Guitar Tricks Home Page Guitar Tricks gets rave reviews from guitar websites. But is it worth the hype? Yes and no. Read on to find out why… More challenging for intermediate and advanced players. We’ll-structured beginner and intermediate courses Long free trial and money off your first year Poorly structured advanced courses Limited song selection  […]

In our first lesson we gave you some basic advice before you embark on your guitar journey. There’s just one more thing that you need to do before you start—get a guitar! So in this article, we’ll explain how to choose your first guitar. Your first guitar is an important choice. You’re going to spend […]

The Takamine EG522SC may not look like much – but don’t be fooled. This versatile and affordable gem offers rich sound and remarkable build quality. It will captivate both classical enthusiasts and rock aficionados alike.  Mateja playing his Takamine EG522SC at home Rating 👀 Looks 3/5 🛠️ Build quality 5/5 😃 Playability 4/5 🎵 Sound […]

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! The instrument we performed our Yamaha FS800 review on Factor Rating 👀 Looks /5 🛠️ Build quality /5 […]

June 13, 2023June 13, 2023 by Mateja C The Takamine EG522SC may not look like much – but don’t be fooled. This versatile and affordable gem offers rich sound and remarkable build quality. It will captivate both classical enthusiasts and rock aficionados alike.  Rating 👀 Looks 3/5 🛠️ Build quality 5/5 😃 Playability 4/5 🎵 […]

You’ve chosen your guitar, so let’s get started right?!  Woah there! There are a few things you need to understand about the guitar before you can begin learning. These are: what the different parts of the guitar are called, how to hold it, how to pick the strings and how to strum. We’ll also teach […]

Learn how to play guitar There are so many options to learn how to play guitar. There are millions of guitar teachers out there. But the guitar is also one of the best instruments to teach yourself. Many online resources are available, as well as books and magazines that you can use at home. But […]

Martin is one of those brands that espouses quality. The company has had a long history of crafting fine acoustic guitars that are often imitated but never really duplicated. Martin guitars also come in a wide array of price ranges, from affordable to “doctor/lawyer-only” pricing. With the 000-15M, they have created something of great quality […]

You’ve learned how to read guitar tabs, now it’s important to learn how to tune a guitar. Learning how to tune a guitar is one thing that you can’t put on hold.  Your journey to becoming the next Hendrix will quickly grind to a halt if your axe is out of tune. In this guide, […]

The G major scale is a good place to begin if you want to learn guitar theory or general music theory.  There are a couple of reasons for this: Many popular pop and rock songs are in the key of G major. This means you can easily apply it or see it used in context.  […]

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 […]

July 16, 2023June 21, 2023 by Kevin Daoust Martin is one of those brands that espouses quality. The company has had a long history of crafting fine acoustic guitars that are often imitated but never really duplicated. Martin guitars also come in a wide array of price ranges, from affordable to “doctor/lawyer-only” pricing. With the […]

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 […]

If you’re after a sound that’s deeper and darker, then a baritone guitar might be for you. The Alvarez ABT60 is a high-quality, yet inexpensive acoustic baritone guitar. Check out Kevin’s Alvarez ABT60 review and see If it’s for you! The guitar Kevin performed his Alvarez ABT60E review on Factor Rating 👀 Looks /5 🛠️ […]