What Makes the Fender Stratocaster a Timeless Classic?
5th August, 2022 by Mitch Laddie
Ask most people to think of an electric guitar and they'll picture a Stratocaster. But what is it about this iconic guitar which has set the Strat apart, and why is it still relevant today?
5 Things To Do Every Time You Practice Guitar
31st May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Want a checklist to ensure your guitar practice is hitting the mark? Read on …..
4 Reasons You Can’t Play Guitar Faster
31st May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Whether you are scaling the heady heights of shred guitar prowess or building a repertoire of honest classic rock, speedy guitar playing is never too far away.
The Story Behind Eddie Van Halen’s Frankenstein Guitar
6th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Not satisfied with his Les Paul, Strat or Destroyer, before changing world of guitar playing, Eddie Van Halen crafted a guitar which shaped history!
3 Reasons Why You Need A Whammy Bar
6th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Whammy bar, tremolo arm, wiggle stick; this ingenious implement commands more respective use than gratuitous dive bombing and wanton waggling!
Forgotten Stars Of ‘90s Shred Guitar
5th May, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Think you know your shredders? In this blog we uncover four top shred guitarists whose names and playing, may have escaped you.
Classic Shred Guitar Albums
4th May, 2022 by Sam Bell
The 80’s & 90’s heralded a new dawn of technical guitar prowess and spawned some of the most excellent shred guitar recordings ever committed to tape. Who makes the list? Read on!
3 Ways To Use A Metronome
25th March, 2022 by Stuart Shields
What is the one thing we could all use more of? Reliable timing. And the best tool for the job … the humble metronome.
Warm Ups - The Missing Part Of Your Guitar Practice Routine?
11th March, 2022 by Stuart Shields
Let’s face it - playing anything on this crazy instrument places demands on fingers and tendons which would cause most physios to wince! So why do so many guitarists skip an all important warm up?