Other Stringed Instruments

All ukulele pickups have one purpose, and that is to amplify the sound emitting from your uke. However, not all pickups are capable of delivering the right tone. Some might even distort the sound and pick up background noise! Don't make the wrong purchase. Here are the...

The ukulele's charming and relaxing sound has entertained people worldwide and produced many famous ukulele players. One song featuring a uke even reached the Billboard Hot 100 charts and stayed there for a record 76 weeks. Let's find out who they are and what they have contributed...

The fretboard and headstock are some of the well-known parts of a ukulele. But did you know that this small stringed instrument has more than ten components? And, there is even a part that is often overlooked yet is responsible for keeping the strings in place. ...

Replacing uke strings may seem pretty straightforward - you unwind the pegs, insert the replacements, and you're done. But, this yearly uke maintenance requires more attention and precision. Here's how to string a ukulele - the right way. Change Your Uke Strings in...

Tuning your banjo affects every aspect of how your tone comes out of the instrument. But, what is the banjo tuning for a 4-string, 5-string, and 6-string banjo? What are your options, and how are they different from one another? In this article, you'll learn everything you...

Have you ever wondered about the difference between neck pickup vs bridge pickup? What are they used for? What is the difference between them? Do I need both of them on my guitar? Well, this article will answer all those questions and more. Read on to learn...

Did you know that there are different types of ukuleles to choose from? You can find a uke in a cute pineapple shape and even a ukulele that looks like a guitar! If you are curious about which to get, you should stick around because we'll...

If you’ve just picked up a guitar and tried some of the easy acoustic guitar songs around the web, you may have wound up frustrated and confused. We’ve put together a list of acoustic guitar songs for beginners to clear things up for you. We included where...

Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven is one of the most famous songs from the British rock band. But, despite its worldwide success, why is Stairway to Heaven Banned in guitar stores? Why is Stairway to Heaven the forbidden riff? And did you know that there was once...

A new ukulele player might find it difficult to track which string to play. The good news? There's an easier way! Knowing how many different color-coded sets you have available will make tuning much more intuitive, too. In this article, we will describe different ukulele string names...