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As we wrap up the year 2019, the first year of Guitars For Idiots existence, I can’t help but reflect on all the highlights of year. Whether it was great gear, artist interviews, concerts, or partscasters, this year was a way bigger success than I imagined it would be. 2020 already figures to be evenContinue reading “Gear Of The Year: The Best Of Everything We Have Reviewed”

When it comes to modifying guitars, building partscasters, or trying to improve the playability and tone of cheap guitars there are many essential tools you’ll need. However, most are incredibly easy to find, inexpensive, or both. Below, I’ll talk through the tools I use every day and my recommendations for budget friendly options. These productsContinue reading “7 Simple and Essential Tools I Use To Modify Guitars”

Build the guitar: Search for the Strat in the finish of your choice HERE Not only is the Fender Stratocaster my favorite guitar, but it was also my first electric guitar. Crazy how that works…However, in recent years I’ve found a new love of Strats, be it Fender or knock offs, because of how easyContinue reading “Turning a Squier Affinity Stratocaster Into a Garage Rock Beast”

Recently revived, the brand name of Guyatone is back in business in Chicago! This legendary Japanese company produced thousands of guitars from the 1950s until the companies formal demise in 2013. Now they are not only documenting the companies history but working on new pedals, guitars, and products including these new guitar straps! This materialContinue reading “New Products From A Vintage Company: Guyatone Offering ACE Guitar Straps”

Harmony continues its year of strong releases with a classic reissue of the 8418 combo tube amp. Check Reverb.com to find your own before they are gone, as these are exclusively available in the US. The 8418 has a hand-wired construction with a 6″ Jensen speaker, all original circuitry, and a vacuum tubes built toContinue reading “You Can Finally Order Harmony’s 8418 Amplifier Reissue”

I have written a few articles before that try to outline the best rig for metal, punk, or live shows below a certain budget. While it is a good exercise in bargain hunting, it always feels pretty useless because each player needs something different no matter what the budget is. So instead I thought I’dContinue reading “Building A Live Rig On A Budget: Some Thoughts/Opinions”

Fender is getting the holiday season started early by gifting the world a new line of premium electric guitars and basses. The Fender American Ultra Series will be Fender’s most advanced and modern line of instruments yet. Featuring 6 new instruments, the Ultra line will feature new finishes, new pickups, modernized guitar designs, and muchContinue reading “Fender Announces New American Ultra Series”

Just this morning, Reverend Guitars shared the release of probably the most beautiful guitar’s I’ve ever seen. Their latest limited edition Fall release is their popular Sensei RT model but with an intriguing palette of sparkle colors. Shown above is the stunning lime finish, but you can also get this rocker in purple, black, orange,Continue reading “Reverend to Release New Limited Edition Sensei RT LE with Sparkle Finish Options!”

Well if you’re looking for a cheap Telecaster-style guitar, your day just got way more exciting! Guitarfetish.com, or GFS as it is more well known, just added an exciting product to their Xaviere guitar line. Retailing at around $429, you can get these direct from GFS for only $229. Check them out here on theContinue reading “Guitarfetish.com releases new Xaviere PRO845 Thinline Teles”

Things are a bit slow right now, as I’m waiting for a few new guitars to actually arrive at my place for review. So new reviews will be out soon! In the meantime, I have not been able to get the Fender Powercaster out of my mind after watching flor’s lead singer Zach rock oneContinue reading “Fender Powercaster: The Next Guitar I Need To Review”