by admin | Nov 20, 2023 | Blog
In the 17th century, the guitar rose to prominence thanks to the decline in popularity of the lute and vihuela. During this time, a number of famous guitarists emerged in Europe, such as Gaspar Sanz (1674s), Robert de Visée (1650-1725), Fernando Sor (1778-1839).As the...
by admin | Nov 13, 2023 | Blog
Picking technique is one of the key aspects of guitar playing that is often overlooked. In this article, we will discuss why picking technique is so important and how you can improve it: Speed Control: Good picking technique allows you to control your speed while...
by admin | Nov 11, 2023 | Blog
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...
by admin | Nov 10, 2023 | Blog
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....
by admin | Nov 5, 2023 | Blog
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...
