Guitar – Old-time music https://oldtimemusic.com Explore the latest music news, discover the meaning behind songs, and delve into standout albums and tracks across various genres. Thu, 05 Oct 2023 05:01:14 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.4.3 https://oldtimemusic.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/favicon-125x125.png Guitar – Old-time music https://oldtimemusic.com 32 32 Oscar Schmidt OE30CH Classic Semi-Hollowbody Cutaway Review – [UPDATED] https://oldtimemusic.com/oscar-schmidt-oe30ch-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/oscar-schmidt-oe30ch-review/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:10:04 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1624 Oscar Schmidt! Not the first name that comes to mind when you are thinking guitars, but they have been around a long time. They started out in the 1870s and reached a high point of sales and development in the 1920s. It really was an interesting operation, and we will never know whether its sales …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/oscar-schmidt-oe30ch-review/feed/ 0 Top 10 Best Guitar Pedalboard in 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-pedalboard/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-pedalboard/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 02:00:09 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1602 As effects pedals arrived in various forms during the 60s and 70s. It became clear that something had to be done in order to have some semblance of order. In those fledgling days, you may have a distortion unit, a wah-wah pedal, maybe a chorus or phaser — all connected with 10-foot cables making the …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-pedalboard/feed/ 0 Yamaha FSX730SC Small-Body Solid Top Acoustic-Electric Review https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-fsx730sc-small-acoustic-electric/ https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-fsx730sc-small-acoustic-electric/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:55:09 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1577 We have told the story in a previous review of how we first were introduced to Yamaha acoustic guitars back in the mid to late 60s. Not going to bore you again only to say that at the time we thought it was a great sounding guitar. And, if they could sort out the action, …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-fsx730sc-small-acoustic-electric/feed/ 0 Gator Cases Deluxe ABS Molded Case Review https://oldtimemusic.com/gator-cases-deluxe-abs-molded-case-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/gator-cases-deluxe-abs-molded-case-review/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:50:10 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11588 There really isn’t anything quite like buying a guitar. Well, if you are a guitar player, that is. You might have spent an eternity reading up about them; you might even have tried a few. And you might just about have saved up enough to get one like one of our heroes. Then one day, …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/gator-cases-deluxe-abs-molded-case-review/feed/ 0 Jameson Guitars Full Size Thinline Acoustic-Electric Review https://oldtimemusic.com/jameson-guitars-thinline-acoustic-electric/ https://oldtimemusic.com/jameson-guitars-thinline-acoustic-electric/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:45:04 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1570 Jameson is not a guitar manufacturer who would be the first name you think of when buying an instrument. But, that is certainly no reason to not have a look at what they are producing. We recently had a conversation with a guy we have known for years about which guitars he bought and why. …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/jameson-guitars-thinline-acoustic-electric/feed/ 0 How To Hold and Use a Guitar Pick – Guide for Beginners https://oldtimemusic.com/how-to-hold-and-use-a-guitar-pick/ https://oldtimemusic.com/how-to-hold-and-use-a-guitar-pick/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:35:11 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=19697 Not every guitar or bass player in the modern world uses a pick. The greatest rock guitarist of them all, in my opinion, Jeff Beck, doesn’t. Neither does Mark Knopfler, no slouch himself. But if you are going to use one, then learning How to Hold and Use a Guitar Pick is going to be …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-acoustic-guitar-strings/feed/ 1 Fender CD-140SCE Acoustic-Electric Guitar Review https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-cd-140sce-acoustic/ https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-cd-140sce-acoustic/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:25:08 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1467 Mention the name Fender to anyone, even non-musicians, and of course, they think of guitars. In fact, it means more than just guitars it means electric guitars. In fact, if we are honest, it probably means Precision, Stratocaster, Telecaster, and Jazz. The names that created a legacy, inspired a generation, and still does. We do …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-cd-140sce-acoustic/feed/ 0 Yamaha APXT2 Acoustic Electric Review https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-apxt2-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-apxt2-review/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:20:04 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1458 We can remember the day very well. It was a hot afternoon probably around 1968, and a few of us had gathered at Tempo Music store, just down the road from Jim Marshall’s shop in Hanwell, West London. Nothing special, just coffee, music chat and maybe play a few of, at the time may be …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-apxt2-review/feed/ 0 Schecter Apocalypse Review https://oldtimemusic.com/schecter-apocalypse-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/schecter-apocalypse-review/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:10:09 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=12968 Before we start our Schecter Apocalypse Review, on occasion, a company comes along that rocks the boat. It doesn’t happen very often in the guitar world, but when it does, people stand up and take notice. David Schecter set up his company in 1976. Originally all they did was supply replacement parts for Fender and …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/schecter-apocalypse-review/feed/ 0 Yamaha Pacifica 112V Review https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-pacifica-112v/ https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-pacifica-112v/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 01:05:06 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=5123 The Yamaha Pacifica 112V is a guitar that sits above the price and quality range of an entry-level budget guitar. It neatly bridges the gap between a beginner’s guitar and a guitar more typically bought by more experienced players. That being said, it’s a great choice for players of any level and certainly has enough …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/yamaha-pacifica-112v/feed/ 4 Rogue RA-090 Dreadnought Acoustic Guitar https://oldtimemusic.com/rogue-ra-090-dreadnought/ https://oldtimemusic.com/rogue-ra-090-dreadnought/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:50:09 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=2899 Not the first name on anybody’s lips when considering purchasing a guitar, so let’s take a closer look at Rogue acoustic guitars. They are constructed in South Korea by Sunbo. They are a brand identified with Musicians Friend, who had a center near the Rogue River in Oregon. Yes, you’ve guessed it. Musicians’ Friend themselves …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/rogue-ra-090-dreadnought/feed/ 0 Epiphone SG Special VE Review https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-sg-special-ve-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-sg-special-ve-review/#comments Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:46:03 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1430 You see some certain guitars, and visually they mean something. They either apply to a certain era or a certain style of music. And, some guitars crossed the borders between styles and genres being played in different situations. Not so the SG series. It has and always will mean one thing. Rock, Loud Rock. We …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-sg-special-ve-review/feed/ 2 55 Easy Electric Guitar Songs for Rock & Metal Beginners https://oldtimemusic.com/easy-electric-guitar-songs-for-rock-metal-beginners/ https://oldtimemusic.com/easy-electric-guitar-songs-for-rock-metal-beginners/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:40:10 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=19627 There is nothing better than learning to play your first song. Especially if you learn to play it well. Not only do you have something to show off to your friends and family, but it is also excellent practice. It’s great to imagine this, but in practice, learning a song when you haven’t mastered the …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/easy-electric-guitar-songs-for-rock-metal-beginners/feed/ 0 Epiphone Les Paul Custom Pro Review https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-les-paul-custom-pro/ https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-les-paul-custom-pro/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:25:06 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=17398 Epiphone is always intrinsically linked with Gibson. No matter what you say or do, the comparisons will always be there. In many respects we find it quite a sad story, Gibson first started to produce guitars in 1894. Epiphone had been in the business of guitar-making for 20 years by then. In the 60s, they …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-8-string-guitars/feed/ 0 Top 10 Best Humbucker Pickups in 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-pickups/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-pickups/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:05:12 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=12070 When it comes to the sound of an electric guitar, there is nothing more distinct than a humbucker pickup. They were designed as an alternative to the single-coil and P90 pickups that were used on the first electric guitars in the 1950s. Their main advantage was hum cancellation. Hence, the name “humbucker”. They essentially buck …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-pickups/feed/ 0 Top 10 Best Guitar Strings of 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-strings/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-strings/#respond Wed, 16 Aug 2023 00:00:10 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=2733 Selecting the right strings for your guitar is no easy feat. There’s plenty to consider and a staggering choice of options. Honestly, it makes ranking your top twenty favorite guitarists and solos, of all time, a walk in the park. But don’t worry, we’ve selected our top picks for the best guitar strings for acoustic, …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-strings/feed/ 0 Squier By Fender Classic Vibe 50’s Hand Telecaster Review https://oldtimemusic.com/squier-by-fender-classic-telecaster-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/squier-by-fender-classic-telecaster-review/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:55:08 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1426 