Guitar Blogs
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Boss Corporation
Boss Corporation Formerly a division of Roland, Boss predominantly manufactures effects pedals for electric guitars and bass guitars; although in recent years they have...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Acoustic Guitars
Acoustic Guitars Ok, let's be honest, whenever a guitar player thinks of Epiphone, they predominantly think about their electric range and how they can receive an...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Epiphone Electric Guitars
Epiphone Electric Guitars Epiphone have been around since 1873, even longer than me (just) but for most guitarists today Epiphone's relevant history started in the early...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Epiphone Sheraton Electric Guitar
Epiphone Sheraton Electric Guitar The Epiphone Sheraton semi-hollow electric guitar is based around the design of the Gibson 335 model and originally made its debut in...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Epiphone Guitars
Epiphone Guitars History Epiphone is a subsidiary of Gibson Guitars and could be considered to be the entry level Gibson brand for those who aspire to eventually owning a...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Fender Acoustic Guitars
Fender Acoustic Guitars It would be entirely fair to say that acoustic guitar connoisseurs do not immediately think of the Fender brand when choosing the best of the...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Fender Stratocaster
Fender Stratocaster My first real life encounter with a Fender Stratocaster (commonly referred to as a "Strat") was way back in 1968. I'd seen Hank Marvin and Buddy...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Fender Musical Instrument Corporation
Fender Musical Instrument Corporation The Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a manufacturer of stringed instruments, such as solid-body electric guitars,...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Gibson Guitar Corporation
Gibson Guitar Corporation The Gibson Guitar Corporation, is a manufacturer of acoustic and electric guitars, they are currently based in Nashville Tennessee. Probably...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Gretsch Guitars
Gretsch Guitars German immigrant Freidrich Gretsch founded Gretsch in 1883 in Brooklyn New York initially manufacturing banjos, tambourines and drums. Twelve years later...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Ibanez
Ibanez History Ibanez guitars started its long and salubrious history back in 1908 when its Japanese founder Hoshino Gakki was importing Spanish guitars branded as...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Marshall Amplification
Marshall Amplification Marshall Amplification is a British company that manufactures world class musical instrument amplifiers, speakers and associated products and are...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Orange Amplifiers
Orange Amplifiers History The Orange Music Electronic Company was founded in London by Cliff Cooper in 1968. Today they are a world recognised manufacturer of...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Rickenbacker Guitars
Rickenbacker Guitars Rickenbacker's contribution to the development of the modern electric guitar is somewhat overshadowed by the two biggest American brands. In fact,...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Rickenbacker Guitars & Basses
Rickenbacker Guitars & Basses History Rickenbacker is an American manufacturer of electronic musical instruments – primarily electric guitars and basses. The...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Roland Corporation
Roland Corporation Roland has existed in various forms since 1960 and is today one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers with headquarters in Japan and...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Shure
Shure It was in 1925 that Sidney N Shure started the Shure Radio Company as a one man company selling radio parts in Chicago. By 1928, his brother Samuel had joined him,...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Squier Electric Guitars
Squier Electric Guitars Squier guitars were introduced in the early 1980's after a court case between Fender and a Japanese manufacturer Tokai, the brand was born...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Squier Guitars for Beginners
Squier Guitars for Beginners For those amongst you that are unfamiliar with the Squier brand they are a subsidiary company owned by one of the most famous guitar...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Squier
Squier History Squier is a subsidiary of Fender and represents their entry-level models many of which are direct and accurate reproductions of classic Fender...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Takamine Guitars
Takamine Guitars History The Takamine Company Ltd are a Japanese based guitar manufacturer focusing almost exclusively on electro-acoustic and acoustic guitars. The...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Tascam
Tascam TASCAM History Since its formation in 1953 as the TEAC Corporation, the sound recording and processing part of the company was changed to TASCAM in the...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Vox Amplifiers
Vox Amplifiers History Vox is one of the most recognised British musical instrument and amplifier manufacturers and is now owned by Korg. The company originally...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: The Yamaha Corporation
The Yamaha Corporation The Yamaha Corporation manufactures a diverse range of goods from musical instruments through to electronics related goods, motor bikes and cars,...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Zildjian
Zildjian Zildjian History The Zildjian Company goes back as far as 1623 when Avedis Zildjian, born in Constantinople, practised his art as an alchemist, chasing the...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Zoom Effects
Zoom Effects The Zoom Corporation - manufacturers of Zoom Effects pedals for guitars and basses - is a relatively new kid on the block. The company was formed as...
