I just reviewed homemade guitar and ukulele stands. But I believe in most cases you’d be better off purchasing a stand. What do you look for in guitar or instrument stand? Something inexpensive? Sturdy that won’t tip over when bumped? Something that holds your guitar securely so it won’t fall off… More
Have you ever made a guitar stand? Or have you thought about making something to hold your ukulele? Why would anyone do that? There are a number of reasons to make your own instrument holder. You might be a gifted crafts person and your creativity and passions drive you to… More
The internet and software are making printed fake books seem quaint. I have five (or six) printed volumes of the Hal Leonard “Real Book”. I have other printed collections of fake books, most similar in that they are lead sheets of melody and chords only although some have the full… More
It’s been almost 3 years since I wrote about software for creating chord and scale diagrams. I’ve recently been using software for this task that didn’t exist back in 2011. I’d say it’s time for me to tell you about these products and how they can help you. There are… More
Don’t try this at home !! My ZT Lunchbox amp developed a terrible rattle-like sound after I had owned it for a month or two. I reviewed the amp favorably when I first got it and then gave it a qualified report when the rattle developed. I corresponded with ZT… More
Gifts of Christmases Past: Real-life Suggestions This time of year I often plan to blog about gift ideas you can give the musician in your life. I doubt I will be getting any musical gifts this year. The truth is I have a wonderful wife and family and don’t need… More
Thoughts regarding guitars for beginners. Are you considering giving your child a guitar? Or perhaps you want to learn the guitar yourself. Here’s some things to think about when choosing a guitar for someone who is just learning the instrument. The first choice you have to make is whether the… More
What’s going on with me? I’ve returned the second classical guitar I ordered online. This is the one reviewed in New Guitar Checklist. I am typical of many guitarists and sometimes have bouts of G.A.S (Gear Acquisition Syndrome). And sometimes, after a period of time, I fall out of love with… More
I sold one of my Stratocasters and decided to use the proceeds to purchase a classical guitar. Here’s the story of that purchase. How well can I follow my own advice on how and where to purchase a classical guitar? First, the guitar I decided to get wasn’t among those… More
Almost all experts (including luthiers, music educators, guitarists, music store staff, etc.) recommend that you keep your guitar in its case when you’re not playing it. This is especially emphasized if you live where the humidity is low at least part of the year. Use guitar case humidifiers to protect… More
