Are Guitars Too Expensive Today?

Are Guitars Too Expensive Today?

Guitars have always been a non-essential luxury item and have always been priced as such. In this article we will take a look at the prices of Fender and Gibson guitars back in the 50s and compare them to today’s prices, adjusting for inflation [all prices...
The World’s Most Famous Female Rock Guitarists

The World’s Most Famous Female Rock Guitarists

Playing guitar is not only a job that can be done by men. Women also do not want to be left behind to play their role in showing their ability to play this one musical instrument. Here are 4 world-famous female guitarists: Joan Jett Jennifer Batten Orianthi Nancy...
Is The Mid-Priced Electric Guitar An Extinct Species?

Is The Mid-Priced Electric Guitar An Extinct Species?

While guitar prices have increased dramatically since I first started at UG in 2019, there’s been the unfortunate phase-out of the “mid-priced” guitar. While definitions vary dramatically, I always grouped guitars in the $500-$1000 range in this bin....
Slide Melody Guitar Technique

Slide Melody Guitar Technique

The slide technique is a guitar technique that sounds two or more notes with one strum. This technique is the same as hammer on or pull off, except that this technique is done by sliding it to a higher or lower fret. © guitarsquartz.net ======= If you interest with...
What Makes a Guitar Pedal Work Well on Bass Guitar?

What Makes a Guitar Pedal Work Well on Bass Guitar?

First off, let’s get one thing straight; any guitar pedal can work on bass. You won’t break your guitar or pedal or bass just by plugging in your Phase 90 or RAT into a four-stringed instrument. I know that some people often act like you can’t just...