Guitar Reviews

  use a pick?   So, I am asking myself, do I even need to use a pick? Can I play with my fingers; will a pick get in the way?   What is a guitar pick? A guitar pick, called a plectrum in the UK, is a small, pointed implement held between the thumb and finger(s), which is used to strike the guitar strings to produce a sound. What shape are guitar picks?   They come in a variety of shapes but have a pointed tip which is used when playing. When the string is struck by the pick, the sound produced is picked up by the pick-ups, in an electric guitar, where the sound is boosted through an amplifier and speaker. In an acoustic guitar the sound is amplified through the hollow body of the guitar by the sound hole. The shape of the pick is down to personal preference. As a beginner, I would suggest the student buy a variety pack of picks and choose the one that most suits. You may find that over time your ch...

    parts of a guitar – test (your sense of humour)   Which parts of a human and guitar are the same? (answers at the end) Anatomy of the guitar   The Head/headstock and Tuning Keys This part of guitar holds the Tuning Keys, sometimes called the Machine Heads (big thumbs up to all the Deep Purple fans). These hold the guitar strings under tension to produce the correct pitch. There are different types of headstock. Below are images of various headstocks Nut The nut is a small raised piece of material that holds the strings off the fretboard. It defines the scale length of the guitar. The scale length being the full length of a vibrating string, between the bridge and the nut. A guitar nut may be made of various materials, the most common being bone, plastic, ivory. You may also get a locking nut which helps keep the instrument in tune, particularly when using a Whammy Bar. These are 3 pieces of metal that h...