Electric Guitar

Electric guitar guides from Sandy Music Lab explain how electric guitars work, what gear you need to start, how pickups, frets and body styles shape your sound, and how to fix a muffled, quiet or thin tone.
If you’re shopping, start with the best electric guitars, then narrow it down by style with guides to rock, metal, jazz and semi-hollow guitars, or by brand with Fender and Ibanez. Each guide explains who each pick is for and what to skip.
Already playing? Pair your guitar with the right amp using the best guitar amps, learn what each pedal does in the guitar pedals guide, and fix common problems like noisy pickups, a loose input jack or strings that go sharp with the maintenance guides. Written for beginners and gigging players who want a better-sounding electric.