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How to test out a beginner acoustic guitar in a guitar store
By Daryl Robertson published
A former guitar salesman gives you valuable advice for buying your first guitar

What is reamping? Here's everything you need to know
By Daryl Robertson published
Want to know how the professionals get their epic guitar tones? Pay attention as we walk you through the concept of reamping your guitar, and whether it's something you should consider

Sick Riffs: Liam Beeson teaches you the technical onslaught of Brand of Sacrifice's Casca
By Sam Roche last updated
Behold: a masterclass in irregular time signatures and pinpoint accuracy

Sick Riffs: Cody Quistad teaches you the earth-shattering main riff of Wage War's Who I Am
By Sam Roche last updated
The track is taken from the band's latest album, Pressure

Sick Riffs: Josh Baines teaches you the crushing, time signature-fluid riffs of Malevolence's Remain Unbeaten
By Sam Roche last updated
The track is taken from the band's recently released EP, The Other Side

Sick Riffs: Arran Day teaches you the classic-rock lead lines of These Wicked Rivers' Floyd
By Sam Roche last updated
The track is taken from the band's recently released debut album, Eden

Sick Riffs: Learn the monster 12/8 groove from All Hail The Yeti's Cold Dead Leaves
By Sam Roche last updated
Dave Vanderlinde teaches the yet-to-be-released track, which will feature on the band's upcoming EP

Harness Joni Mitchell's acoustic imagination with this lesson on dulcimers, altered tunings and cluster chords
By George Howlett published
A deep dive into the singer-songwriter's aptitude for experimental tunings, and how you can incorporate them into your own compositions
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