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...
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....
Tips for Choosing Acoustic Guitar Strings

Tips for Choosing Acoustic Guitar Strings

Choosing the wrong guitar strings despite the high price will not produce the maximum sound. Therefore, it is important for you to know how to choose guitar strings that suit your needs and the specifications of the guitar you are using. For those of you who are still...
Classical guitar

Classical guitar

The classical guitar (also called Spanish guitar) is a member of the guitar family used in classical music and other styles. An acoustic wooden string instrument with strings made of gut or nylon, it is a precursor of the modern steel-string acoustic and electric...
Marnie Stern American indie rock guitarist

Marnie Stern American indie rock guitarist

Marnie Stern is an American indie rock guitarist best known for her intricate and tactile playing style and irregular songwriting.She has released several critically acclaimed albums, including “In Advance of the Broken Arm” and “This Is It and I Am...