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Posted October 13, 2017

50 Most Famous Artists by State

Ever wondered which artist came from your home state? Listed here are all 50 states of America and the biggest, most influential artists that were born there. Larger states like Texas, Washington, and California were hotbeds of creativity so it was tough choosing just one artist to represent those states, while smaller states didn't see any iconic stars until much later in time. Don't get too upset if your favorite band isn't on this list! Write in the comments below and let us know which bands you would replace on this list. 

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Posted October 2, 2017

PRS Guitars Bird Inlay Origins

In the guitar industry, one is used to seeing the same dot or trapezoid inlay pattern found over and over again on various guitar brands around the globe. However, the unique PRS Guitars bird inlays are extremely iconic and one-of-a-kind. How did PRS come to create the iconic inlays and where did the inspiration for them come from?

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Posted October 2, 2017

Acoustic Guitar Songs - 6 Not So Easy!

If you're like me and get bored of strumming the same old three chords, playing the same old songs, there's one thing I like to do, and that's to learn new, challenging songs. Some of the most difficult songs to play are either super fast, sweep and shred fests, or really intricate fingerpicking songs on an acoustic.

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Posted September 24, 2017

Practical Applications of Music Theory

Aural skills are a crucial part of any musician's skill set.  Aural means related to to sense of hearing or the anatomy and physiology of the ear.  So, aural training is sometimes called ear training, an important foundation when learning music theory.  Aural skills training is the process by which musicians identify and mentally organize the sounds that happen in music.

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Posted September 19, 2017

Understanding Guitar Amps Watts, Ohms, and Speaker Wiring

 

 

How many times have you plugged your guitar into an amp, and it just works? What if the amp is broken? What do you do? This happened to me a few weeks ago. My younger brother’s combo amp had a mind of its own and often decided to cut the music whenever it felt like it. Worse, he had a gig in just five days.

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Posted September 11, 2017

How To Build a Parts Guitar

 

Being able to spec out your instrument with all the electronics and features you want is a cool way to learn what goes into making guitars. In this article, we will go over the basics of building your own guitar, mainly with some things to keep in mind before you embark on this journey.

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Posted September 6, 2017

Disc Makers D'Angelico Guitar Giveaway Package

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Posted August 8, 2017

The Feedback: Your Guitar Questions Answered!

Welcome to The Feedback! We know you have guitar questions, and we want to help. If you have any questions on playing, choosing gear, songwriting, recording, performing live, etc, send us your questions using this form and we'll try our best to answer some of them in a blog post, like this one, so every guitar learner can learn from the wisdom of the guitar gurus. Please keep your questions in relation to guitar playing, and keep them clean!  

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Posted August 1, 2017

10 Great Pedals Under $100

There are simply too many guitar pedals to list here so I've gathered just a few of my favorites. From overdrives to tremolo and delays, these are some of the best bang-for-your-buck stomp boxes around. And yes, I know there are more than 10 pedals on this list! 10 just sounds better. Read on!  

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Posted July 24, 2017

Learn the Pentatonic Scale with these Eric Clapton Hits

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In the right hands, especially those that have been blessed by mythical crossroads, the pentatonic scale is a powerful tool for any guitarist. If you're not yet familiar with the scale, check it out here. Which is why little-known guitar&a

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Posted July 19, 2017

4 Super Small Amps with Super Big Tone

Have you ever wanted to play sweet slow jams in your bedroom without disturbing the rest of the house? Or maybe you just want a portable traveling amp so that the next time you go camping, you can impress everyone with some outdoor riffs. These are the "Fab Four" of very small amps with surprisingly great tone. 

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Posted July 10, 2017

PRS Behind The Scenes: Artists Advice to Beginning Guitarists

In the most recent Vans Warped Tour, PRS artists definitely made a statement with a wide variety of guitars. PRS recently spoke with Miguel Cardona (Sylar), Pat Dimitri (Andy Black & Watsky), Mason Gainer (Bad Seed Rising) and Sam Bowden (Neck Deep) about their advice to new players, which you can check out below.

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Posted July 10, 2017

5 Famous Artists and their Famous Guitars

It's arguable that the instruments here were responsible for immortalizing the artists that played them. From dusty strats, to custom-built axes, these are five famous guitars, and the stories behind them.

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Posted June 29, 2017

Propellerhead and Positive Grid's Ultimate Pro Effects Giveaway!

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Posted June 26, 2017

Guitar Tricks Quiz: Match the Guitarist with their Guitars

Some guitar players are known for playing specific guitars. Can you match the guitar player with their instrument of choice? Don't cheat! We'll know!

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