Before we start this review just take a minute to take a look at this guitar… Done that? Good. Is there anything else that needs to be said… …or does the picture say it all? Indulge us for a minute. When we were kids growing up and all thinking we were John Lennon there was …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/squier-by-fender-classic-telecaster-review/feed/ 4 ESP LTD EC-1000 Deluxe https://oldtimemusic.com/esp-ltd-ec-1000-deluxe/ https://oldtimemusic.com/esp-ltd-ec-1000-deluxe/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:50:07 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1373 Sometimes you just feel like you need a change, something different. It’s not necessarily that you’re bored with your guitar but just feel like you would like to try something else. But, when you get down to your music store, you see what you may already have seen and played before. All the usual stuff …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/esp-ltd-ec-1000-deluxe/feed/ 0 How to Learn Guitar for Beginners – Step by Step Guide https://oldtimemusic.com/how-to-learn-guitar-for-beginners/ https://oldtimemusic.com/how-to-learn-guitar-for-beginners/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:40:06 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=19485 Have you decided that you want to learn to play the guitar, but you don’t know where to start? First of all, congratulations! A guitar is a fantastic instrument to play, and if you become passionate about it, it will be part of your life forever. I clearly remember those days after I bought my …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/how-to-learn-guitar-for-beginners/feed/ 0 Ibanez AS73 Artcore Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Review https://oldtimemusic.com/ibanez-as73-artcore-semi-hollow/ https://oldtimemusic.com/ibanez-as73-artcore-semi-hollow/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:35:05 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=3090 Before we get to our in-depth Ibanez AS73 Artcore Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Review, let’s look back a little… Ibanez has a history of producing quality guitars at cost-effective prices. It might be fair to say they are not the best instruments in the world, but they are always good value for money. They were a …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/ibanez-as73-artcore-semi-hollow/feed/ 1 Top 10 Best Hollow And Semi-Hollow Guitars of 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/best-hollow-semi-hollow-guitars/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-hollow-semi-hollow-guitars/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:30:11 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1316 Solid body guitars, the Strats, Teles and the Les Paul’s of this world get a lot of attention, but there is something very special about the sound of a hollow or semi-hollow guitar. Of course, it will sound different – that is the whole point, but, there is something more. The first time we ever …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-hollow-semi-hollow-guitars/feed/ 0 Everything You Need to Know About Guitar Sizes https://oldtimemusic.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-guitar-sizes/ https://oldtimemusic.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-guitar-sizes/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:25:10 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=17301 If you are thinking about buying a guitar and know nothing about them, there are a few things you should consider. Firstly they come in different sizes. This is an important issue if you are buying for a child. Nothing will put a child off a guitar quicker than not even being able to hold …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-guitar-sizes/feed/ 0 Top 8 Best Blues Guitars of 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/best-blues-guitars/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-blues-guitars/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:20:10 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1312 It’s not enough to know what notes to play to play the blues. Anyone can learn that. You need to know ‘why’ and ‘when’ those notes need to be played. Well, that’s our opinion. The working songs and spiritual music born in the cotton fields of the Deep South and sung by slaves is where …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-blues-guitars/feed/ 0 Epiphone Les Paul Standard Review https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-les-paul-standard-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-les-paul-standard-review/#comments Tue, 15 Aug 2023 23:15:10 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1265 Epiphone and Gibson. Two guitar manufacturers inextricably linked. Today Gibson own Epiphone and allow them to use the Gibson branded names like Les Paul, but it wasn’t always like that. Back in the 60s as music and instrument manufacturers were finding their feet, Epiphone and Gibson were in direct competition with each other. It was …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-les-paul-standard-review/feed/ 4 Snark ST-2 vs ST-8: Which One is the Best? https://oldtimemusic.com/snark-st-2-vs-st-8/ https://oldtimemusic.com/snark-st-2-vs-st-8/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 06:40:19 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=23145 If you think that there isn’t much of a difference between the Snark ST-2 and the ST-8, then you would be quite right. They both share quite a few features and a very similar price point. However, there is something that sets them apart, and that’s why I decided to put together this in-depth Snark …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/snark-st-2-vs-st-8/feed/ 0 Best 5-String Bass Guitars In 