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The Best Guitar Brands For Aspiring Metal Guitarists
Finding the right electric guitar can be tricky, especially if you’re new to playing. These are the guitar brands that we now and trust. If you want quality, these guys have got your back…
Our Top Picks? We test a lot of new guitars out every year, on the road and in the studio. Here’s the best guiatrs right now
Schecter Guitars: Our #1 Right Now
For metal players, it doesn’t get any better than Schecter. From 7 strings and baritones to six string chug machines, it delivers truly insane value for money.
Fender Guitars: The Legacy Brand That Can Do No Wrong
Fender is a legacy brand but it has been kicking ass and taking names these past few years, both with its mainline, high-end stuff and its Player series.
PRS Guitars: For Quality & Build, Look No Further
They look beautiful, they play even better. And with its SE range, they’re now affordable to non-millionaire guitarists as well.terprises with actionable guidance and practical insights.
Squier Guitars: The Perfect Beginner Brand
If you’re new or just starting, Squier is where you should start. You’ll get a quality Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster or even a baritone. It won’t break the bank and it’ll play great too.
Best Mid-Range Electric Guitars
($400 to $999) You’ve learnt the basics, and now you want a better instrument.
Best Beginner Electric Guitars
($100 to $299) Perfect for absolute beginners or anyone interested in learning guitar.
Best High-End Electric Guitars
($1000 to $3000) The high-end, the big leagues. The pro-level options. These are the best of the best right now
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Gibson Faded Les Paul Standards 50s & 60s UPDATED For 2024
Gibson’s back with some updated Faded Les Paul Standards 50s & 60s for 2024 – here’s what you need to know… Gibson Guitar Corporation has announced the release of its 2024 Faded Les Paul Standard 50s and 60s models. The updated guitars build on the designs of their classic predecessors while incorporating minor but significant improvements.…
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The Jesus Lizard Reurns! Rack Review
The Jesus Lizard Returns! Like all album reviews, I will start this one with a personal anecdote, and then talk about how the album was made, with quotes from the band members. But this one is a little special… I was knee-deep into 90’s rock when I first heard The Jesus Lizard. Bands like Nirvana,…
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Boss Katana MKII vs Boss Katana 3: What You Need To Know…
What’s the difference between the Boss Katana MKII and the Boss Katana 3? Should you go for the new model or save some cash an get the MKII? Let’s investigate… Rather than bore your pants off with a long-winded intro that’ll make you bounce back to Google faster than it takes to say, “sweaty muffins”…
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Fender Guitar Series Explained: What You Need To Know…
Here’s literally everything you need to know about Fender’s guitar series: how they work, how they’re different, and which one is right for you… Fender makes a slew of iconic guitars – from the Strat to the Tele to the Jazzmaster. It also produces different versions of these models inside specific “series” across a range…
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Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster vs Fender American Professional II Telecaster
They’re both icons. They’re both expensive. You can only buy one, so which is best: the Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster or the Fender American Professional Telecaster? Tele or Jazzmaster? I’ll let you in on a little secret: whichever one you go for, you’re going to have an amazing guitar. Both of them are utterly,…
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Respire: 2024’s Best Fusion of Music and Social Commentary
Respire returns with the new album Hiraeth that proves to not only be a metallic banger, but a reminder of the dire world we reside in every day. Respire Returns From The Great White North! Life is short, when you take the time to ponder the brief blip that your life registers on the timeline…
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49 Beautiful Chord Progressions For Guitar – No Theory Required!
Learn how to master guitar chord progressions with our beginner’s guide. Learn basic chords, popular progressions, and start creating your own songs with ease Wherever you are on your guitar journey, whether seasoned pro or complete novice, adding a few iconic and beautiful chord progressions to your muscle memory is one of the best things…
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Solar Guitars Drops GC2.6 KILLERTONE (And Our Jaws…)
Solar Guitars has just unveiled its third Jason Frankhouser signature, the GC2.6 KILLERTONE, and it is a proper little stunner with a nice price tag to match Solar Guitars has announced the release of the GC2.6 Killertone Jason Frankhouser signature model. This marks the third collaboration between the brand and the renowned Texan guitarist, aiming…
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Josh Homme’s Other Bands & Projects: A Complete Guide
Josh Homme. The man, the myth, the legend. Here’s all the bands and projects Josh Homme has been involved in over the years… Josh Homme invented desert rock, was instrumental in making stoner rock a thing, popularised down-tuned rock and roll, and is the pride and joy of red-headed males all over the planet. As…
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Queens of the Stone Age Cancel Entire European Tour…
Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) have canceled their remaining tour dates for July due to frontman Josh Homme requiring emergency surgery In an unexpected turn of events, Queens of the Stone Age (QOTSA) have canceled their remaining tour dates for July due to frontman Josh Homme requiring emergency surgery. The announcement was made via…
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