Browsing Archives of - 2014 February

7 String Guitar Kit Useful Info

7 String Guitar Kit Useful Info7 String Guitar Kit – Useful Information to Help You Make an Informed Decision! A 7 string guitar kit is a great way to delve into the exciting world of non-6 string guitars! Not only will you get a great guitar, but you will also get a bunch of accessories that will allow you to... Read More »

8 String Guitar Tuning – All You Need to Know!

FEATURED 7 & 8 STRING GUITAR MANUFACTURER – HALO GUITARS If you haven’t heard of Halo Guitars, you should check them out! They offer a great selection of ready to order 7 and 8 string guitars, but best of all, they specialize in creating custom guitars! When you create a custom guitar with Halo Guitars, you... Read More »

Charlie Hunter Guitar Legend – Biography and More

Charlie Hunter Guitar Legend – Biography and MoreCharlie Hunter: An Inspiration for Anyone Inspired to Play Jazz on an 8 String Guitar Although most 8 string guitar playing is associated with the genre of metal, the Charlie Hunter guitar style proves that this guitar has an iconic place in jazz. Over the course of about 20 years, Hunter has proven that he... Read More »

Steve Vai and His Ibanez Universe

Steve Vai and His Ibanez UniverseIntroduction There are literally thousands of sites that discuss Steve Vai’s career in general, but the focus of this post is to delve into Vai’s 7 string guitar journey and to take a look at the guitar that made it all possible – his Ibanez Universe! However, even a specific post like this needs to examine... Read More »

Who is Tosin Abasi?

Who is Tosin Abasi?Tosin Abasi: Must Know Info! Intro Tosin Abasi is an incredible guitar player known both for his 7 and 8 string playing. Although he has played with several bands, his most well-known effort has been with the instrumental metal band known as Animals as Leaders. Early Years and Musical Development Tosin Abasi’s journey to guitarist for... Read More »

Is a Seven String Guitar or an Eight String Guitar Right for Me?

Is a Seven String Guitar or an Eight String Guitar Right for Me?Should I get a Seven String Guitar or an Eight String Guitar? So, you’re thinking of taking the plunge and experimenting with a non-6 string guitar – maybe a seven string guitar, or perhaps even an eight string guitar? Well, here’s a list of the top 5 reasons why you should look into doing just that!... Read More »

List of Bands that use 8 String Guitars!

List of Bands that use 8 String Guitars!Bands that use 8 String Guitars Are you looking for a little eight string inspiration for your playing? One of the best ways to learn the 8 string guitar is to listen to your heroes and to emulate their playing. During this learning process, you will also begin to develop a unique style that is... Read More »

Well Known Songs Featuring 7 String Guitars!

Well Known Songs Featuring 7 String Guitars!10 Best Songs Featuring 7 String Guitars! Here’s a list of some of the most well known songs that feature 7 string guitars as featured on www.guitarworld.com. Be sure to click each song name to be taken to YouTube to see the video for each song! If you’d like more information about these guitars, be... Read More »