2023 – Top 8 Picks https://oldtimemusic.com/best-5-string-bass-guitars/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-5-string-bass-guitars/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:22:48 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1193 In the late fifties, Danelectro introduced their UB-2 five string bass. It was neither a huge success or a great new bass playing innovation. Five string upright basses had been used in jazz bands for years and the orchestral double bass had a 5 string version. In recent years they have become more popular. Some …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-5-string-bass-guitars/feed/ 0 Fender CD-60SCE Review https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-cd-60sce-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-cd-60sce-review/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:15:31 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=12055 When you hear the name Fender, you won’t automatically think of acoustic guitars. The Fender CD-60SCE will not be breathed in the same hallowed tones as the Telecaster or the Precision. Fender is known, quite rightly, for their electric guitars, not their acoustics. But they have been making acoustic guitars for a long time now, …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-cd-60sce-review/feed/ 0 Top 10 Best Acoustic Travel Guitars in 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/acoustic-travel-guitars/ https://oldtimemusic.com/acoustic-travel-guitars/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:00:25 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=1011 You’ve packed, made sure your passport is safe, and you’ve bought the suntan lotion. Just one more thing to pack. Your acoustic guitar. Whether it’s a city break, a two-week stint on a beach or backpacking around the world, we’ve had a look at some of the best acoustic travel guitars available for you to …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/acoustic-travel-guitars/feed/ 0 Gretsch G5622T Review https://oldtimemusic.com/gretsch-g5622t-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/gretsch-g5622t-review/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 06:00:23 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11498 Gretsch Electromatic Center Block guitars deliver the classic Gretsch look and sound at a much more affordable price.   The guitar we’ll be covering in this in-depth Gretsch G5622T Review is an Electromatic center block double-cutaway guitar. And features a laminated maple body with a chambered spruce center block that provides resonance, high gain, while …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/gretsch-g5622t-review/feed/ 1 Top 8 Best Guitar Wall Hangers in 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-wall-hangers/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-wall-hangers/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:55:32 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=4992 There is quite a lot of comment about hanging a guitar on the wall. And if you do decide on storing your guitar nicely on a wall, what are the Best Guitar Wall Hangers for the job? It certainly isn’t harmful to hang it on the wall in a specially designed hanger. There is a …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-wall-hangers/feed/ 0 Taylor 110e Review – A Great Dreadnought Guitar! https://oldtimemusic.com/taylor-110e-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/taylor-110e-review/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:50:30 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11283 Taylor guitars are relatively new kids on the block in terms of guitar manufacture. They were established in 1974 when Bob Taylor and two other employees bought the guitar manufacturing shop they were working in. Humble beginnings but decent quality instruments began to roll off the production line, and people began to take notice. They …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/taylor-110e-review/feed/ 0 Washburn WCG25CE Acoustic Guitar Review https://oldtimemusic.com/washburn-wcg25ce-acoustic-guitar-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/washburn-wcg25ce-acoustic-guitar-review/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:50:30 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11416 The Washburn G25SCE is a Grand Auditorium style acoustic/electric guitar. It’s part of their Comfort series, so named because of its ergonomic design that makes it easier to play. With unique belly and top carves, these guitars hug the body and provide a comfortable playing experience, whether you’re standing or sitting. Washburn has been producing …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/washburn-wcg25ce-acoustic-guitar-review/feed/ 0 Ovation Elite 1778TX Review – The Acoustic for Metal? https://oldtimemusic.com/ovation-elite-1778tx-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/ovation-elite-1778tx-review/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:50:27 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11255 It was the mid-60s, and we all had our wood-based acoustics struggling to learn how to play. We had yet to hear of Ovation guitars, let alone the guitar that is the subject of this Ovation Elite 1778TX Review. The instrument had been the same shape with a few size variations for hundreds of years. …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-beginner-electric-guitar-packages/feed/ 0 EMG JH James Hetfield Electric Guitar Pickup Set Review https://oldtimemusic.com/emg-jh-james-hetfield-set-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/emg-jh-james-hetfield-set-review/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:45:26 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11197 When Metallica came knocking on EMG’s door in 2009 wanting to