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Best Strings For Drop D Tuning: Get Perfect Tension & Tone
If you’re tuning down to Drop D from standard tuning, you might want to think about switching up your strings. But what are the best strings…
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Best Strings For Drop Tuning: From D Standard To Drop A…
Here’s a handy table that details all the best strings for drop tunings – from D Standard to Drop A…. Chances are, if you’re on this site,…
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The Guitar James Hetfield Could Not Live Without…
James Hetfield has a massive collection of guitars but he does have one guitar that he could not live without… When you’re the frontman and main…
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What Guitars Do Ghost Use? A Ghoulish Guide…
What guitars do Ghost use? In this guide we’ll look at what Tobias Forge uses to record Ghost albums and what his nameless ghouls use when…
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What Guitar Tuning Do Ghost Use? A Quick Guide…
From the brain of Tobias Forge, Ghost – previously known as Ghost BC – has produced some of the biggest metal albums of the past few years. But…
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How To Sound Like KYUSS: Dialin’ In The Desert Sound
If you play guitar and you’re after a guitar tone similar to KYUSS, you’ll need to know how Josh Homme set up his guitar and what…
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15 Guitarists That Use Axe FX (+ Why The Switched)
Axe FX is used by all kinds of guitarists, from The Edge to John Mayer. But what metals bands use Axe FX? Here are some of…
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What Pickups Does James Hetfield Use? A Quick Overview…
James Hetfield is arguably one of the most influential guitarists of all time. His right hand is legendary, as are his riffs. But what pickups does…
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What Pickups Does Josh Homme Use? Let’s Find Out…
Josh Homme has many guitars, most of them odd choices, and plenty of chops. But what pickups does Josh Homme use to dial in his iconic…
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Installing A Speaker Upgrade: The #1 Guide To Enhancing Your Guitar Amp’s Tone!
I hear people ask all the time about making their tone better, and sometimes it can be as easy as a speaker upgrade. Today we go…
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10 Bands That Play In D Standard
D Standard – AKA DGCFAD tuning – is one whole step down from standard tuning. It sounds lower and heavier. And here are 10 metal bands that play…
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Dissecting The 7 Best Guitar Solos Of All Time: What Makes Them Great?
We may not all agree on what the best guitar solos of all time might be, but what makes the timeless solos on this list so…
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Guitar Fretboard: How To Learn The Notes (The EASY Way) – No Theory, Just One, Simple Actionable Hack…
With this simple trick, you can quickly expand how many notes you can find on the guitar fretboard. If you only know the low string, this…
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Starting A Band Part 2: Essential PRO Steps After You Conquer The Basics!
We have already talked about how involved it is when starting a band, and what you need to do to get ahead and be a professional.…
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3 Essential Guitar Muting Techniques That’ll Blow Your Mind
One of the main reasons why your playing doesn’t sound professional is that you’re muting sucks. Use these four amazing guitar muting techniques to improve your…
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Drop D vs Drop C – What’s The Difference?
A lot of metal bands use Drop D or Drop C tunings. But what is the difference between Drop D vs Drop C tuning on the…
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Sustainiac Pickup Fixes: The #1 Guide To Troubleshooting This Amazing Pickup!
This is the #1 question I get. Sustainiac pickup fixes may seem complex, but it is easy! People often over complicate the issue, and today we…
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Fuzz vs Distortion: Which is Best / What’s The Difference?
When it comes to pedals, things can get messy quickly – and expensive. But what is the difference between fuzz and distortion? And which is best for…
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Locking Tuners 101: The BEST Guide To This PRO Upgrade!
What are locking tuners? Are locking tuners worth it? How do they benefit my guitar? Today we will go over all of this and talk about…
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What Are P90 Pickups Good For? Let’s Find Out…
When it comes to pickups, you have lots of options. Humbuckers are very popular. Ditto single-coil pickups. But what are P90 pickups good for? Let’s find…
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What Is Line 6 Edit? The #1 Guide To Crafting Amazing Tones!
The Line 6 Edit software can be a little intimidating at first. But if you take a look at it, from a different perspective, it really…
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12 Guitar Fretboard Hacks That Every Beginner Should Know
Learning the guitar fretboard is almost like learning another language. Today, we break down some of the best shortcuts to getting the most out of your…
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The 7 Most Common Guitar Tunings Used In Music
You can tune your guitar however you like but there are certain guitar tunings that are most commonly used by professionals and amateur players alike. In…
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Drop D Tuning on Guitar Explained (For Absolute Beginners)
Drop D tuning on guitar is an alternative tuning. Used predominantly in rock, metal, and blues, Drop d tuning is a great tool to have in…
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What Is A Trembucker? Don’t Worry, We Didn’t Know Either!
I had seen the question come up on several forums before. “What is a Trembucker?” in regards to a Seymour Duncan Pickup model. I did not…
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What Is A Line 6 Helix? We Break Down The Powerful Beast!
