Musically Equipped
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Provides musical instrument reviews, how-to guides, and articles for beginner guitar players and musicians. Phil has been playing music for nearly 20 years. He plays Guitar, Bass, Piano, Drums and loves to compose music. Musically Equipped is dedicated to sharing his music gear experience with those who are new to music.
Musically Equipped
2y ago
After playing this digital piano, I had to write a review. The Donner DEP-20 is hands down the best digital piano under $500. There is nothing else that comes close. There was a time when you couldn’t get a decent digital piano under $1000. That time is over! No longer do you have to choose between high quality features and your budget.
You may not recognize the name Donner. Its a fairly new company, established in 2012, but they have been making quite a name for themselves in that short amount of time. They produce high quality musical instruments and accessories at a very affordable price. L ..read more
Musically Equipped
2y ago
The Tube Amp Dilemma
If you have been playing guitar or researching guitar gear for any amount of time, you’ve probably seen and heard from everyone on the internet that you NEED a tube guitar amplifier! But why? Are they actually that much better? Fear not! I’m hear to help you decide whether a tube amp is right for you. But first, a here is a little explanation on the differences between tube amps and solid state amplifiers.
Or if you want to skip to the end:
Which Amplifier Type Should You Choose?
What is a Tube Amp?
If you were born in or after the 1980’s, like I was, you probably don’t ..read more
Musically Equipped
2y ago
Have you ever played one of those really expensive guitars at the music store, and wondered why doesn’t my guitar play and sound like that? Well I have good news for you. Your cheap axe can sound 10 times better with a few simple upgrades. I have put together a list of the best guitar upgrades. Some of these upgrades are simple drop in replacements.
But before we get into the upgrades, let me explain why those expensive guitars are so expensive. Or if you want to skip the intro, here are the upgrades:
Upgrade Your Strings
Change Out Your Pickups
Replace Bridge and Saddle
Upgrade Your Nut
Repl ..read more
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2y ago
Are you looking for the best acoustic guitar in any price range? Well you have come to the right place. I have listed the best acoustic guitars from budget beginner to tour worthy guitars. Check out my full list in all price ranges.
Best Acoustic Guitar Under $100
Best Acoustic Guitar Under $300
Best Acoustic Guitar Under $500
Best Acoustic Guitar Under $1000
Best Acoustic Guitar Over $1000
Best Beginner Acoustic Guitar Under $100 Jasmine 6 String Acoustic Guitar (S35-SB)
My pick for best beginner acoustic guitar under $100 is the Jasmine S35 Acoustic Guitar. The Jasmine S-35 is a great-look ..read more
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2y ago
Fender Is one of the leading names in the world of music. Their guitars have been played by the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Stevie Ray Vaughn just to name a few. But can a beginner guitar player find a reasonable deal on a guitar made by Fender? The Squire Bullet Stratocaster by Fender is the perfect guitar to fit the bill!
The Most Affordable Guitar Made by Fender – Squire Bullet Stratocaster
The Most Affordable Guitar Made by Fender
Versatility
For beginners
Craftsmanship
Value for money
4.6
Summary
The Squire Bullet Stratocaster b Fender is one of the best beginn ..read more
Musically Equipped
2y ago
So you bought you first guitar, and you’ve learned a few chords, maybe even a few of your favorite songs. You are ready for the big time! This is a great start. Every guitar player has to start somewhere, but if you plan on playing with other musicians in a band, there some essential things you should know. This is a list of a few tips to make your musical journey a bit easier. Here are 5 things a musician needs to know in 2021.
Keeping Your Instrument in Tune
Learning the Notes
A Little Music Theory Goes a Long Way
The Nashville Number System
Regular Guitar Maintenance
1. Keep Your Instrume ..read more
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2y ago
Can you really get a decent guitar and amp for less than $150? You absolutely can! The video above gives a great review of the Best Choice Products 39in Full Size Beginner Electric Guitar Starter Kit. I’ll show you some of the key features of this bad boy and I’ll show you a few of the not so great things as well.
What You Get in the Best Choice Products Guitar Starter Kit
This Kit comes with pretty much everything you need to start playing guitar.
You get quite a bang for your buck when you buy this kit. Getting not just a guitar and practice amp, but a strap, gigbag, picks, extra srtings ..read more
Musically Equipped
2y ago
You Must Tune Your Guitar!
This is a super important step before playing, practicing or jamming with friends. Not tuning up is the fastest way to sound bad. The video above shows how to tune with a clip-on tuner. This is a great choice for an acoustic guitar player. But there are other ways…
Tuning By Ear
Say you are at a friends house or somewhere else with an acoustic guitar available, and you want to show off your skills. You notice no tuner is available. Never fear you can tune the guitar to itself. This is super simple. All it takes is a little ear training. Start by holding down the low ..read more
Musically Equipped
2y ago
1. Best Choice Products 39in Full Size Beginner Electric Guitar
Checkout Current Amazon Price
Can you really get a decent electric guitar for under $200? You absolutely can! Our first pick comes in at an amazing low price. The Best Choice Products 39 inch beginner electric guitar kit has everything you need to start rocking. The kit comes with an amp, gigbag, a tuner, picks and a cable. Its also available in 6 different colors. It has nearly 6000 4.5 star reviews on Amazon. It’s hard to believe that this much value this starter kit comes with. If you want to learn guitar, don’t ..read more