How low do you drop tune to? D? C? If you dare to go down to A# then you need to check out our latest Turn On, Tune Up, Rock Out video where Samy Elbanna explains how he finetunes his gear to accommodate shred solos with chugging riffs.
The Darkness released “I Believe in a Thing Called Love” back in 2003, but it sounds like a song that could have been released in the ’60s or ’80s. It has all the hallmarks of a hard-rocking blues tune, but it also doesn’t take itself too seriously. Between the lead singers’ falsetto vocals and the quirky video, the band even leans into the silly aspect of the Rockstar sound, perhaps that’s why it was such a hit. Here is a quick song lesson on how to play this fun rock song “I Believe in a Thing Called Love”
“A beautiful, chaotic mess” is how Adam Devonshire describes his band, IDLES. Despite this (or because of this, perhaps), IDLES have claimed the title of Britain’s most exciting independent band and have picked up plenty of accolades along their journey.
In the latest of our Turn On, Tune Up, Rock Out series, we meet up with one of our favourite new indie rock bands to lift the sticky lid on their sweet guitar and bass rigs.
The marriage of traditional guitar playing with cutting-edge digital music production software can seem like a daunting task. However, this synergy offers unprecedented creative freedom and control, pushing the boundaries of what is possible in the modern music landscape. Whether you are a seasoned guitarist or a beginner looking to dive into the realm of digital production, understanding how to bridge the gap between these two worlds is essential. This blog aims to guide you through this transition, covering the historical evolution, the benefits, and the practical aspects of combining guitar playing with digital music production software.
Meet Providence Guitars, a luthier building unique designs that bring together the best – and sometimes contrasting – parts of classic guitars.
What’s one of the best benefits of running a family-owned business for over 65 years? Reconnecting with contacts from over five decades ago.
Despite being released in 2000 the song “Good Fortune” by PJ Harvey has a bit of an 80’s guitar vibe, which is fitting considering that is when her career began! As a multi-instrumentalist, vocalist, and poet-like lyricist she would go onto bigger fame with the alternative music of the 90’s. Here is a quick song lesson on how to play PJ Harvey’s “Good Fortune” on guitar.
We sit down with the longest-serving member of the Rotosound team, Coral Lynn, who is retiring this month after more than four decades at the company. If you called up the Rotosound office any time after 1980 you would have most likely been greeted by the voice of Coral Lynn. After 44 years of running overseas orders and logistics, our Coral is retiring. We caught up to reminisce before she locks up the factory for the last time.
.73mm Rotosound Ultra guitar plectrum. Unrivalled attack, dynamics, and flexibility in a pick that lasts longer.
.88mm Rotosound Ultra guitar plectrum. Unrivalled attack, dynamics, and flexibility in a pick that lasts longer.
1.00mm Rotosound Ultra guitar plectrum. Unrivalled attack, dynamics, and flexibility in a pick that lasts longer.
