You best bet is to own one of each. Most professional guitarists have at least one acoustic and one electric guitar. But not everyone can afford that. Nor does it make much sense, if you primarily play electric and only need an acoustic occasionally. That's when it pays to know how to make an electric guitar sound acoustic. It's not all that easy to get it right … [Read more...] about How To Make An Electric Guitar Sound Acoustic
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How To Tune An Electric Guitar (With & Without A Tuner)
Tuning an electric guitar is much easier these days. There are so many different types of tuners available to help. But you should also learn how to tune an electric guitar without a tuner. It is an important skill that will come in handy at some point. More importantly, it will help improve your understanding of your instrument. And that can make you a better … [Read more...] about How To Tune An Electric Guitar (With & Without A Tuner)
Why Does My Electric Guitar Sound Acoustic? (+How To Fix It)
I've been there myself. You connect your guitar to your amp and turn on the power. You play that first chord and expect a powerful distorted sound. But all you get is a weak little tinkle of a sound. It leaves you wondering: why does my electric guitar sound acoustic? Wonder no more. Keep reading for a list of common issues that result in an acoustic sound … [Read more...] about Why Does My Electric Guitar Sound Acoustic? (+How To Fix It)
How To Make An Electric Guitar Sound Metal (For Different Styles)
I remember when I first got an electric guitar and a small practice amp. I couldn't wait to get home and learn some of my favorite Adam Jones riffs. Except my guitar sounded nothing like his. I played around with with the knobs on my amp and my guitar. I tried the coil split feature. Nothing worked. My guitar sounding nothing like my favorite bands. I had no idea … [Read more...] about How To Make An Electric Guitar Sound Metal (For Different Styles)
How To Connect Guitar To Computer (A Simple Guide)
Modern computers are insanely powerful. Even the one you have at home easily outdoes any supercomputer from 30 years ago. That's why so many modern musicians can create hit music without ever even setting foot in a studio. They use their home computer for everything. If you want to follow in their footsteps, you first need to know how to connect your guitar to your … [Read more...] about How To Connect Guitar To Computer (A Simple Guide)
Can You Use A Capo On An Electric Guitar? (And Does It Make Sense?)
You've probably seen the capo in use before. Maybe it was a street musician or maybe it was a famous band. Perhaps the most famous example is Don Felder using a capo on the 7th fret for Hotel California. Wherever you've seen the capo in use, you've probably noticed that they all had one thing in common. They were all acoustic guitars. But they don't have to be. … [Read more...] about Can You Use A Capo On An Electric Guitar? (And Does It Make Sense?)
How To Mic A Guitar Amp For Live Sound
Miking up a guitar amp is a delicate process. Slight changes in the positioning and angle of the microphone relative to the amplifier's speaker cone can have a large impact on the tone. Of course, you don't actually have to mic the amp at all. There are some alternatives, which we'll discuss below. But miking your guitar amp is still the best way to get that natural … [Read more...] about How To Mic A Guitar Amp For Live Sound
How To Record Guitar On A PC (And Actually Have It Sound Great)
At some point, every guitarist wants to record some music. But who can afford time in a recording studio? And setting up your own studio at home is even more expensive. Both only make sense for professional musicians who know they can sell their recordings and make a living from them. Luckily, modern technology has made it possible for the rest of us to record our guitar … [Read more...] about How To Record Guitar On A PC (And Actually Have It Sound Great)
Can You Play An Electric Guitar Without An Amp?
I remember when I bought my first electric guitar. I bought it online, but I ordered an amp from a different store, because it was cheaper there. I bet you can guess what happened. The guitar arrived and the amp did not. It took another 2 weeks. Two very frustrating weeks. I played my electric guitar like an acoustic, but I'm sure you know, it's just not the … [Read more...] about Can You Play An Electric Guitar Without An Amp?