create a special pick up you, tend to at least listen. James Hetfield wanted an active pickup but wanted it to have a very passive ‘metal’ sound. He wanted the punch and the clarity of a passive pickup, but he also wanted that wall …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/emg-jh-james-hetfield-set-review/feed/ 0 Martin D-18 Review – Best Acoustic Guitar Of 2023? https://oldtimemusic.com/martin-d-18-natural/ https://oldtimemusic.com/martin-d-18-natural/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:40:28 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11042 The D-18 can easily slip under the radar if you’re not too careful. We’d advise you to most definitely be careful. If you’re not, then you’re liable to miss out on an absolute gem. At first glance, The D-18 can be a little bit underwhelming. Like many Martin guitars, it is very much understated. But …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/martin-d-18-natural/feed/ 2 Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Review [2023] https://oldtimemusic.com/gretsch-g2622-streamliner/ https://oldtimemusic.com/gretsch-g2622-streamliner/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:40:26 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=11023 Gretsch G2622 Streamliner Center Block Single Barrel Stain w/V-Stoptail & Broad’Tron Pickups If you’re considering buying your first semi hollow-bodied guitar, this is a great place to start. The Gretsch G2622 guitar is an affordable entry-level guitar that comes from a brand with a strong reputation for being synonymous with country music and rockabilly. But, …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/gretsch-g2622-streamliner/feed/ 0 Fender Player Series Telecaster Review https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-player-series-telecaster/ https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-player-series-telecaster/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:35:37 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10758 Anyone who reads these articles on Fender guitars will know I have fallen out of love with them lately. To me, for many years, there was nothing to compare with them. Maybe a little unfair because it was the Precision bass in my case that was untouchable. But Fender the name, at one time, bore …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-player-series-telecaster/feed/ 0 Best Choice Products 22-Fret Full-Size Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar https://oldtimemusic.com/best-choice-acoustic-electric-bass-guitar/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-choice-acoustic-electric-bass-guitar/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:30:33 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10953 The acoustic-electric guitar is not uncommon. Most of the major guitar manufacturers design and make them. However, an acoustic-electric bass is something else and not seen so often. That is one reason to have a closer look at the Best Choice Products 22-Fret Full-Size Acoustic-Electric Bass Guitar. We all know the bass is a vital …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-choice-acoustic-electric-bass-guitar/feed/ 1 What’s the Easiest Way to Learn Bass Guitar? https://oldtimemusic.com/whats-the-easiest-way-to-learn-bass-guitar/ https://oldtimemusic.com/whats-the-easiest-way-to-learn-bass-guitar/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:30:30 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=33314 I am sure that when I start to answer this question, there are going to be people who will disagree with what I have to say. I can only give you the benefit of 60 years of playing bass in a variety of genres, from schoolboy bands to playing and recording with some of the …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/gretsch-g2655t-streamliner/feed/ 2 Washburn RO10 Rover Steel String Acoustic Guitar Review https://oldtimemusic.com/washburn-ro10-rover-steel-string-acoustic-guitar-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/washburn-ro10-rover-steel-string-acoustic-guitar-review/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:21:01 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=13416 We all love to travel, but sometimes we miss our home comforts. And most of us wouldn’t think to drag an instrument around! But for some guitar players, being without their trusted six string is unthinkable. As any musician knows, carrying an acoustic guitar around is beset with problems. It’s not like we have a …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/washburn-ro10-rover-steel-string-acoustic-guitar-review/feed/ 0 Ovation Applause 6 String Review https://oldtimemusic.com/ovation-applause-6-string-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/ovation-applause-6-string-review/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:20:58 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=12320 Before we get to our Ovation Applause 6 String Review, let’s first discuss a little about the company. Ovation Guitars Ovation first went into production in the late 60s and caused quite a stir with their composite plastic back. You loved them or otherwise. However, they developed quite a fan base despite the usual traditionalists …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/ovation-applause-6-string-review/feed/ 1 10 Easy Songs to Learn on the Electric Guitar for Beginners https://oldtimemusic.com/10-easy-songs-to-learn-on-the-electric-guitar/ https://oldtimemusic.com/10-easy-songs-to-learn-on-the-electric-guitar/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:15:28 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=17073 So, where exactly do you start with this one? Everybody has their favorite bands and singers. Their favorite genres of music. You tend to learn what you like. Not always a good thing, of