Articles

Acoustic or Electric Guitar – Which Guitar is Best for a Beginner?

Making the choice on what type of guitar to start with as a beginner is a common question we are asked here at George’s Music.  In one corner, you have artists that exclusively use acoustic guitars, and on the other artists that are strict...

Vox Amplification – Legendary Sounds

By: Kevin ManieriGeorge's Music Georges Music is proud to announce an expanded selection of guitar amps from Vox at select locations! These amps were part of the original British Invasion and are known world-wide for their tube tone. Want to find...

George's Music Loves New Players!

By: Scott FisherGeorge's Music Congratulations! Youve made the decision to start playing guitar or ukuleleor bass. Whichever instrument youve decided on, playing music can be a life-changing experience. All of us here at Georges Music are musicians...

The Great Electric Debate: The Fender Strat vs. The Gibson Les Paul

  It has inspired many arguments and hopefully a few good tunes. The question is, Stratocaster or Les Paul? Which one of these two storied instruments is the ultimate electric guitar?There are countless makers and models to choose from, but som...

Effects for the Electric Bass

By Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Youre probably used to hearing effects used on electric guitar. Youre also used to seeing guitarists show up to a gig with a dizzying array of stompboxes, pedals, switchers, and other doodads. Sometimes they carry...

The Wide World of Strings

By Kevin ManieriGeorges Music Weve all been there. You walk into the music store, go straight for the strings, and draw a complete blank when looking at the endless options.What did I use last time?What does nickel-plated steel sound like?Why do...

Improve Your Drumming With Less Ismore

By Tim KamakGeorges Music In this Drum Club issue, I would like to introduce all of you to my good friendLess Ismore (get it? Less Is More :-)).Ok, enough with the bad jokes. Defining the Concept For years, successful musicians, songwriters,...

Recording Electric Guitar In 1 Easy Step

By Ben BlakesleyGeorges Music     There are many aspects of recording that will drive you nuts: getting the perfect drum sound, recording an isolated vocal in the same room as the band, getting rid of that annoying air conditioner hum!...

Auto-Fixation: Guitar Repairs You Can Do Yourself

By Jon Chappell I often break down my guitar maintenance activities into two categories: cleaning and tweaking. Cleaning covers everything from wiping the strings to dusting the metal and wood parts to using liquid polishes and fine-grade steel wool ...