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Guitar Humor Guitar humor and philosophical anecdotal comments about the guitar and music. Check them out when you have a few moments to relax and smile. We guitarists have a good sense of humor; well, that's been my experience. Nothing like a good guitar joke to help us get through the day. It's hard [...] The post Guitar Humor – Moments and Philosophical appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

Some of the glossaries of terms for the Gibson Les Paul electric guitar described here are also valid for many other electric guitars and acoustics. Many of these terms are worth remembering; alternatively, bookmark this page for future reference. 60's neck The flatter, thinner neck profile was adopted on Les Pauls and most SG Electric [...] The post Glossary of Gibson Les Paul Guitar Terms appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

The Harrisons house is in Melaleuca Drive on Hamilton Island. It was a long way from their Henley-on-Thames mansion in the UK, which was their principal residence at that time. The post George Harrison’s House on Hamilton Island Australia appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

Fender's collection of amps has a lot to offer in useful features and great tone. We're all familiar with their excellent classic tube-driven amps of old, which guitars players still love. But looking at their current lineup of digital solid-state amps, it is amazing how good these amps are. Further to the change in the [...] The post Fender Mustang LT25 Review: Is It More Than Just a Practice Amp? appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

In the past 10 to 15 years, we've witnessed significant increases in digital technology as it applies to the guitar world. Digital guitar effects are hugely popular, and Digital amp modeling isn't exactly a novelty either; there've both been around since the 1990s. However, things are now at a whole new level with the [...] The post Have Digital Modelling Amps Become Better than the Real Thing? appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

Acoustic guitars are stringed instruments usually built from wood (tonewoods). The design and materials used will determine the guitar's overall tone, and for the most part, most of the instrument's parts are challenging to change while others are relatively easy to swap out. The most obvious is the guitar strings. One of the most [...] The post Choosing the Right String Gauge for Acoustic Guitar: Beginner’s Guide appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

Distortion, in context to the electric guitar, is a specific type of tone. It's a tone often described as a "gritty," growling ballsy type of tone. Its usually achieved by high gain settings on an amp. The opposite to distortion is, referred to as a "clean" or low gain tone. Effect pedals designed for [...] The post Distortion Explained: What’s the Difference Between Distortion, Overdrive, and Fuzz appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

For many beginners, the concept of a guitar scale length may not seem all that important. We mean, all guitars pretty much look the same, right? Why would someone even need to consider scale length as a factor? The scale length of your guitar will make much more of a difference than you think. [...] The post Guitar Scale Length – Why It Matters appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more

One of the great things about learning how to play the guitar is that it is a never-ending quest. No matter if you are a beginner just starting or a seasoned pro with a ton of experience under your belt, there is always something new to learn - and that's a good thing! In our [...] The post Pros and Cons of Taking Formal Guitar Lessons appeared first on Guitar Players Online ..read more