The string gauge (thickness) on a bass guitar massively affects how it feels to play, and has an impact on the tone too. In this article I'll take you through the most common string gauges, and the...

If you're struggling for room on your pedalboard then you might be looking at mini pedals as a way to save space. But do they sound the same as the full-size versions? Are they the best option? In...

The shape or profile of a guitar neck massively impacts how it feels to play. There are four different aspects to consider: Profile (shape) Depth (thickness) Fretboard Width Fretboard...

There are two versions of the John Mayer Silver Sky electric guitar The PRS Silver Sky The PRS SE Silver Sky There's about $1700 difference between them in price, but is the USA version...

The pots (potentiometers) in an electric guitar have quite a significant impact on the overall tone, more specifically, on how bright they pickups sound. In this article I'll explain the difference...

Whether you're learning to play the guitar yourself, or thinking of purchasing one for your child, the first decision you'll need to make is if you're going to buy an acoustic guitar, or an electric...