Posts by Jacob

For every guitar player out there, it is no secret that one of the most important elements for shaping your tone into a sweet yet powerful one is the type of pickups you will use on your guitar. It...

Changing guitar strings is one of the most recurrent practices any guitar player will encounter. Yes, it can be considered a tedious practice but this mindset can consequently lead you to develop bad...

If you play the guitar, you probably heard legends of boiling strings. The idea behind this is to improve the quality and lifespan of old strings and make them sound as good as new. The story has...

While having enough practice is essential, taking care of your body and doing it properly is almost equally important. The main problem with improper practice is that you can hurt your wrists, hands,...

The history of the guitar is a very rich one that has been influenced by many unsung heroes. These heroes have taken us from medieval instruments such as the lute or the oud, all the way to wonderful...

For the longest time, there has been a controversial discussion between guitar players (expert or novice), between guitar makers, luthiers and between music aficionados, especially ones interested in...