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TONE TALK NUTS AND SADDLES Sometimes, the little things do a lot more than we think. A simple guitar nut and saddle may seem minimal in the structure of a guitar, but these two are the contact points of the strings to the body of your instrument. They are the ones that send all those beautiful notes pressed by your fingers, onto the strings, to the nut and saddle, then to the soundboard of your guitar. So how important are they really? In this issue, we’ll cover the different materials used in the production of nuts and saddles, how they...

THE ICONIC | Strat & Tele Looking at the Strat and the Tele, you can easily tell they are brothers. Born just three years apart, these two legends have helped shape music as we know it today. Creating legends and legends showing us the perks of having these axes in our arsenal. The Stratocaster Debuted in 1954, musicians were not that sure what to do with it. Having the Tele and the Les Paul a few years back, they were still trying to figure out this whole electric guitar thing. And then suddenly, here comes the Strat. Giving players three...

  THE ICONIC  Strat & Tele The Strat and the Tele are no doubt the most iconic guitars in the world. Both guitars have been played by countless legends and influential musicians and have appeared in every genre imaginable. This article is not about which one is the best, it is about how awesome these two guitars are in their own right.  Other than the body shape, the first noticeable difference between the two is the headstock. The strat has a larger headstock. Now some people claim that the larger strat headstock gives it more sustain and tone. However, that...

  GUITAR TALK | Rosewood and Maple Fretboards When you are shopping for a new electric or bass guitar, one of the considerations you must take is which fingerboard you will choose: Maple or Rosewood. Now, where do you go from here? In this issue, we will be looking at the two most common fretboards to help you in your decision. Unmistakable for its dark hue, Rosewood is known to be soft on the fingers despite its reputation as a hard-wearing wood. This naturally oily fretboard can go through a lot of heavy gigging. Since rosewood is more porous than other...

Acoustic Guitars: Shapes and Sizes Finding the right acoustic guitar will depend on a number of things – wood combination, shape, sound, etc., One thing that might help in your search for your next acoustic guitar is by remembering that each shape has its specific tonal characteristics. In this issue, we will cover some popular shapes to give you an idea of how they would sound. TRAVEL SIZE Compact and light enough to bring everywhere, travel-size guitars focus more on the mids and treble. Made for those who would love to play anytime and anywhere without the hassle of a bulky...