What is the Point?

Here at Awkwardsound we believe that the only right decisions are ones made by an informed person. We also believe that there are not many websites providing good enough information on musical instruments. Everyone deserves to know what they are getting into when they are buying one. Which is why we decided to provide as much clear and concise information regarding the best instruments as we could. Whether you are buying something stringed or something with keys, or maybe even something more electronically inclined, we want to assist you in understanding every aspect of it.

You can find out mostly anything you wish on this website by going to one of our many sections. Maybe you are looking for something more pop-culture inclined, or something that does not fit into one of the many categories we have? Go ahead and take a look at our blog, one of the staff members might have something interesting to tell you.

Guitars

Are you looking for an axe with strings? Whether it is your first guitar, or just another one of your already large collection, we have suggestions and ideas for what you might enjoy. Check out our lists for the best beginner guitars, best acoustic guitars or best electric guitars. Even if you are having a hard time deciding whether you want to start with acoustic or electric, we might have a suggestion or two regarding the subject.

Acoustic

Looking to keep up with tradition and start out with an acoustic instrument? Or maybe you are just picking up a new, better acoustic guitar? Whichever it is, we have done a deep dive into the world of acoustic and found out the best of the best for all types of players. The best acoustic guitars, the best classical guitars, the best acoustic-electric guitars, we even decided to take a gander at the best acoustic bass guitars. Just go look at the section and you will find what you want.

Electric

We all have wanted one at one point or another. Just imagining all the hair swaying in the air, as you air guitar your imaginary electric guitar. How couldn’t you want one? The instrument has burned itself into the minds of the people, which is why the electric guitar section is one of the largest sections on the website. Can’t ignore what people want right? We have extensive lists and individual instrument reviews, on their way or already here, to help you make the decision. Starting out, moving up, or just looking for another gigging guitar, whatever it is, we have an answer. The best electric guitars are all talked about here, beginner, cheap or professional and expensive.. If you don’t want to stray too far from acoustic, we also have a section on Electric Acoustic guitars. Because we care.

Bass Guitars

I mentioned once already that we have a section on acoustic bass guitars. Of course that is great, but that does not mean we limit ourselves to the acoustics. We believe the bass guitar is one of the most important instruments ever created. As a result, we have done a deep dive into the world of the bass guitar. You can find anything you want – beginner bass guitars, expensive bass guitars, cheap or professional, wherever you go looking, you can find suggestions for the best bass guitars.

Amplifiers

Are you looking for the amplifier that will take your performance to a whole new level? A device that will make your sound audible for other universes? Whether this is your first encounter with the amps or you have tried out numerous devices, you will find some useful information here. Take a look at our lists of best guitar amps: solid-state, tube, practice amps and get the comprehensive understanding of how everything works. Learn how to distinguish between various types of amps and become the real pro on the subject. Hopefully, our articles will guide you through this complicated world of sounds and gear and contribute to your development as a professional musician.

Pedals

If you are an adventurous musician and are not content with mainstream sounds, then you have to step into the world of pedals. We have covered almost every category of these devices, starting from the best guitar pedals and ending with the best bass pedals. Here you will find comprehensive guides on distortion, chorus, flanger, delay, reverb, tremolo and basically all the ubiquitous audio effects out there. Whether you are on a budget or not, you will find something that will suit your needs perfectly. We have some suggestions concerning the pedals in each and every category, which will be quite helpful if you are new to stompboxes. Read the articles and reviews we have provided, scrutinize every aspect of effects pedals and make your final decision accordingly.

Folk & Specialty

Everybody likes the mainstream musical instruments, but the people who really appreciate music will often dive into the world of folk instruments, whether they are obscure or not. We have explored all kinds of instruments. Are you looking for the best banjos? We have looked at the options you have. Are you looking for the best ukuleles? We have an extensive list of them. Maybe you are looking for something more unique, something like the best mandolins? We have those too. Even if you are looking something more specific and not as big, such as a harmonica, we have explored some of the options you have as well.

Accessories and Gear

For anyone of you out there looking to upgrade, customize or somehow change up your musical instrument we have done a service you will find hard not to love. We have gone through any number of the best strings, whether bass or guitar, amps and other pieces of gear and compiled them into articles that make sense. You can go ahead and check if all of your questions will be answered in these articles. Mine were. Now I only wish I had the money to buy all of the best accessories listed.

Individual Reviews

If you want to get more info on the instruments you are looking at, go ahead and look at the individual reviews provided by our staff. All of the research and experience combined into a single, concise article that explains why some of the instruments are better than the others. We made these hoping that you will find them helpful in finding your perfect love (read: guitar). These reviews provide more in depth information than the articles do, giving you a deeper look at everything you get when buying the instrument. Don’t let the amount of details scare you though, be informed and you will find the right instrument.