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Mar 11, 2008, New Hands On Review! A Guitar Cable With An On/Off Switch
Planet Waves' Circuit Breaker cable has a built-in mute switch to save your equipment from loud pops and squeals when you change guitars with a live equipment. Nice, but how is it in use? This Hands On Review answers that question.
Permalink -- click for full blog postMar 4, 2008, Guitar Tuners Buyer's Guide
If you're like most guitar players, you'll end up with multiple guitar tuners. Buying the right tuners the first time will save you money in the long run.
Permalink -- click for full blog postJan 21, 2008, New Hands On Review! True Strobe Tuner
The True Strobe tuner from Planet Waves is one of the most accurate on the market, but how easy is it to use? Is it the right tuner for you? Find out in this Hands On Review...
Permalink -- click for full blog postJan 8, 2008, New! Hands On Review of the Planet Waves Chordmaster (CTM)
The Planet Waves Chordmaster * Tuner * Metronome (CTM) is the follow-on to their popular pocket chord dictionaries. Is it worth the upgrade? Find out in the Chordmaster Hands On Review...
Permalink -- click for full blog postDec 28, 2007, New! BOSS DR-880 Hands On Review
Need a drummer or bass guitar player to jam with, or for an upcoming performance? Is the DR-880 rhythm machine a better option, or just less expensive and more dependable? Find our more in this Hands On Review written especially for guitarists.
Permalink -- click for full blog postDec 28, 2007, BOSS DR-880 Dr. Rhythm Hands On Review
Want to know more about the DR-880? Don't read marketing materials or sales pitches, take a look at this Hands-On-Review, written specifically for and by guitarists.
Permalink -- click for full blog postDec 5, 2007, Latest Newletter Available: Redesign & Gift Ideas
Read about the recent redesign, including details on newly released pages. Also, gift ideas for your favorite guitarist!
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 29, 2007, Electric Guitar Guide
This Electric Guitar Guide is geared for those who are buying their first or secong guitar. Understand pickups, body styles, and much more as you select the perfect instrument for you.
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, The Redesign Has Fully Launched!
After several agonizing days of final modifications, page uploads, and page analysis, the redesign of start-playing-guitar.com is officially launched! I do have a bit more cleanup to do (like deleting obsolete pages and updating a couple infrequently accessed pages) the site is official. Please let me know what you think of the new design!
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, Guitar Fretboard Guide
Learn the guitar fretboard layout, string names, note names, intervals, and more. An understanding of the fretboard prepares you for advanced guitar topics...
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, Acoustic Guitar Guide
An Acoustic Guitar Guide... Understand and select the perfect size and style for you.
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, Read Guitar Music
Need to understand how to read guitar music? The primer is the perfect starting place!
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, Recording Guitar At Home
The advantages of recording guitar to your computer are numerous: hear yourself & your guitar clearly, share with others, track your progress, play along with your favorite songs, and much more!
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, Guitar TAB Guide
Music notation is best, but guitar TAB gets you started faster! Learn: How to read and write TAB, strengths and weaknesses, finding TAB online and why some sites are closing down, TAB Tools, more!
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, Acoustic or Electric?
Overwhelmed by all the types and styles of guitars? Start by deciding if an acoustic or electric guitar is right for you... Then read more on body styles, extras and buying tips.
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, How To Buy A Guitar
Buy the right guitar at the right price. The How To Buy A Guitar page provides essential tips for shopping, selecting and negotiating a great deal, …
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 28, 2007, Guitar Chords: Tools, Common Chords, Chord Theory
Learn about guitar chords: basic chord theory, the nine most common chords, chord tools, more!
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 27, 2007, Guitar Case Buyer's Guide
A guitar case is one of the most important purchases other than your instrument. Learn about hard sided and soft sided cases, buying tips, advantages and disadvantages of each type... more!
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 27, 2007, Can Guitar Hero Teach You To Play Guitar?
Can Guitar Hero II actually help you learn to play guitar? Perhaps. Read more here… Can Guitar Hero II actually help you learn to play guitar? Perhaps. Read more here...
Permalink -- click for full blog postNov 27, 2007, The Bridge Newsletter Back Issues
The Bridge is the official newsletter of start-playing-guitar.com. These archives contain every back issue.
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