The 200 series aims to offer Taylor guitars’ trademark sound, playability and build quality for the lowest price. The Taylor 214CE isn’t cheap, but you get a fantastic acoustic guitar for $1,000. Check out Lubomir’s Taylor 214CE review to decide if it’s for you. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 4.5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4/5 😃 Playability … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Acoustic guitar, Taylor Leave a comment January 26, 2024 by Richard
With its smooth neck, warm tones, and relatively inexpensive price, the Epiphone AJ-210CE is an acoustic guitar that is suitable for a wide range of players. Check out Joemel’s Epiphone AJ-210CE review and see if it’s for you! Factor Rating 👀 Looks 4.5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4.5/5 😃 Playability 4/5 🎵 Sound 4/5 💰 Value … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Acoustic guitar Leave a comment October 17, 2023 by Richard
If you’re in the market for a mid-range acoustic guitar, you’ve probably come across Takamine and Tanglewood. Both brands are relatively inexpensive compared to high-end counterparts like Martin or Gibson. Both are reputable companies that produce good-quality acoustic guitars. So how do you know which to choose? To help answer that, I spoke to Steve … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by Richard
The Takamine EG321C is a relic from the brand’s glory days. It is perfect for those looking for a solid acoustic that sounds great plugged in. It’s been discontinued but guitarists looking for a great electro-acoustic would do well to look out for a second-hand bargain. Check out Stefan’s Takamine EG321C review to see if … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 21, 2023 by Richard
The Yamaha FS800 is almost identical to Yamaha’s flagship entry-level guitar the FG800, except smaller. This makes it ideal for beginner or smaller guitarists. Check out our Yamaha FS800 review and see if it is for you! Factor Rating 👀 Looks /5 🛠️ Build quality /5 😃 Playability /5 🎵 Sound /5 💰 Value for … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 21, 2023August 19, 2023 by Richard
The Yamaha FG800J is almost identical to the popular FG800. It’s a fantastic step-up guitar. Anyone struggling with a low-quality beginner guitar will love the FG800J for its improved sound, playability and build quality. Plus it’s still affordable and will last for decades. Check out our Yamaha FG800J review and see if it is for … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 by Richard
Who are the best guitarists of all time? Everyone has an opinion – and we want to hear YOURS. Voting is open for our very first top 100 best guitarists of all time. To vote, simply click on the link below and tell us your top five, starting with your favorite. Alright, buckle up, because … Read more
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Finding the right guitar can be challenging if you have small hands or are buying a guitar for a child. The frets may feel too far apart and strings too difficult to hold down properly, adding unneeded difficulty and frustration — not to mention thwarting any progress! But don’t worry: it doesn’t have to be … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment June 13, 2023June 2, 2023 by Richard
The F335 lives up to Yamaha’s reputation for building good quality budget acoustic guitars. However, a couple of minor playability issues mean beginners maybe have better options available to them. Rating 👀 Looks 4.5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4.5/5 😃 Playability 3.5/5 🎵 Sound quality 3/5 💰 Value for money 5/5 Overall rating 20.5/25 Looks: 4.5/5 … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment June 26, 2023May 25, 2023 by Richard
If you’ve recently purchased a guitar for your child, you might wonder when is the best time to change strings and what the best strings for children’s guitars are. Perhaps your child’s strings have been there since you purchased the instrument, or maybe a string has snapped during a practice session. Either way, you might … Read more
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March 8, 2024March 8, 2024 by Richard
The 200 series aims to offer Taylor guitars’ trademark sound, playability and build quality for the lowest price. The Taylor 214CE isn’t cheap, but you get a fantastic acoustic guitar for $1,000. Check out Lubomir’s Taylor 214CE review to decide if it’s for you. Factor Rating 👀 Looks 4.5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4/5 😃 Playability … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Acoustic guitar, Taylor Leave a comment January 26, 2024 by Richard
With its smooth neck, warm tones, and relatively inexpensive price, the Epiphone AJ-210CE is an acoustic guitar that is suitable for a wide range of players. Check out Joemel’s Epiphone AJ-210CE review and see if it’s for you! Factor Rating 👀 Looks 4.5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4.5/5 😃 Playability 4/5 🎵 Sound 4/5 💰 Value … Read more
Categories Gear Tags Acoustic guitar Leave a comment October 17, 2023 by Richard
If you’re in the market for a mid-range acoustic guitar, you’ve probably come across Takamine and Tanglewood. Both brands are relatively inexpensive compared to high-end counterparts like Martin or Gibson. Both are reputable companies that produce good-quality acoustic guitars. So how do you know which to choose? To help answer that, I spoke to Steve … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment September 20, 2023September 20, 2023 by Richard
The Takamine EG321C is a relic from the brand’s glory days. It is perfect for those looking for a solid acoustic that sounds great plugged in. It’s been discontinued but guitarists looking for a great electro-acoustic would do well to look out for a second-hand bargain. Check out Stefan’s Takamine EG321C review to see if … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 21, 2023 by Richard
The Yamaha FS800 is almost identical to Yamaha’s flagship entry-level guitar the FG800, except smaller. This makes it ideal for beginner or smaller guitarists. Check out our Yamaha FS800 review and see if it is for you! Factor Rating 👀 Looks /5 🛠️ Build quality /5 😃 Playability /5 🎵 Sound /5 💰 Value for … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment August 21, 2023August 19, 2023 by Richard
The Yamaha FG800J is almost identical to the popular FG800. It’s a fantastic step-up guitar. Anyone struggling with a low-quality beginner guitar will love the FG800J for its improved sound, playability and build quality. Plus it’s still affordable and will last for decades. Check out our Yamaha FG800J review and see if it is for … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment July 10, 2023July 10, 2023 by Richard
Who are the best guitarists of all time? Everyone has an opinion – and we want to hear YOURS. Voting is open for our very first top 100 best guitarists of all time. To vote, simply click on the link below and tell us your top five, starting with your favorite. Alright, buckle up, because … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment
Finding the right guitar can be challenging if you have small hands or are buying a guitar for a child. The frets may feel too far apart and strings too difficult to hold down properly, adding unneeded difficulty and frustration — not to mention thwarting any progress! But don’t worry: it doesn’t have to be … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment June 13, 2023June 2, 2023 by Richard
The F335 lives up to Yamaha’s reputation for building good quality budget acoustic guitars. However, a couple of minor playability issues mean beginners maybe have better options available to them. Rating 👀 Looks 4.5/5 🛠️ Build quality 4.5/5 😃 Playability 3.5/5 🎵 Sound quality 3/5 💰 Value for money 5/5 Overall rating 20.5/25 Looks: 4.5/5 … Read more
Categories Gear Leave a comment June 26, 2023May 25, 2023 by Richard
If you’ve recently purchased a guitar for your child, you might wonder when is the best time to change strings and what the best strings for children’s guitars are. Perhaps your child’s strings have been there since you purchased the instrument, or maybe a string has snapped during a practice session. Either way, you might … Read more
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