For guitarists seeking the warm, resonant thump of a hollowbody without sacrificing the comfort of a solid-body or the contents of their bank account, the quest can be long and … Read more
A Vintage Vibe for Modern Players The Epiphone Inspired by Gibson Custom 1962 ES-335 Reissue brings classic semi-hollow tone and premium craftsmanship at a fraction of the price of its Gibson counterpart. … Read more
Electric Guitars in 2025 In the vibrant world of music, the electric guitar is still an enduring icon, creating styles and inspiring thousands of musicians. Entering 2025, the market is … Read more
Are you looking for a studio worthy electric guitar? Eager to get playing on stage with a ripped machine? With $1000 to splurge, you have your pickings of the mid-range … Read more
Most casual players don’t think about protecting or transporting their electric guitars until they’re ready to walk out the door and hit the road. While an electric guitar case may … Read more
So… Six strings aren’t enough for you anymore. Maybe you need that extended range in your next progressive metal song. Maybe you want to mimic bass lines while simultaneously playing … Read more
You want to get a new guitar. Congrats! Fewer things get a guitarist more excited than the prospect of purchasing a new instrument. After all, new is better right? Not … Read more
Looking for a better-than-average beginner guitar? Are there any real, cheap electric guitars that don’t suck? Of course, there are! Since we define cheap only in price and not in … Read more
You have room to splurge on the absolute best the market has to offer. It’s not quite enough for original and custom signature models, but you do have the best … Read more
When some manufacturers picked up on digital tech for the electric guitar, they left a lot wanting. Even though digital guitars have been out for a over decade, they’re still … Read more
There’s no way around it: 8-string guitars are beasts. If you are interested in getting one then your needs exceed the versatility and range needed in most traditional guitar based … Read more
Whether it’s jazzy licks, soulful blues, or Americana twang, a hollow body guitar can provide the folksy, roots rock, or swingin’ tones needed to give your playing some thick, resonant … Read more
This week I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the much talked about Grote 335 semi-hollow electric guitar. As the name implies, the guitar is modeled after the … Read more
Firefly guitars have been creating a lot of buzz in the guitar community as of late. So much so that getting your hands on one was actually difficult for a … Read more
If you’re new to electric guitars, you may need a hand to hold while you learn as much as you can before you buy. You mightn’t know where to start, … Read more
You might be a newb who just bought their first guitar, or you may be an intermediate or long-time player looking to branch away from the norm to experiment with … Read more
Having a “set up” electric guitar will unlock its full potential so that it plays and sounds like the guitar you’ve always dreamed of having. But, to get your guitar … Read more
With all the money and time that you’ve put into your electric guitar, give it a tune-up with a good cleaning to preserve its longevity and playability. Whether it’s cleaning … Read more
Are you ready to shred? Have you heard the call of Metallica and Lamb of God and are finally ready to join the ranks? Perhaps you were raised on a … Read more
Feel like playing some jazz music? Maybe improvising some of your own solos? If you feel drawn to artists like Ella Fitzgerald, Joe Pass, and Cab Calloway, then you need … Read more
So you want to find the best blues guitar for playing the blues. Maybe you just picked up a guitar for the first time and want to sound like Muddy … Read more
Whether you’re inspired by Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, K.I.S.S., Queen, Nirvana, or even by the rock ‘n roll “The King” Elvis Presley, there’s a common theme that’s easy to identify … Read more
So you’re in the market for an electric guitar for the aspiring young musician in your life. Maybe you’ve been hunting through pawn shops and local music stores and haven’t … Read more
There are several reasons why you’re in the market looking for an intermediate electric guitar. The most common rationales are, you need an upgrade from your beginner electric guitar or … Read more
Are you an adult with smaller-than-average mitts? Your hand size, arm span, and petite frame may be getting in the way of your playing style. The diagnosis for your condition? … Read more
Guitars made for hardcore travel are a completely different market of their own. Everything changes from the body shape to hardware placement that all affects overall sound and tone. Some … Read more
With $1500, you’re finally in mid-level and premium range. Collector’s items, signature guitar models, and high-end features are plenty. If you’re perusing this market, it’s likely not your first-time buy … Read more
Do you really need to be plugged in to be heard? Getting setup with all the must-have equipment to play the electric guitar can be an expensive pursuit. It’s especially … Read more
Are you having trouble deciding between a cheap electric guitar or pushing the budget a little more? You’d be surprised with what $300 can get you. It may be a … Read more
Five hundred bucks is heck of a lot of money, but it’s really not far from entry-level quality in the guitar industry. But, there are some popular gems from the … Read more
So, you’re ready to take on the master strokes of Eddie Van Halen, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, and other greats? Hold your horses, buddy. You must start from the beginning. … Read more
The best electric guitar strings will go a long way in playability, playing technique, projection, sound, and tone. Many may not know the ins and outs of what it takes … Read more