course. The more styles you get to play, the better for your own musical development. It is not possible to include …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/10-easy-songs-to-learn-on-the-electric-guitar/feed/ 0 Epiphone AJ-220S Review https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-aj-220s/ https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-aj-220s/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:10:28 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10641 Before we start our Epiphone AJ-220S review, did you know that Epiphone was founded in 1873 in Izmir, Turkey, where they made a variety of very basic musical instruments. It was a modest family business and a hundred and thirty years before the arrival of the Epiphone AJ-220S. The family moved to New York in …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/epiphone-aj-220s/feed/ 0 Top 6 Best Guitar Tuners of 2023 https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-tuners/ https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-tuners/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:10:28 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=13359 It was different when we were growing up ‘back in the good old days.’ We didn’t have to go out and find a guitar tuner that was better than all the rest. Why? There weren’t any. It was simple. You learned how to tune the guitar or bass from its own fingerboard. Assuming you could …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/best-guitar-tuners/feed/ 0 Martin HD-28 Review https://oldtimemusic.com/martin-hd-28/ https://oldtimemusic.com/martin-hd-28/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:10:25 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10630 This is a classic. It has all the time-honored Martin tones of a dreadnought we have grown to love. The Martin HD-28 Standard guitar offers the looks of a pre-war guitar with modern playability. It’s a high-quality instrument. If you’re looking to buy a solid wood beautifully made and beautiful sounding guitar, you’re in the …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-redondo-player/feed/ 0 Guild D20 Review https://oldtimemusic.com/guild-d20/ https://oldtimemusic.com/guild-d20/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:05:26 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10608 Before I start my Guild D20 Review, I should mention that Guild is a name that resonates with me personally. It is mentioned in almost hushed tones. The reason for this is that many, many years ago, there was a guitar player who was popular in the UK called Bert Weedon. He came on the …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/guild-d20/feed/ 0 Ibanez Talman Series TCM50NT Review https://oldtimemusic.com/ibanez-talman-series-tcm50nt/ https://oldtimemusic.com/ibanez-talman-series-tcm50nt/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:30 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10556 We have seen quite a few surprises in music over the years. Not the least of which has been the apparent sudden rise of Japanese manufacturers. We are going to look at one such manufacturer and of their guitars for this Ibanez Talman Series TCM50NT review. But before we do, where did the Japanese suddenly …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/ibanez-talman-series-tcm50nt/feed/ 0 Seymour Duncan SH8 Invader Review https://oldtimemusic.com/seymour-duncan-sh8-invader-review/ https://oldtimemusic.com/seymour-duncan-sh8-invader-review/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:30 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=16423 In The Beginning… there were single-coil pickups and not much else. Yes, they made a hum, but the ‘60-cycle hum’ was all part of the sound. Then along came Seth Lover. He worked out how to wire coils out of phase and, by reversing the magnetic polarity, cancel the hum. That was in 1955. A …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/seymour-duncan-sh8-invader-review/feed/ 0 Fender Malibu Player Review https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-malibu-player/ https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-malibu-player/#comments Thu, 08 Jun 2023 05:00:25 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10488 In most cases, you only have to mention the name, and everyone knows what you’re talking about. The name Fender reverberates through the music world. The subject of this Fender Malibu Player review is another addition to a historic, in some cases, an iconic range of guitars. Their rivalry with Gibson has made the brand …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-american-professional-precision/feed/ 3 Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-duo-sonic/ https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-duo-sonic/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:55:27 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10375 Before we get to our Fender Duo-Sonic Electric Guitar review, I have to just mention that this was actually the first Fender guitar I came across. It was in the hands of a kid at school who had brought it over from the states with him. His Dad was in the US Military and was …

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]]> https://oldtimemusic.com/fender-duo-sonic/feed/ 0 Daisy Rock Pixie Review https://oldtimemusic.com/daisy-rock-pixie/ https://oldtimemusic.com/daisy-rock-pixie/#respond Thu, 08 Jun 2023 04:50:33 +0000 https://oldtimemusic.com/?p=10232 Acoustic-electric guitars are a common sight these days, but the subject of this Daisy Rock Pixie review is a unique example. We have had acoustic guitars for a very long time, but it wasn’t until 1936 that a guy called Charlie Christian strapped a pickup to his. He was in a jazz combo, and they …

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