Hamer Guitars was conceived in 1973 and is known as one of the first boutique USA guitar makers. Their popular models of the era were copies of the Flying V and the Explorer, which targeted pro guitar players in general. A USA made Hamer guitar is equipped with the highest quality components, wood and the [...]
Mesa Boogie Transatlantic Review
The Mesa Boogie Transatlantic is a series of boutique amplifiers from one of the most popular modern amp makers today. Mesa has long been known for their hard driving metal tone in such amps as the Mark II and Dual Rectifier, but the Transatlantic is a revolutionary product that has captured some of the classic [...]
The Epiphone Les Paul Standard Stacks Up Pretty Well
Saving your hard earned money for a Les Paul Standard can take a while without question; they aren’t cheap. Although, an Epiphone Les Paul Standard may be a suitable choice for those of you who don’t have or don’t want to spend the extra money on a Gibson model. I’ve owned different variants of the [...]
Easy Metallica Songs To Play On Guitar
Learning to play guitar is not as hard as it looks. Mastering it on the other hand takes many years of consistent practice and hard work. One of my favorite bands is Metallica and over the years I’ve recommended some easy Metallica songs to play on guitar to many of my friends and readers. Many, [...]
The Schecter Damien 6 – A High End Entry Level Guitar
I've reviewed a lot of Schecter guitars over the years and I haven’t been disappointed very many times to say the least. Schecter caters to a broad range of guitarist’s needs with their different shapes, configurations, tonal variations and price points. The Schecter Damien 6 fits into the high end of the entry level class of [...]
5 Things I Like About The Ibanez GSA60
The Ibanez GIO series is an affordable lineup of guitars with several distinct model groups: GRG/GRX, GRGA, GART and the GSA. One of my most favorite of the GIO group is the Ibanez GSA60. For several reasons, I think this is a great guitar for newcomers and the frugal types that want a really decent [...]
The Gibson SJ J Series
The Gibson SJ J series acoustic guitar is a modern set of instruments that are remakes of the classic Gibson J series. I own a couple of old Gibson acoustic guitars; the J-45 and J-50, but they are both in very rough shape. Recently I decided to look into the newer SJ series and see [...]
A Short But Sweet Epiphone Swingster Review
Rarely do I have a stroke of luck where my view of musical instruments is changed fundamentally but recently when I had a chance to borrow an Epiphone Swingster I had one of those moments. This Epiphone Swingster review will be quick and to the point regarding why I think it’s a very well put [...]
Some Tips For Tuning Guitar Half Step Down
There are several things to take into consideration if you’re going to tune a guitar a half step down, or even further. First of all, what’s your reason for wanting to do it and is your guitars current setup able of achieving it? Most guitarists who want their guitar tuned half step down want a [...]
Which Is The Best Acoustic Electric Guitar Under $500?
So you’re looking for the best acoustic electric guitar under $500 to buy? There are literally hundreds to choose from in this range so I understand how making a decision like this is not easy. Fortunately I have tested out many at my studio and local guitar shops in my hood. I’ve done a quick [...]
An Afternoon With A Gibson ES 339
Looking for a semi-hollow body guitar that's the size of a regular solid body? The Gibson ES 339 is a custom shop guitar that sounds like it’s big sister, the ES 335, but looks and plays like an original double cutaway Les Paul. What initially caught my eye with the ES 339 was how thin [...]
Gibson Firebird V 2010 Review
Ever driven a guitar before? Ok, that sounds a little silly but the original Gibson Firebird guitar was designed by an automotive architect in the early 1960s to look like a popular American automobile of the times with its fender fins and no lack of chrome. The original Gibson Firebird V was always my favorite [...]
The Gibson Les Paul Supreme Is A Once In A Lifetime Guitar
The first thing you’ll notice about the Gibson Les Paul Supreme guitar is the weight, or lack thereof. Technology has come a long ways from the original goldtop of the mid fifties, and the reduced weight and improved acoustics of the Les Paul Supreme are just a couple of the new benefits of the this [...]
Epiphone Les Paul Special II Review
For the last 50 plus years, the Les Paul shape has been a favorite of some of the all time best and most recognized guitarists. Not only is the shape instantly recognizable but also the tone you get from the all mahogany Les Paul is very unique. The Epiphone Les Paul Special II takes the [...]