Posted September 20, 2010 at 7:30 am | 8 comments
During the second half of the 20th century, the guitar has overtaken the piano as the instrument of choice for households and individuals across America. Gone are the days when the family gathered around the piano after dinner to sing their favorite songs. Now, if there’s an instrument in the house, or if you ask anyone if they play an instrument, odds are that it’ll be a guitar. With the guitar’s popularity skyrocketing, it is no coincidence that an entire industry has grown out of teaching people how to play the instrument.
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Posted September 13, 2010 at 4:30 pm | 3 comments
Gear. Effects Pedals. Amps. Guitarists love their toys. Whether it’s a tricked out Strat, a hot-rodded Marshall amp or the latest effects pedal, most guitarists have a big soft spot when it comes to technology and their instrument. Even classical guitarists, who play unplugged, suffer from the same disease. Don’t think so? Next time you’re hanging out with a classical cat, ask about their footstool or nail files. They’ll regale you with all of the latest developments in sandpaper technology and why you absolutely must use a diamond tipped nail file to get the best tone. See, we’re all part of the same, gear-addicted club.
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Posted September 7, 2010 at 5:47 am | 6 comments
Guitar blogs, like the guitar itself, are an international phenomenon. They are run by writers of all different backgrounds, tastes, geographic locations and nationalities.
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Posted August 30, 2010 at 7:00 am | 11 comments
One of the newest blogs on the guitar block, Fretterverse, has been in my Google Reader almost since its inception. Maintaining a steady publishing schedule, most weekdays, the site offers guitarists and fans of the instrument opinion articles, artist profiles, free downloads, album and product reviews and lessons covering a variety of different styles and background.
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