It seems that guitarists talk about pickups more than anything else. We describe them with words like “hot”, “crunchy”, “jazzy”, etc., yet most of us have no idea what makes one pickup different from the next. So that begs the question: how do pickups work? Well, before…
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How to Set up Studio Monitors [Complete Guide]
One of the most important aspects of designing a good space where you can record and mix is making sure that your studio monitors are set up properly. Each and every decision that you are going to make during your mixing process will be based on the sounds that you hear…
How to Replace a Guitar Nut (from A to Z)
If your guitar doesn’t sound the way you want it to, there are usually a few reasons why. First of all, your intonation might be off, forcing your guitar to sound out of tune. Secondly, you might have an issue with your neck or frets, causing your guitar to buzz or lack…
How to Straighten a Guitar Neck (Multiple Solutions)
Attempting to straighten the neck on your guitar is easily one of the scariest things that you can do when setting up your guitar. This is precisely why most guitarists take their warped-neck guitars to guitar technicians, who have the proper tools and expertise to do it…
Acoustic vs Electric Drums: Everything You Need to Know
When electric drums first came on the scene, they completely changed the way we thought about drums. Nowadays, many beginner drummers gravitate towards electric kits as they are much cheaper, quieter, and more portable. They are especially common now that electronic music…
How to Store a Guitar: Everything You Need to Know
If you want to keep your guitar in tip-top shape, you are going to need to know how to store it properly. It is so sad when we see guitars with permanent damage because their owners didn’t make an effort to ensure they were protected and secure when not in use. The reality is…