
Oscar Jordan interviews lead guitarist Jimi Hazel of the rock group 24-7 Spyz....
Whether you’re shopping for a guitar or just dig being around them, visiting the businesses making up Sunset Boulevard’s “Guitar Gulch” in Hollywood, CA is a must....
You’re a black dot in the audience amidst a sea of white, dope smoking, mullet wearers. It’s a lonely existence but we couldn’t help it....
Oscar Jordan caught up with guitar teacher extraordinaire Mark Wein at the 2010 NAMM show. Mark showed Oscar a few cool tricks that can take you from sounding average to awesome in minutes....
While at Winter NAMM 2010 some friends kept telling me that I needed to go to the Guitar Geek Festival that was happening down the street from the Convention Center....
Posted on 07 February 2010
SMG is a place where people can come together to talk about guitars, pass around information, and build a community where everyone shares their passion for guitars.... Continue Reading
Posted on 06 February 2010
For this weeks post, we move on to part 3 or in other words, the 3rd string and learning gets fun because we can start soloing for warm ups.... Continue Reading
Posted on 04 February 2010
I believe I love my guitar more than the others love theirs... ...while they're making up new tunes I can thoroughly enjoy myself just doodling around with a guitar for a whole evening.... Continue Reading
Posted on 02 February 2010
The Taylor Custom Electric features new Taylor pickups, a sleek all-aluminum bridge and neck-to-body construction.... Continue Reading
Posted on 31 January 2010
Most guitar players know the minor pentatonic box very well. With that in mind, wouldn't it be cool to know the neck really well and play parts that are literally outside the box? This article is for that purpose.... Continue Reading
Posted on 30 January 2010
There are many ways that a guitarist can progress and improve upon their skill level no matter what style of music they play or skill level.... Continue Reading
Posted on 28 January 2010
Despite his status as master songwriter and cultural icon, John Lennon was, first, a guitar player.... Continue Reading
Posted on 26 January 2010
“There is no spoon,” those famous words that Neo said in The Matrix. But how can this phrase be applied to guitar playing.... Continue Reading
Posted on 24 January 2010
While working the floor of the 2010 Winter NAMM, I met up with a couple of superstars of the guitar world. They were both women- and they both treated me like I was a member of their family.... Continue Reading
Posted on 22 January 2010
This week’s review brings me to a revolutionary guitar made by Ampeg. The AMG100 electric guitar is a 60’s retro style guitar with some amazing upgrades and features that will blow you away.... Continue Reading
Posted on 21 January 2010
Guitarists are often asked who their influences are. Depending on the style of music, they typically name a lot of the same people and bands, and for good reason.... Continue Reading
Posted on 20 January 2010
SMG is a place where people can come together to talk about guitars, pass around information, and build a community where everyone shares their passion for guitars.... Continue Reading