The Line 6 Helix is one of the most popular processors on the market. But what is a Line 6 Helix? For people new to digital…
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Is Line 6 HX Stomp Worth it? A Second Opinion!
Lots of people wonder is Line 6 HX Stomp worth it, since it is often viewed as a baby Helix. But that is not the case,…
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What Pickups Does Adam Jones Use?
Adam Jones of TOOL has one of the most instantly recognizable guitar tones in the business. But what pickups does Adam Jones use? TOOL is one…
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Must Have For Recording Guitar: The 4 Essentials For PRO Results!
What are the items that are “Must have For recording guitar”? There are a few things you need to get up and running, but the good…
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What Guitars Do Mastodon Use? Brent n’ Bill’s Gear Detailed…
Mastodon put the ARRR in guitars. As metal bands go, Mastodon is well and truly up there with the greats. But what guitars do Mastodon use?…
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What is D Standard Tuning? Tutorial & Tips For New Players
D Standard tuning is a great option if you’re going for a heavier sound. Mastodon uses D Standard a lot. Here’s everything you need to know…
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Is Line 6 Helix Easy To Use? A Look Into The Powerful Processor!
Helix is everywhere these days. But is Line 6 Helix easy to use? That’s gong to depend on a lot of different factors, and today we…
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What Guitars Do Meshuggah Use?
Meshuggah invented djent. Meshuggah pioneered the use of 8-string guitars in metal. Meshuggah are LEGENDS. But what guitars do Meshuggah use? What Guitars Do Meshuggah Use?…
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What Are Active Pickups? All You NEED To Know!
It’s easy to get confused when checking out the different types of pickups. Today we take a look at active pickups, and how they work. There…
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AADGBE Guitar Tuning (Drop A): Gettin’ LOW N’ DIRTY…
What is AADGBE guitar tuning? What bands use it? And what kind of strings do you need to tune down that low? Let’s dig in and…
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Getting A Pro Guitar Tone: 5 Essential Tips All Beginners Need To Know
What makes an electric guitar sound good? There is no easy answer to this because “tone” is subjective. A guitar is also only as good as…
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How Heavy is The Spark Amp? Let’s Find Out…
How much does Positive Grid’s Spark Amp weigh? Here’s everything you need to know… Positive Grid’s Spark Amp pretty much blew the roof off of NAMM…
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10 Bands That Use Drop C Tuning – EMBRACE THE MIGHTY CHUG!
Drop C tuning sounds heavy – heavy as heck. It also makes playing power chords nice and easy too. Here’s 10 awesome bands that use Drop C…
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What is An FRFR Speaker Cabinet? A Pros & CONS Guide
In this guide, we’ll cover off what an FRFR speaker cabinet is, how they work, how they compare to standard cabs, and the pros and cons…
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Line 6 Helix Recording Techniques: The #1 Guide To Getting Started!
When it comes to Line 6 Helix recording techniques, you have a few different options. This is because the Helix was purposefully designed to be an…
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How Kurt Cobain – And Grunge – Saved The Fender Jaguar
The Fender Jaguar was meant to surpass the Fender Strat and the Tele. But this didn’t happen. On launch in the 1960s, it was something of…
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Every Time I Die Guitar Tunings: What They Use & Why w/ Examples
If you try to look up Every Time I Die guitar tunings, you might get confused. Most of the Tabs I have found are very inaccurate.…
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DGCFAD – The Guitar Tuning of The Gods…
DGCFAD is an alternate tuning you can use on your guitar that is a whole step down from EADGBE. It sounds heavier too which is great…
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BIAS FX Amp List: All The Amps Currently Available…
BIAS FX is one of our favorite guitar amp simulators for Mac and PC. BIAS FX 2 is the latest build of the software and below…
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What Guitar Pick Does James Hetfield Use?
Known for creating some of the best riffs ever and having one of the fastest right hands in the business, this dude needs ZERO introductions. But…
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Deftones Songs In Drop D: A Complete List
A lot of Deftones’ older stuff – arguably its best work – is in Drop D tuning. Here’s a complete list of all Deftones songs in Drop D…
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Starting A Band And Getting Your First Gigs Part 1: A PRO Guide For Jumpstarting Your Career!
So you have some equipment, and you have honed your skills. It’s time to think about starting a band! But there are tons of things that…
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Jimmy Page’s Favourite Guitar is Exactly What You’d Expect It To Be…
Jimmy Page owns and has used many, many guitars over the years, but only one of his guitars has the status of “number 1”… Jimmy Page…
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The Top 5 Doom Metal Tunings: The Ultimate Guide to Going Insanely LOW!
Doom Metal is all about being heavy, slow and foreboding. Sure, you can achieve a heavy guitar sound in standard tuning. But there are several different…
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Led Zeppelin Guitar Tunings: Alternate Tunings Used By The Band
Jimmy Page is one of the greatest guitarists to ever walk the earth, and over the years Mr. Page used an array of alternate guitar tunings…
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