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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.

Is Learning Electric Guitar Worth It? How To Decide
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Is Learning Electric Guitar Worth It? How To Decide

The electric guitar is still one of the most popular instruments among musicians and learners. It draws many new players…

Electric Guitar Not Working When Plugged In? 5 Fixes
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Electric Guitar Not Working When Plugged In? 5 Fixes

With their beautiful look and versatile sound, electric guitars are some of the most popular musical instruments of our time.…

How To Put Binding on an Electric Guitar 
Guitar Maintenance & Repair

How To Put Binding on an Electric Guitar 

Binding is a great way to add some additional protection to your electric guitar while making it a bit prettier.…

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How To Put an Electric Guitar Back Together (7 Steps to Assemble)

Disassembling an electric guitar is often much simpler than putting it back together, which is why you shouldn’t go about…

10 Best Lightest Electric Guitars that Play & Sound Great! 2026
Electric Guitar

10 Best Lightest Electric Guitars that Play & Sound Great! 2026

Quick answer: The lightest electric guitars are travel and short-scale models like the Traveler Guitar Ultra-Light, at about 3 pounds,…

How To Tune Your Electric Guitar Without an Amp
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How To Tune Your Electric Guitar Without an Amp

Have you ever heard somebody play an out-of-tune guitar? It certainly isn’t the same crisp, rockin’ sound of one that…

How To Install a Whammy Bar on Your Electric Guitar
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How To Install a Whammy Bar on Your Electric Guitar

The whammy bar brings a vast array of tonal possibilities to a guitar that can be both exciting and confusing…

What To Do When a Whammy Bar Keeps Falling Out? (Loose Tremolo)
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What To Do When a Whammy Bar Keeps Falling Out? (Loose Tremolo)

A whammy bar (also known as a tremolo bar) is an excellent addition to an electric guitar. When used sparingly…

Best Guitars Under $500
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Best Electric Guitars Under $1000 (2026)

Whether you’re a seasoned musician looking to add to your collection or a budding guitarist ready to embark on a…

Easy Upgrades for Electric Guitars
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25 Best Ways To Upgrade An Electric Guitar

Every electric guitar player understands the intrinsic connection between their instrument and the music it produces. While a standard electric…

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