Electric Guitar Info

The Gibson Les Paul is one of the most sought-after guitars in history. It might even be number one. But not all of them. There is a big difference in quality between different periods in the company's history. Some years, Gibson gifted the world with some of the best guitars ever made. Other years, they churned out crap. So which are the Gibson Les Paul years to … [Read more...] about Gibson Les Paul Years To Avoid (And The Best Ones)

Zero noise is impossible. Even the best guitar amplifiers will always hum. But it should be a slight hum that you only hear when you turn up the dials. If the hum becomes annoying, you have a problem. The good news is that it is an easy fix in most cases. Keep reading for a list of the most common causes of guitar amp hum with nothing plugged in, along with how … [Read more...] about Guitar Amp Hum With Nothing Plugged In (Fix Buzzing & Humming)

Maybe you've heard that every guitarist should have a looper pedal. And you probably even have an idea what one might do, based on the name. But what does a looper pedal do exactly? It "loops", but what does that mean? And does it have any additional functions, or is "looping" the only thing it does? Keep reading, for a complete rundown on looper pedals. We'll … [Read more...] about What Does A Looper Pedal Do? (Everything You Need To Know)

Electric guitars can cost a ton of money. But they can also be incredibly affordable. The truth is, there is a huge price range when it comes to electric guitars. You're probably wondering how much a decent entry-level guitar costs. That's the most common price range we get asked about. We'll cover that below. But we'll also cover every other price range. That … [Read more...] about How Much Does An Electric Guitar Cost? (All Price Ranges)

You don't need a specific brand of guitar to play metal music. But there is no doubt some brands are just better suited for it. The best guitar brands for metal design their instruments with hard rock and metal guitarists in mind. For example, they include features that make virtuosic lead playing easier. They also tend to have designs that just look cool. But which … [Read more...] about Best Guitar Brands For Metal (And Some Affordable Models)

I remember back when I was looking to buy my first electric guitar. As I tend to do, I spent hours upon hours researching all the features I "needed." The first big decision was the body type to go for. I had to look cool holding my guitar, after all. The second big decision was the type of pickup(s) I wanted. Of course, that meant first learning the different types … [Read more...] about Different Types Of Guitar Pickups (And Which Is Best For You)

There are few things more frustrating. You buy a new guitar, get it home, plug it in and......buzzzzzz. You're not even touching the strings, but there's a constant buzz coming from your guitar. Your new guitar. Your electric guitar buzzing when not touching strings or anything else, is quite annoying. But it's also not uncommon. And luckily, it's usually pretty … [Read more...] about Electric Guitar Buzzing When Not Touching Strings (Causes And Fixes)

Learning to play the electric guitar is not easy. And not knowing the parts of your new instruments makes it harder still. Imagine reading an article about how to properly hold a guitar or watching a video on how to tune your instrument. Would you be able to follow all the instructions correctly, if you do not know what part of the guitar the instructor is pointing … [Read more...] about Parts Of An Electric Guitar Every Guitarist Needs To Know

Is your guitar making an annoying buzzing sound? I'm guessing you've done some research and found that it could be a ground loop that is causing the buzzing. And it very well might be just that. But other issues can cause humming or buzzing, too. That's why you first want to make sure yours is caused by a ground loop, before you go about grounding your guitar. We'll … [Read more...] about How To Properly Ground A Guitar (Assuming You Even Need To)