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Guitar Tricks Review (2024): Here’s What I Really Think!

Every music enthusiast has considered picking up an instrument at some point in time and, judging by the fact that you’re here, it looks like you have, too! So, your choice of instrument is the guitar, an excellent choice! Guitars are the most versatile and widely loved instrument out there. Looks like you’ve got a …

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One Guitar To Rule Them All: What Kind Of Guitar Did Johnny Cash Play?

If there ever was a pantheon of the greatest and most influential musicians to have ever walked this earth, the Man in Black, Johnny Cash, would certainly be at the high table. Unlike the many one-hit wonders of today, Cash’s discography flaunts numerous celebrated classics, from Ring of Fire and Folsom Prison Blues to I …

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One Guitar All Night Long: What Kind Of Guitar Does Carlos Santana Play

One day, I was lying on the couch, swiping through my playlist for something that would caress my ears. It was filled with monotonic tracks—until the guitars started speaking Spanish! Immediately, my ears attributed that mix of blues and salsa to the iconic Carlos Santana. Though Santana might not be your average virtuoso, his approach …

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A Tale Of Legendary Stripes: What Kind Of Guitar Did Eddie Van Halen Play?

Spearheaded by one of the most influential hard-rock guitarists of the past century, Van Halen is the quintessential rock band of the 80s (skedaddle, Mötley Crüe megafans). The band is behind some of the most memorable and decade-defining tunes, from Hot for Teacher and Dance the Night Away to Panama and Runnin’ with the Devil. …

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An Iconic Trail Of Acoustic Pop: What Kind Of Guitar Does Taylor Swift Play

A lot of musicians can’t get around the fact that Taylor Swift is primarily a songwriter and a performer. Actually, Swift has never proclaimed she’s a professional guitarist. I’d say she’s proven brilliance in amassing popularity via her narrative songwriting, which focuses on the setbacks and affection stories she’s stumbled upon. She ingeniously pairs her …

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What Kind Of Guitar Did B.B. King Play?

It was 1949 in a flaring Arkansas dance hall when young legendary bluesman B.B. King learned that the fight that started the fire was over a woman named Lucille. Ever since that day, the king of blues started using the name “Lucille” for all his guitars, from Gibsons to Fender Telecasters. It’s important to keep …

What Kind of Guitar Does James Taylor Play

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What Kind of Guitar Does James Taylor Play?

We’ve seen fire and we’ve seen rain, but we’re yet to see anyone come close to James Taylor’s unique interpretation of folk-rock music. Albums like Sweet Baby James, New Moon Shine, and Gorilla, just to name a few, will forever have a special place in the hearts and souls of many.  James Taylor can play …

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No Soundholes Since Day One: What Kind of Guitar Does Lindsey Buckingham Play

Could you imagine that a Mickey Mouse guitar has sparked Lindsey Buckingham’s first venture into the guitar world? I mean, how could such a guitar make Buckingham so picky with his guitars, and so versatile too? What kind of guitar does Lindsey Buckingham play exactly? His unique fingerprint embodied in the merger of spontaneous fingerpicking …

What Kind of Guitar Does Garth Brooks Play

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The Holy Grail of Steel Strings: What Kind of Guitar Does Garth Brooks Play

Back in 1996, Garth Brooks was readying up for his most sought-after world tour in Atlanta. The country legend was overhyped to throw his virtuosic albums “Fresh Horses” and “Sevens” to the masses.  He used to rock a Takamine EN15C for his records, including my all-time favorite “The Change” that still arouses the sentiments of …

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Best Gifts for Guitar Players in 2024

Do you have a guitar player in your life and want to find them the perfect gift? Even if your friend or family member already has several guitars, there are many other related gifts that he or she will love. There are many awesome gifts that your guitarists may find useful, or wouldn’t buy for …

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How to Sing and Play Guitar at the Same Time

Despite how at ease legendary guitar-playing frontmen like Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and Gary Moore seem to be while rocking the stage, singing while playing the guitar is fairly challenging.  The level of difficulty that you’re going to face as a guitarist trying to sing with your hands on the fretboard depends on your experience …

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What Age Is Best to Start Guitar Lessons?

All extracurricular music activities can be remarkably beneficial for adolescents. Studies indicate that music training can positively affect cognitive skills, school grades, personality, and more.  According to another study, music students tend to score notably higher than non-musical peers in maths, science, and English. Not to mention other effects beyond the scope of this post.  …

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Fender Play vs Guitar Tricks – Which Is Better?

Both Fender Play and Guitar Tricks are brilliant online guitar course programs, but with Fender Play arriving only recently to the scene, can it compete with the 2 decades Guitar Tricks has offered its customers? We looked at each program’s content, instructors, video quality, website interface, and of course, the price. Which online guitar course …

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All Stringed Awards: The Best Guitarist In The World

Have you ever wondered, who’s the best guitarist in the world? Talking about a single player as the best guitarist in the world would be tremendously unfair. So, in this article, we will examine the most notorious guitarists alive and of all time by several categories, to pay homage to the best guitarists in the …

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How To Play Lead Guitar

It’s time to step out of the shadows and finally be the guitar hero you want to be! Perhaps you’ve been practicing hard the solo parts of your favorite songs, or maybe you’re tired to play the rhythm bits and are ready to move on to a greater challenge. In this article, you will learn …