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25 May '11 15:45
Amplifier Set-up & Positioning
When you are playing a gig, it is important to set up your amplifier and effects so that they are transparent - in other words, so that they don’t distract from the actual performance....
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25 May '11 15:45
How to Choose The Right Amplifier
Once you have chosen your first guitar, you need to find an amplifier which is going to help you get the very best from it. Most people will opt for a small 10watt or 15w practice amp....
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25 May '11 15:45
Pre-Amplifiers
Pre-amplifiers are used extensively in the music industry and are commonly used in conjunction with guitars like the Line 6 UX2 (to enable low volume overdrive and distortion), with...
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25 May '11 15:45
Valve Amplifiers versus Solid State Amps
Guitar amplifiers which utilise valves have been around for over 50 years and are still as popular today as ever. Many musicians feel that the valves bring warmth to the sound of the...
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25 May '11 15:45
What Power Output?
The output power rating combined with the size of speaker you choose for your amplifier will depend on what you want to use it for. Beginners will often go for a small practice...
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25 May '11 15:45
How to choose a Bass Guitar
So you’ve decided you’d like to learn how to play the bass guitar, but how do you go about choosing the right model of instrument? Well, before you buy consider some of the points...
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25 May '11 15:45
How to tune your Bass Guitar
Once you’ve bought your very own bass guitar you are going to need to learn how to tune it. It’s always worth remembering that with a bass guitar, not only do all the strings have to be...
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25 May '11 15:45
How to string your bass guitar
OK, so it’s time to change the strings on your bass guitar and whilst it’s not exactly rocket science there is a correct procedure to follow when restringing your...
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25 May '11 15:45
How To Set Up A Drum Kit
Setting up a drum kit isn’t rocket science, but setting up your drums correctly can make them much easier for you to play. You'll also find that your sticks and drum heads last longer...
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25 May '11 15:45
How To Replace Drum Skins
When Should I Change My Heads? Just as guitar players need to change their strings frequently, it's important for drummers to replace their skins (also called Heads) on a regular...
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25 May '11 15:45
How to Tune Your Drums
So by now you’ve read the Nevada guide on ‘How to Replace Drum Heads’ and you’ve got the new heads on all your drums with the lugs hand-tightened, right? Great! But before we go...
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25 May '11 15:45
Different Drum Setups
You’ve probably noticed that drums (and cymbals) are available in a mind-boggling range of sizes. This is because different styles of music require different tones and...
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25 May '11 15:45
Electronic Drum Kits
The World of Digital Drums Introduction Since the early 80s, electronic drum kits have been on the up and up. With updated trigger sensitivity and the use of samples, it’s...
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25 May '11 15:45
Guitar Effects Pedals Explained
Even seasoned guitarists can have difficulties differentiating the dozens of effects and their unique functions. With such a multitude of guitar effects on offer, working out which is...
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25 May '11 15:45
What to look for in an Effects Pedal
There are so many effects on offer to the modern guitarist that choosing the right pedal to unleash the full potential of the guitar can become a confusing minefield. So what exactly do...
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25 May '11 15:45
What are Multi-Effect Racks & Processors
Effects processors are extremely powerful pieces of kit. With various adjustable knobs and inputs, they are the perfect device for not only creating truly unique guitar sounds, but also...
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25 May '11 15:45
Combining Guitar Effects
Guitar effects are just a way of altering the standard guitar tone prior to being outputted to the speaker. Single effect pedals, can produce a wide range of sounds based around a...
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25 May '11 15:45
How To Tune Your Guitar
Learning to tune your guitar properly is one of the most important lessons for a beginner. There is nothing more discouraging than learning a new rhythm sequence only for it to sound...
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25 May '11 15:45
How to String Your Guitar
If your guitar has been properly strung it will maintain accurate and stable tuning which in turn will aid the resonance and sustain of the strings. Simply put, it will make you sound...
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25 May '11 15:45
Guitar Maintenance
Once you have chosen your guitar it’s really important to look after it properly. Performing simple maintenance on a regular basis is all that is required to keep your new instrument in...
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25 May '11 15:45
Choosing a Beginnerâs Guitar
Here are some pointers and tips to help you when choosing your all important first guitar. Although this article is specifically tailored to the electric guitar, many of the points made...
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25 May '11 15:45
Beginner Acoustic Guitars
Getting started with any instrument is always a challenge, regardless of the particular variety. Learning the fundamentals can take time and a great deal of practice, which probably...
