In this article, you’re going to learn all of the different parts of an electric guitar that have the biggest effect on guitar tone. There are literally thousands of different variables involved with the construction of an electric guitar. But at the end of the day, which parts of an electric guitar affect the tone? …
If you’re in the market for a new guitar, then understanding which electric guitar brands have the best resale value can help save you a lot of trouble down the line. As someone who regularly buys and sells guitars (because I easily get bored), I can confidently say that understanding the resale market can save …
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The electric guitar fretboard wood often referred to as the fingerboard, is one of the main factors I look at when picking out a guitar. It is arguably one of the biggest factors that determine how the guitar feels and sounds. But what is the electric guitar fretboard made of, and what’s the difference? In …
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While guitar playing has always been one of my main passions, one of the other things that I’m kind of freaky about is high-fidelity sound in general. I have always used premium speakers to really savor my favorite tunes, but unfortunately, the speaker set that I was using broke a few weeks ago, leaving me …
With the rapid growth in technology, there has never been a better time to start learning the guitar. Rocksmith is an interesting attempt to make learning guitar more fun and interactive by turning it into a rhythm game. As someone who was a huge fan of Guitar Hero long before learning how to play an …
If you just bought a brand new guitar, then the first thing you should do is get a professional guitar setup to ensure that it plays optimally. In this article, you’ll learn everything you need to know about a professional guitar setup including what a setup consists of, how much it costs, and whether you …
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If you’re a guitar enthusiast, then there’s a good chance you’ll have to sell one of your guitars online at some point in your career. Whether you’re graduating from your first guitar or you’re selling an old guitar from your collection for some extra cash, there will eventually be a day where you need to …
Finding the best electric guitar strings for your instrument is just as important as choosing the right guitar itself. After all, the strings are your primary way of interacting with your guitar. Choosing the correct set of strings can significantly affect the overall tone and playability of an instrument. There are several different factors to …
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If you’ve ever looked at an acoustic guitar before and compared it to an electric one, a key difference you’ll have seen is the lack of sound holes in the electric guitar. What they have instead is a magnetic pickup. This takes the vibrations from your guitar strings and morphs it into an electrical signal …
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If you’re interested in learning how to play the guitar, an essential skill that is often overlooked is how to hold the guitar While it may seem like a no brainer, learning how to hold the guitar properly is a fundamental part of the process. If you fail to hold your guitar properly, it could …
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