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5 Best Digital Guitars On The Market In 2020

by Evie
Best Digital Guitar Reviews

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

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Grote 335 Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Review (Hands On)

by Davis Wilton Bader
Grote 335 Hands-On Review

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

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Firefly FFDCD Guitar Review & Video Demo

by Davis Wilton Bader
Firefly FFDCD Hands-On Review

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

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7 Useful Tips To Buying A Used Electric Guitar In 2020

by Davis Wilton Bader
Buying a Used Electric Guitar

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

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Electric Guitar Buying Guide: A Beginners Guide On How To Choose

by Evie
Electric Guitar Buying Guide

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

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Best 8-String Guitars On The Market For All Budgets

by Davis Wilton Bader
Best 8-String Guitar

If you are reading this article, then it’s obvious that you are on a mission. There’s no way around it: 8-string guitars are beasts. If you are interested in getting … Read more

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Best Hollow Body Guitar and Semi Hollow Guitars (Our Favorite 16 In 2020)

by Evie
Best Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body Guitars

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

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Best Electric Guitar Gig Bag In 2020: Includes Lightweight, Budget & Padded Bags

by Evie
Best Electric Guitar Gig Bag

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

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5 Best 7-String Guitars to Scratch Your Musical Itch

by Davis Wilton Bader
Best 7-String Guitar

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

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Must-Have Electric Guitar Accessories & Wish-List Items

by Evie
Must-Have Electric Guitar Accessories & Wish-List Items

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

Categories Accessories, Electric

How to Set Up an Electric Guitar [Includes Video Demonstrations]

by Evie
How to Set Up an Electric Guitar

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

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How to Clean an Electric Guitar Using Household & Professional Items

by Evie
How to Clean an Electric Guitar

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

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Best Guitars for Metal: The Top 5 Hell-Raising Electric Guitars

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Best Guitars for Metal

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

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Best Jazz Guitar: Our Top 5 Expressive Electric Guitars For Jazz In 2020

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Best Jazz Guitar Reviews

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

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Best Blues Guitars On The Market In 2020: Our 6 Standouts

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Best Blues Guitar Review

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

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Best Rock Guitar: The Top Electric Guitars To Rock-Out On This Year

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Best Rock Guitar Reviews

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

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Best Electric Guitars for Kids In 2020: Our 9 Top Guitar Choices For Children

by Evie
Reviews of the Best Electric Guitar for Kids

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

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9 Best Intermediate Electric Guitar – Top Guitars for Intermediary Players

by Evie
Best Intermediate Electric Guitar - Reviews for Intermediate Players

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

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Best Electric Guitar for Small Hands In 2020: Slim Necks & 3/4-Size Guitars for Adults

by Evie
Best Electric Guitar for Small Hands

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

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Best Travel Electric Guitar: 9 Great Guitars to Take on the Road In 2020

by Evie
Best Travel Electric Guitar Reviews

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

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7 Best Electric Guitars Under $2000 In 2020: High-End & Droolworthy

by Evie
Best Electric Guitar Under $2000 Reviews

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

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9 Best Electric Guitars Under $1500 (You Will Love)

by Evie
Best Electric Guitar Under $1500 Reviews

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

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Can You Play An Electric Guitar Without An Amp?

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Can You Play An Electric Guitar Without An Amp

Do you really need to be plugged in to be heard? Can you get away with not spending the cash on an amplifier? Getting setup with all the must-have equipment … Read more

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8 Best Electric Guitars Under $300 That Will Rock Your World [But Not Your Wallet]

by Evie
Best Electric Guitar Under $300

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

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9 Best Electric Guitars Under $500 in 2020: Enjoy The Sweet Sound Of Quality

by Evie
Best Electric Guitars Under 500 Reviews

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

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9 Best Cheap Electric Guitars in 2020 [That Aren’t Junk]

by Evie
Best Cheap Electric Guitar Reviews

Looking for a better-than-average beginner guitar?  Are there any real, cheap guitars that don’t suck?  Of course, there are! Since we define cheap only in price and not in quality, … Read more

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12 Best Beginner Electric Guitars in 2020: The Top Starter Kits Reviewed

by Evie
Best Beginner Electric Guitar Reviews

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

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Best Electric Guitar Under $1000 In 2020 – Our Top Brands To Get You Plugged In

by Evie
Best Electric Guitar Under 1000

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

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11 Best Electric Guitar Strings On The Market

by Simon 'The Sound Junky' Lyon
Best Electric Guitar Strings

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

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