Wet/dry guitar rigs: A beginner’s guide to playing two guitar amps with one guitar
Unlock a Whole New Level of Creativity and Depth in Your Guitar Playing With a Wet/Dry Guitar Rig Are you looking to elevate your guitar tone to the next level? In the world of guitar amplification, the wet/dry rig is a game-changer. In this installment of...
How to unlock every sound from a Gibson ES-335
ster the controls of your Gibson ES-335 with our ultimate guide and tone tricks for one of the world’s most versatile guitars
What does success in the music industry look like?
From composition to studio recording to marketing, the path toward a sustainable music career involves many factors
Joe Bonamassa’s Les Paul tone masterclass
“When I play live, I probably use the volume and tone pots 100 times in an evening” Few would dispute that Joe Bonamassa is a modern-day master of the Gibson Les Paul. And if you want to sound like him, there’s sadly no substitute for thousands of hours of...
What happens to your Gibson guitar when you buy it from Sweetwater?
Take the Sweetwater Distribution Center tour Here’s a fun fact: when you purchase from Sweetwater, your Gibson guitar goes through a 55-point inspection. But did you know that you can also have your new guitar modded and even get old guitars repaired and restored? In...
Types of Gibson Les Paul models—everything you need to know
Its single-cutaway body shape, carved maple top, and set-neck construction are iconic Beginning with the very first Les Paul electric guitar First introduced in collaboration with legendary artist Les Paul in 1952, the Gibson Les Paul™ electric guitar has a long and...
Strategies to grow as a musician
An ongoing series to inspire you toward productivity—part one We all need a strategic to-do list that originates from someone else from time to time. Because we’re all so different from each other in what we encounter in our education (there’s so much information out...
How to find the perfect guitar pick/plectrum
Pick the ideal guitar pick for your playing style or try new sizes and materials for a host of tonal variations
Guitar storage, humidity and seasonal maintenance considerations
Why that long, hot summer you are looking forward to might be bad news for your guitar Whether you own a large or small guitar collection or even just a single guitar, you’ll need to protect your investment and maximize the playability of your instrument(s) in various...
What size guitar should I get?
Everything you need to know Ergonomics—a broad term used in many industries to describe how a tool or device pairs up with the human body to promote ease of use, comfort, and safety. Guitars come in a variety of shapes and sizes with consideration by the designers for...