Posts by Jacob

Unwanted noises from your amp are one of the most common and annoying problems guitarists can experience. As with any electric instrument, making an electric guitar sound the way you want can be...

Guitar modeling amps are a relatively new technology in the amp world, offering big versatility with their digital revolution. Digitally emulating different pedals, amps, cabs, and mics, modeling...

One of the first steps to take when learning how to play guitar is learning how to read chord diagrams. These diagrams show the positions, fingerings, and shapes of chords to help you learn about...

If you have played guitar long enough, you should be familiar with the guitar calluses. They are the hard skin parts on your fingertips, which are formed by constant friction between your fingertips...

Every guitarist, probably at some point in their lives, unplugged their guitar without turning off the amp. As the amp is still sending and receiving electric signals from the pickups, the immediate...

One of the most common side effects of playing guitar is blisters. As a result of the friction between the strings and fingers, blisters are small fluid-filled sacs. The skin develops them to adapt...