedals are ideal for guitarists who want to experiment and create new sounds, there are a variety of effects including chorus, delay and distortion which make for great additions. The pedals produce a huge range of tones which allows for creativity and uniqueness. Using just your guitar and amp won’t give you the uniqueness that you are aiming for – the next step would be to include a multi-effects pedal. Roland has a great range available and below we will talk through the options and benefits of each one.... Read More

Firstly, if you are wondering what a Fender Standard Strat is, to put it in simple terms it is a very special guitar. As the guitar comes from Fender, it has got a high standard to live up to, however to no surprise it does exactly that. The Fender Strat is a legendary guitar that many guitarists sought after, over the years legends such as Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and much more have used the guitar to create wonderful music. The standard strat delivers famous Fender tone and classic style,... Read More

Many left-handed guitarists use the wrong instrument for them, they use a right-handed guitar and flip it so the strings are the opposite way round so they can play with their dominant hand, you can get your tunes re-engineered so that you can play that guitar comfortably. However, it would save costs and time if you were to purchase a left-handed guitar which is built with you in mind, the strings are the right way round, you can play comfortably and confidently as all the components are in the right... Read More

When purchasing your acoustic guitar, there are many factors to consider before you make the purchase – but most importantly, the cost of your guitar can be one of the main factors to consider. An affordable guitar does not necessarily mean that the quality is low. There are so many models on the market that are highly sought after, popular guitars that prove that pricing does not affect the performance level. Whether you are after beginners acoustic or you just don’t fancy breaking the bank on a new guitar then... Read More

Whether you are a beginner at a young age, or you are an elderly person wanting to start playing the guitar – there will be something on the market to suit your style, ability and budget. There are so many different styles, shapes and sizes of electric guitars to choose from that it may seem rather daunting. In order to help, we’ve put together this electric guitar buying guide, which we hope will shed some light on the different things for you to be aware of when choosing your first... Read More

When starting out you can choose any guitar you like, as when you have mastered the basics – you can switch around and play whichever one you like. However, if you are wanting to only play the one then it can be a tough decision to make, but when the decision is made you will be on the way to beginning your musical journey. Each guitar has many variations, with there being three different types to choose from you should know what sets them apart from one another. So, acoustic... Read More