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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.

5 Reasons Why All Electric Guitars Sound Different
Electric Guitar

5 Reasons Why All Electric Guitars Sound Different

Electric guitars come in many shapes and sizes. You may have noticed subtle tonal differences between them. These slight variations…

How To Make Any Electric Guitar Sound Like a Bass
Bass Guitar

How To Make Any Electric Guitar Sound Like a Bass

Bass guitars are the cornerstone of any rock band, taking center stage in sub-heavy genres such as metal and punk.…

Here’s Why Electric Guitars Are Shaped the Way They Are
Electric Guitar

Here’s Why Electric Guitars Are Shaped the Way They Are

Electric guitars are a notoriously weird bunch. Some have lightning bolt-shaped curves, some have horns and “fangs,” and others have…

How To Test an Electric Guitar Without an Amp
Guitar Maintenance & Repair

How To Test an Electric Guitar Without an Amp

Many people believe that an amplifier is necessary to play an electric guitar. While having an amplifier is useful and…

Electric Guitar vs. Acoustic Amp: Differences Explained
Guitar Amps & Modeling

Electric Guitar vs. Acoustic Amp: Differences Explained

When it comes to playing guitar music, there are many factors to take into consideration. From choosing an amp and…

How To Clean an Electric Guitar Bridge: 7 Steps
Guitar Maintenance & Repair

How To Clean an Electric Guitar Bridge: 7 Steps

The bridge on an electric guitar can quickly get grubby and dirty, especially because it is one of the areas…

7 Reasons Why Electric Guitars Cost So Much
Electric Guitar

7 Reasons Why Electric Guitars Cost So Much

Electric guitars can often range in price, but the average guitar will set you back $600-$900. This is not an…

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Guitar Strings

How Often Do Electric Guitar Strings Break?

It’s every guitarist’s pet peeve whenever a string snaps and breaks. Whether it happens while tuning the guitar, playing a…

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Electric Guitar

Why Does Your Electric Guitar Sound Like an Acoustic?

When you play an electric guitar, you probably expect it to sound a certain way. They can be strong, loud,…

How To Attach A Guitar Strap (No Buttons, Acoustic, Electric)
Guitar Accessories

How To Attach A Guitar Strap (No Buttons, Acoustic, Electric)

So you want to attach a guitar strap to your beloved acoustic or electric guitar, but you’re facing a bit…

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