Welcome to Guitar Nine - The Guitar Player's Resource. Guitar Nine has been providing information and inspiration to practicing musicians through our website since 1996. Our library archive of 1100 columns and articles has been contributed to by over 210 musicians and industry experts, and is still being added to in 2023. Areas of focus include Guitar Technique, Inspiration/Motivation, Live Performance, Music Business, Recording Tips/Methods, Songwriting/Composition and Album Release. You may also browse some of the great music released by the over 1400 musicians we've worked with over the past 26 years!
So, grab your instrument, prepare a favorite beverage, browse, learn, and above all, have fun!
Just Rijna
Just Rijna

Learn a few things that can benefit every beginner guitarist.

Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 08:12
Tommaso Zillio
Tommaso Zillio

The Enigmatic scale has been written precisely to be hard to use.

Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 07:59
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Quebec City, "Pédale d'Effet du Jour", spatial processing magically enhancing the width and depth of any sound.

Saturday, June 17, 2023 - 07:03
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in San Antonio, "Stomp Box of the Day", the original analog chorus sounds are now reborn with the Waza Craft CE-2W.

Friday, June 16, 2023 - 14:35
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in St. Louis, "Stomp Box of the Day", bold, high-definition tone that’s also smooth and refined.

Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 18:26
Guitar on YouTube
Guitar on YouTube

Nearly 100 jam tracks featuring original content from the world’s greatest technical players.

Thursday, June 15, 2023 - 16:35
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Athens, "Stomp Box of the Day", a creamy, yet crunchy sound associated with great blues guitar.

Wednesday, June 14, 2023 - 07:12
Tommaso Zillio
Tommaso Zillio

Many things to be learned from Stevie's prodigious songwriting abilities.

Tuesday, June 13, 2023 - 06:47
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Glasgow, "Stomp Box of the Day", combining the Ritual V2 and Oath into one unified assault.

Monday, June 12, 2023 - 17:31
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Calgary, "Stomp Box of the Day", featuring a modern clearness of sound and ease of use.

Sunday, June 11, 2023 - 12:21
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Denver, "Stomp Box of the Day", tap-tempo and momentary flange make your axe stand out.

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 13:20
Ioannis Anastassakis
Ioannis Anastassakis

Advantages/disadvantages of big hands/small hands.

Thursday, June 8, 2023 - 13:08
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in San Diego, "Stomp Box of the Day", an authentic sonic recreation of the iconic Tone Bender MK II fuzz.

Monday, June 5, 2023 - 18:58
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Sydney, "Stomp Box of the Day", featuring a custom audio transformer created by Mr. Rupert Neve.

Sunday, June 4, 2023 - 09:11
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Fargo, "Stomp Box of the Day", Billy Gibbons in a box.

Saturday, June 3, 2023 - 11:41
Guitar Nine
Guitar Nine

Or, as they say in Belmopan, "Stomp Box of the Day", delivering a “just-right” level of medium dirt.

Friday, June 2, 2023 - 12:33
Home Studio Owner
Guitars in use:
Gretsch 1959 reissue 6120jr., custom strat.(ash body, rosewood neck, vintage reissue p/ups, Eiphone Les Paul(Dimarzio "Air Norton" neck, Gibson "Dirty Fingers Bridge), Taylor 455 12-string, a Taylor 414 6-str w/ expression system, an...

Spotlight on Interviews

Survey Archives

View survey results from 2014-2021