Musical Instrument Reviews & Tutorials

Learn whether a beginner should choose an electric or acoustic guitar when starting out, and discover the differences between each type of guitar

Fear not, killer tone is already at your fingertips!

The harmonica is one of the few musical instruments that can be carried in a pocket and that users can teach themselves to play.

The Epiphone vs Gibson Les Paul debate has been going on for years. This review will help you decide which guitar is better for your budget and needs. Here you can compare construction, quality and sound between Epiphone and Gibson, and even learn a little history.

The Telecaster has always been associated with country and western music, and in the mid-1960s, country rock. There is no limit to what music can be created with one.

Capturing a good guitar sound goes beyond simply just hitting record. Guitar production can get very complex, so here is a good introductory guide to recording and mixing electric and acoustic guitars.

Mystical and mysterious, the life and death of Robert Johnson are legendary. He became the king of the delta blues, and inspired countless singers and guitarists. Did he make a deal with the devil? You be the judge. He played a Gibson L-! guitar, and here is the rest of the story.

Discover the best heavy metal guitars under $300, great options from brands like Jackson, Schecter and Ibanez.

Which guitar brand is best for metal: Jackson, Ibanez, ESP LTD or Schecter? Compare construction, quality, sound, specs and more.

An amateur's repair of an old, damaged violin.

Here's a detailed list of the 38 best guitar brands. Anyone looking for the top electric or acoustic guitars in 2020 will find this guide useful.

The Martin J-15 is a discontinued model from historic C.F. Martin & Company. Here is the rest of the story.

If you've always wanted to own a Telecaster, and have a maximum of five hundred dollars to spend, then this information is for you. Here are 5 of the single best options.

We can't all afford a $1500 Les Paul Standard, but with a bit of time and money, we can make a cheap guitar sound less... cheap.

Here is a list of the best electric guitars ever made, 20 instruments that are considered all-time classics in the guitar world.

The Martin D-19 and the Martin D-17m are both all solid wood dreadnoughts with solid spruce tops, but the tops are stained to look as though the guitars are made entirely of mahogany. Here's the rest of the story.