Is Ibanez a Good Brand? Ibanez is an excellent guitar brand with a strong reputation in the industry. They make quality guitars and basses for beginners, high-end instruments for pro players, and everything in between. … Along the way, they have become one of the best guitar brands for metalRead More →
The impetus for a guitar with more than one set of strings lies in two needs: tone and tuning. The player needs either an alternate sound or pitch from the main instrument. One of the earliest examples of a multi-neck guitar is dated to circa 1690, and built in theRead More →
As of 2004 the Hagström brand has been resurrected and is currently marketing models based on the popular Swedish designs including the Viking. The new lineup is being produced in a dedicated plant in China, and includes four Viking models: the Viking, the Viking DeLuxe, the Super Viking and theRead More →
A sizable portion of Cort’s production is for Fender. The percentage is not known exactly at this time, but the Cort workers estimated it could be as high as 50% of Cort’s orders. Which is better Cort or Fender? The Fender is the better bargain compared to the in-store price,Read More →
Spruce. This evergreen, found in northern temperate regions of the globe, is literally top choice: the ideal wood for the soundboard, or top, of an acoustic guitar. Its look — light in color, even in grain — is appealing though somewhat plain; what sets it apart is its beautiful tonalRead More →
History reveals that it was the CF Martin Company that first coined the name ‘Dreadnought‘ for an acoustic body size. Named after a British battleship launched in 1906, the original craft was a turning point in naval history, bettering its rivals in terms of armament, speed, size and firepower. WhyRead More →
This was the catalyst that caused the whole investment guitar craze. Good PRS Investments Any 1985, 1986 or 1987 PRS that you bought back then. It’s too late now, the prices have escalated and that makes them a bad investment. … Plus they don’t cost much more than $2,500.00 whichRead More →
It was a great playing guitar that sold fairly well in the second half of the 1950s, throughout the 1960s, and into the very early 1970s. The example shown here is a full-body depth guitar in blonde – and as a 1965 guitar, one of the last to feature theRead More →
D’Angelico Deluxe Series guitars might be some of the fanciest production instruments on the market today, but they’re impressively versatile and sensibly priced to allow almost anyone to enjoy the lap of luxury. Does D Angelico make good guitars? The original D’Angelico guitars aren’t merely beautiful. They are reputed toRead More →
Deviser is the only company in all of Japan, and one of the very few in the world to manufacture its instruments by hand without any automation process, which is unique in this price range. What is the best guitar brand? 15 Best Guitar Brands in 2021 Gibson. Guild. Seagull.Read More →