ROCKDALE J-40

A fan of T-style design, but looking for a more heavy sound? Here is a guitar for you!

Electro-acoustic guitars are very popular today. The ability to quickly connect the instrument to an amplifier, computer sound card or mixing console without the need for additional microphones is essential for those who want to improve their own musical skills, create music or perform on stage.

The world of guitars is like a big, exciting puzzle with lots of different styles and sounds. Two important pieces of this puzzle are the acoustic and classical guitars. Let's explore them together to understand what makes each special and figure out how to pick the right one for you.

Playing the guitar is a creative process that involves various techniques and styles, and one of the important aspects is choosing between playing with fingers or using a pick (mediator).

The electric guitar is an instrument related to the familiar acoustic guitar, but its capabilities are much wider, and when used correctly, it provides the musician with a much more extensive field for creative experiments. However, it is important to understand that the sound you eventually get is formed not only by the guitar itself, but also by other devices, the presence of which is necessary for the guitar to sound, as you would like it to. In addition to the guitar itself, you will need an amplifier with a cabinet, some necessary sound processing devices, and a few accessories.

Well, it should be noted that you have been fortunate enough to fall in love not just with music, but also specifically with the bass guitar. Now you are ready to purchase your first and very important instrument, all that's left is to make the right choice. This is a very important decision, on which will depend: whether you will want to develop in music, spend years honing your skills and style. In the end - whether the world will get a new Billy Sheehan, Jaco Pastorius, Geddy Lee, or Steve Harris. After all, a properly chosen instrument motivates you to practice; you don't want to let it out of your hands. A mismatched and unloved instrument, most likely, will soon stand in the corner as a silent reproach to unfulfilled dreams. In addition, there are so many options, so how not to make a mistake?

If you've recently purchased a guitar and are taking your first steps in music, there will come a time when you'll have to change the strings on your instrument for the first time. This procedure is relatively straightforward, but it has some important nuances that you should pay attention to in order not to damage the guitar and achieve excellent sound and proper tuning with the new strings. To assist novice guitarists, we've prepared this article where we'll try to mention all the crucial points.