In 2017, the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), which consists of delegates from 183 countries, implemented strict rules governing the import and export of Rosewood species, effectively banning the use of Rosewood as a guitar tonewood. CITES had to react to the overexploitation of Rosewood, especially in furniture exports, which poses a threat to the survival of m... Read more
At Artist Guitars, our mission has always been to make guitars of incredible value, giving customers the best price for instruments with unbelievable specs. Now, we've taken that to the next level with our most recent range of handbuilt&... Read more
What Frets are on my Artist Guitar? When it comes to guitars, one of the most important, yet often overlooked, components are the frets. While many players focus on the body shape, neck, and pickups, the material of the frets can have a significant impact on your playing experience. Not all guitar frets are the same, and the type of fret material used can influence the tone, playabi... Read more
What are Locking Tuners and how do they work? If you’re just starting out with your electric guitar, or even if you've been playing for a few years, you’ve probably heard the term "locking tuners" thrown around, especially if you're browsing for gear upgrades. But what exactly are locking tuners, and how do they work? In this post, we’ll break it down for yo... Read more
Lowering the pickups on your P90-equipped guitar should be a straightforward process. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you: Prepare your workspace : Find a clean, flat surface to work on. Lay down a soft cloth or towel to protect the guitar's finish. Tools you'll need : You'll typically need a small Phillips... Read more
What’s Under the Pickguard? - Our S-Style Guitars’ Routing In the past, we’ve talked about the different pickup configurations that are available on Artist Guitars. For our S-Style guitars, we have a few variations: HSS : AS1, AS1L, ST62II, AS72 SSS... Read more
How Many NUX Wireless Systems Can I Use at The Same Time A complete Guide to Wireless Systems and the Importance of Bandwidth Wireless systems for instruments and microphones have come a long way in the past couple of decades, with the technology getting smaller, more efficient, and more affordable. Gone are the days when a rack-mounted wireless hub was required, and now... Read more
The various different guitar body types can be confusing, and it’s important to understand what the differences are so you can select the right tool for the job! I’ll outline below the main construction types for electric guitars and the common features of each. Use this resource to choose the right style of guitar for you! ... Read more
It can be very confusing looking for your first amplifier if you are just starting out, there is a lot of terminology to learn and a daunting number of options. In this blog, I will outline the top things to consider when choosing an amplifier, so you can find the perfect amp for your rig! 1. Choose the Correct Type of Amplifier for your Instrument. There is go... Read more
We’ve covered the differences between Single-Coil and Humbucking pickups in our ... Read more
What is a Coil-Splitting pickup and how does it work? So, you’ve read our post about the difference between a humbucker and a single-coil pickup, but what is a coil-splitting pickup? You may have noticed this term is used frequently in the descriptions for some... Read more
The world of guitars is filled with abbreviations and lingo used to quickly describe the configurations and set-up of a guitar. This comes in handy as guitarists love to experiment with different sounds, often swapping out different bits of hardware, pickups, and even whole bodies or necks in the pursuit of their ultimate tone, so the shorthand is worth learning! When it comes to pick... Read more
There are a few important things to consider when you are thinking about buying a drum kit, they all look largely the same, and to the untrained eye, it can be difficult to know what to look for. So, here are some common mistakes people make when buying a drum kit, and some important things you might like to consider before you buy. 1. Buying the wrong kit for your needs... Read more
Looking to buy a power supply? Need to power up your pedal board? This is the post for you. We have narrowed down the purchasing of a power supply into 6 things which you need to know. Voltage, Current, Polarity, AC vs Battery, Outputs & Daisy chaining and Isolation. ... Read more
Phantom power. It’s a term that is thrown around a lot and to the beginner musician or audio enthusiast, it’s hard to know what it really means. Phantom power is the term given to delivering DC (direct current) power through a microphone lead from an amplifier, mixer or audio interface. All Condenser Microphones require Phantom Power to function. 1. How Phantom... Read more
Cleaning and conditioning your fretboard is an important part of guitar maintenance that is rather easy to do. Cleaning your fretboard is an easy way to extend the life of your guitar and to breathe new life into a beat-up old guitar. On a new guitar, if you notice any coloured marks on your fingers after playing, it could be that the fretboard just needs a good clean. We will walk through the... Read more
Button/Coin Battery Safety Info In December 2020, the Australian Government created new safety standards for consumer goods that contain button/coin batteries. In compliance with these new safety standards, we are updating the battery compartments on all Artist products and will no longer sell any non-compliant products provided by other companies. ... Read more
The Electronic Drum Kit Electronic Drum kits are comprised of a few different parts. Firstly, you have the metal frame. This is the base of the drum kit and the start of the support structure for the drum kit. Next, you have the pads and cymbals. These pads are built to emulate how an acoustic drum feels. Next, you have the wiring harness, which transmits the signal from the pads an... Read more
In January 2017, our very own Ian Bush was able to attend the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) show. It is an annual gathering for those who buy and sell musical inst... Read more
The Artist EDK range has the ability to send MIDI data either from a MIDI OUT port (edk260) or using USB (EDk822 and 924M). We’re here to dive a bit deeper into this and understand exactly what that means. The 822 and 924M both have a USB port. To get the MIDI data to your PC, you will need to use a USB type B cable, pictured below. ... Read more
4 Important Steps for a Great Metal Tone - Metal Matt's opinion Getting a good metal tone is often quite counterintuitive. We are aiming for a distorted tone that still retains clarity, and the secret here is high output, relatively low gain, and wide-open tone controls. This blog post will discuss gain stages, which you need to understand if you want to achieve... Read more
There are a few different ways to tune your guitar. If you are looking for accuracy and to meet the actual pitch then you will need a tuner. But there are 2 other tricks to get your guitar to sound close to in tune if you don’t have access to a tuner. #1 - Tu... Read more
The best way to troubleshoot your pedals Getting your first FX pedals setup can be a difficult process for a beginner, and there are m... Read more
Artist Guitars currently sells in Four Countries, AU, NZ, USA, and UK Because of this, we make different versions of all Artist Branded electronics. For example, Our EDK260 Kit Comes supplied in each country with an adapter that is made for your local market. This is one of the reasons we can't ship Items from Australia Internationally, as they are not made for the local market.... Read more
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