All musicians should take care of their hearing. If you’re a bass player, you probably have had experience playing live in different areas – and suffered from it. While the combination of a lively crowd and your own music is fun, the constant exposure to live, loud music can be painful. It can also lead […]
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How Long Do Guitars Last? (Electric, Acoustic & Classical)
A sound engineer friend casually asked me the other day about how long my guitar would last. Well, I replied: It would last for a long time. Yet, in hindsight, I think his question would surely elicit varied answers. Why—because guitars came in different designs and made. Moreover, owners of guitars vary in their care for […]
How To Clean A Guitar Fretboard with Household Items
The strings and other parts of the guitar usually outshine the fretboard when it comes to significance in the eyes of guitar users. However, despite its seeming insignificance, it plays a crucial role in the production of sounds of the guitar. The fretboard is the contact point between the guitar’s body and the notes that […]
How Much Do Guitar Strings Cost?
Just like anything else, guitar strings come in different makes and standards. Consequently, the price of these strings is different. You can buy a set for as low as $5 or as high as $30. Luckily, the model of a guitar doesn’t necessarily determine the type of strings to buy. Bronze strings cost less than […]