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Is a Martin D18 worth it?

If you want a bright, clear, crisp sound, go for the D18. If you’re after something rich and deep with a little more bass, it may be worth splashing out on the Martin D28. The price difference may be a factor though if you’ve got a tighter budget, in which case, the D18 is an excellent choice.

Do you need string trees on a Strat?

All guitars don’t need string trees. Guitars without string retainers feature headstocks that tilt backwards at an angle from the neck, creating the proper break angle to keep the strings firmly slotted.

Can you use distortion pedals on bass?

Most distortion pedals will sound pretty darn cool with a bass, but it’s subjective. It depends what you’re going for. A fuzz pedal will provide you with plenty of hairy saturation, while a Boss Metal Zone will provide eye-watering amounts of gain.

Is it better to use a guitar pick or not?

Strumming chords on a steel-string guitar tends to be richer with a pick, and you get a louder volume in general. The downside to using a pick is that string skipping (jumping over one or more strings) can be more difficult than when playing with fingers, e.g. when playing arpeggio patterns.