Tag Archives: guitars

Whats the Difference Between a Lead and Rythem Guitar?

Aug 12th, 2011

Whats the Difference Between a Lead and Rythem Guitar?

We’ve had a reader question come in on the subject of lead guitar. Let’s take a look: Question: i would like to know the differenc between the to and know if their different individual guitars or just a matter of how you play it Answer: Rhythm guitarists play chords in the background of songs and sometimes riffs. [...]

A Question About Live Lead Guitar and Rythym Guitar?

Apr 18th, 2011

A Question About Live Lead Guitar and Rythym Guitar?

This week’s question is as follows: Question: most commonly rock bands have 2 guitars to play the rythym and the lead, but quite often only one guitar s is played throughout the whole song, or sometimes theres one guitar riff throughout the whole song untill it gets to the solo where it is the one part [...]

Lead or Rhythm Guitar Question?

Apr 4th, 2011

Lead or Rhythm Guitar Question?

Keep the lead guitar questions coming! I liked this one: Question: Just want to know what they prefer to play Iv started learning guitar, currently rhythm (only for about 5 months so far) and iv found it to be more relaxing and fun. just want others opinions really.. I don’t see it more of who’s a better guitarist, more [...]

Does Jonny Greenwood Play the Bass or Lead Guitar?

Feb 26th, 2011

Does Jonny Greenwood Play the Bass or Lead Guitar?

What’s this week’s lead guitar question? Let’s dive straight in… Question: Yea I know nothing about guitars and I don’t trust wiki but i love Jonny and admire him alot!!!!! Answer: Easy Jonny Greenwood plays guitar….Specific The fender Telecaster….Its kinda of a classic guitar!! Colin Greenwood plays the bass…. Fender Precision bass if you just wanted to [...]

What Are the Best Guitar Picks for a Lead Guitarist?

Feb 11th, 2011

What Are the Best Guitar Picks for a Lead Guitarist?

What a great lead guitar question: Question: For valentine’s day I want to get my boyfriend a guitar pick personalized with his bands name on it. I dont know much about guitars…so whats the best choice? and where can i go to buy ONE pick not 100 or so. help please!!! Answer: You know, it’s better to [...]

Is This Weird, Having the Same Guitar As My Lead Guitarist?

Sep 2nd, 2010

Is This Weird, Having the Same Guitar As My Lead Guitarist?

A lead guitar question that should definitely interest you all this week Question: is it weird if my bands lead guitarist and i have the same guitars .. well mines an epiphone sg in black and his is a gibson sg in black.. would that look or seem weird? Answer: Not really. Sometimes it looks cool [...]

When I Connect My Ipod to My Xplod Stereo I Can't Hear Lead Vocals/guitars on Any Songs – Any Tips?

Jul 26th, 2010

When I Connect My Ipod to My Xplod Stereo I Can't Hear Lead Vocals/guitars on Any Songs – Any Tips?

This week’s question is as follows: Question: I bought a Sony Xplod for my Corsa and when I plug my Ipod into the stereo, select Aux and play it, I cant hear any lead vocals or lead guitars on the songs – can anyone help with tips or suggestions as to how I can resolve this? Answer: [...]

What's the Technical Name for the Lead/socket for Guitars?

May 24th, 2010

What's the Technical Name for the Lead/socket for Guitars?

A tough lead guitar question this week. Let’s dive straight in Question: Just need the official name for the connection (the lead/socket) that connects a guitar to an amplifier. ike the socket on an ipod is a 35mm jack (i think) thanks What’s the technical name for the lead/socket for guitars? Just need the official name for the connection [...]

Why Do Live Guitars Have No Leads?

Feb 11th, 2010

Why Do Live Guitars Have No Leads?

This week’s question is as follows: Question: Why is it that when you see a video of a band playing live on youtube or something there are no guitar cables to the amp? are there wireless guitars? Answer: The use a wireless system to transmit to a receiver plugged into the amp/pedals. Very simple actually.