Comparing two classics of electric guitar design, The Fender Stratocaster and The Gibson Les Paul. Next up? The case for the Fender Stratocaster. Design and Ergonomics The Fender Stratocaster has been described as ‘The Perfect Electric Guitar’, an exercise in form following function. Not a single element on the instrument is superfluous, everything has a
Why the Fender Stratocaster is better than the Gibson Les Paul. Read Post »
How does the law of diminishing returns manifest itself in the world of guitars? Quite frequently and severely! Let’s explore in detail… What is the law of diminishing returns? In guitar terms, this means the more money you spend on a guitar, the less benefit you get, on a diminishing scale. Take an easy example:
Are more expensive guitars worth the money? Read Post »
Acoustic or Electric? In my opinion, the answer to this age-old question is: Learn on acoustic guitar first. Let me explain why… Before I start, DISCLAIMER! This is my own personal opinion. Many have started their guitar-playing journey on an electric guitar (including me), instantly falling in love with the addictive sound of too-loud distorted
Should I Learn on Acoustic or Electric Guitar First? Read Post »
Introducing our new Blogging Musician YouTube channel. 3 years ago, I founded The Blogging Musician @ adamharkus.com. ‘The ultimate resource community for Guitarists & Musicians’. In that time I’ve been hiding. Hiding behind the singer in our band. Hiding behind the pages and contributors of the blog. Hiding behind my own guitar and my own
Welcome to our new YouTube Channel! Read Post »
Guitar player, teacher and recording artist Niko Lalangas runs through his Live Guitar Rig and provides a treasure trove of insight and tips we can all benefit from. Like most guitarists, I’ve modified my live guitar rig setup from minor tweaks to major changes. Sometimes we get new gear, sometimes we just want a change
My Current Live Guitar Rig Rundown Read Post »
For a more focused look into my music, please visit me on Reverbnation. This dedicated music page contains a growing collection of songs and videos, both solo and as part of Harson Robkus with Dave Robson. Let me know what you think and don’t forget to join my mailing list for all the latest updates.
Welcome to my Reverbnation page! Read Post »
My YouTube channel is not only home to Acoustic Corner, it also contains accompanying videos to most of the tracks my album This Is Who I Am, as well as Harson Robkus content, live performances and a few other bit and pieces. Over the coming weeks I’ll be developing this channel to hopefully build on
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If you’ve read my book Goa: A Lesson In Life (what are you waiting for?!), you may be interested to know that the beginnings of my album This is Who I Am were formed in that tiny room and out on the terrace of AnjunaPalms: Goa, with the tracks Over There and Happy Home making it onto the final
The Soundtrack to “Goa : A Lesson in Life” Read Post »
All my tracks are now available to stream for free on SoundCloud! This includes my debut album “This is Who I Am” as we’ll as a few extra “Harson Robkus” tracks, which is a collaboration with Dave Robson. Thanks for Listening.
Stream my music for free on SoundCloud now! Read Post »