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25 May '11 15:45
How to Set Up Your Keyboard
So, you’ve spent your money and picked out a shiny new keyboard and now it’s home you need to think about how to set it up. So, the first thing you need to think about is location –...
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25 May '11 15:45
Choosing The Perfect PA System
DJs If you are a DJ and have your own decks/CD/MP3 and mixer you will only need an amplifier and speakers. You're probably just after something like a home stereo, only bigger and...
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25 May '11 15:45
Optimising Sound for Gigs
You’ve rehearsed for months and it’s now time to play your first gig. The PA system has been bought or hired so it’s well worth thinking about how to set it up in order to optimise your...
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25 May '11 15:45
PA System Wiring & Connection
Whatever system you decide on, it will have to be connected together. Most amplifiers have the speaker connections at the back. It is important to use the correct cables for connecting...
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25 May '11 15:45
Positioning Speakers
If you are going to get the best from your speakers it is important to have at least a basic understanding of the way sound behaves in a room. Speakers have to be above the head height...
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25 May '11 15:45
What is Sound Mixing?
Well, if you want the boffin’s definition then here it is…. "Sound mixing is the balancing of the relative volume, frequency and dynamic content of a number of sound sources....
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25 May '11 15:45
How To Choose The Right Microphone
When it comes to choosing a microphone for live performance there are some important factors to consider. You need the microphone to be tough and reliable, holding up to the...
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25 May '11 15:45
Choosing Music Production Software
Today more and more musicians are turning to software based recording and production methods in preference to hardware multi-track recorders. Most musicians now own a computer of some...
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25 May '11 15:45
Keyboards
Keyboards are great way of learning to play a variety of music styles and are packed with all sorts of rhythms and effects for you to experiment with. Here at Nevada Music we stock a...
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25 May '11 15:45
Percussion
Percussion refers to any instrument that produces a sound by striking it with a stick or beater or played by hand. When people refer to percussion, they usually think of drums and in...
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25 May '11 15:45
Guitars
So you want to play guitar. If you are looking to buy yourself a guitar or purchase one as a present for someone else, the sheer range of different types and styles available will seem...
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25 May '11 15:45
Guitar Effects Pedals
The electric guitar is a surprisingly versatile and flexible instrument. Most musicians enjoy the intimacy of strumming a guitar through an amplifier whether playing a melodic harmony...
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25 May '11 15:45
Bass Guitars
Most of the bass guitars available are solid-body electrics. A reasonable quality bass guitar can be purchased for under a hundred pounds these days. For the beginner there are a number...
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25 May '11 15:45
Amplifiers
So you have decided that you want to learn how to play the electric guitar, but have discovered that you are going to need an amplifier to go with it! The choice of products and brands...
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25 May '11 15:45
PA Systems
What is a PA? The PA is used to mix together the sounds from the vocal microphones and instruments, amplify it and project the sound out to the audience through the speakers. A PA can...
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25 May '11 15:45
Drums
When it comes to playing the drums, the choice of instruments and accessories available is vast. Comprising individual drums such as toms and kick drums, ethnic and tribal instruments...
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25 May '11 15:45
Famous Artists
The music business is well known for its icons and musicians. They have all played their part in influencing not just the music scene itself, but the design and development of the...
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25 May '11 15:45
Instruments
Entry Level Instruments Here at Nevada Music we pride ourselves on the collections of specially sourced instruments from the top manufactures. We are always mindful though that...
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25 May '11 15:45
Glossary
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25 May '11 15:45
Studio Recording Equipment
Technology has allowed the market price of recording equipment to fall dramatically over the past 10 years. Gone are the days when all serious recording projects had to be undertaken in...
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25 May '11 15:45
Finance
Take It Away is an Arts Council initiative designed to help more people get involved in learning and playing music. The scheme allows individuals to apply for a loan of up to £2,000 for...
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25 May '11 15:45
Insurance
Why do you need Music Insurance? Whilst it may not be the most interesting purchase you make for your instrument, music insurance could turn out to be one of your most important...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Peavey Electronics Corporation
Peavey Electronics Corporation The Peavey Electronics Corporation is based in Meridian, Mississippi and was founded by owner Hartley Peavey in 1965 after he built his...
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25 May '11 15:45
Focus On: Line 6
Line 6 Founded in California in 1996, Line 6 manufactures digital modelling instruments, amplifiers and effects processors. Digital modelling is a process whereby a...