So why get a lightweight electric guitar? Well, if you have back problems, lightening the load hanging from your shoulder strap can make practice sessions a lot less painful, letting you continue to play the instrument you love without having to sacrifice your health. Some of the most iconic guitars are also some of the […]

What started out as a parts company has grown into one of the most popular guitar brands in the world. Their path to success was paved with awesome metal axes, which brought a brutal sound to their users. It’s no secret that you don’t go out to buy a Schecter guitar for jazz. If you […]

Playing rhythm guitar is something you can do on every single model available today. With that said, some of these are going to be better suited for the job than others. We’ve decided to try and find 4 of the best rhythm guitars and also show you just what kind of variety exists out there. […]

Single coil P90 pickups were first developed by Gibson in the mid-1940s. These pickups are known for bringing a lot of volume and a bright, powerful treble that is excellent for blues players and also utilized by guitarists in jazz, rock, and country styles. P-90 pickups have an excellent response, as well, along with clean […]

The Les Paul—named for its creator and originally released by Gibson in the early 1950s—is one of the most iconic instruments in the history of popular music. It was designed to eliminate the feedback that plagued hollowbody electric guitars when their players pushed the volume and gain. The switch to a solid wood body design […]

Long ago, in a place far away, a genius recognized the need for a smaller guitar. He noticed that there were exceptional players that struggled with guitars of regular size, but their love of music kept them trying . . . All jokes aside, there is certainly a well-developed market for smaller guitars, mostly oriented […]

If you have smaller than usual hands, it can be difficult to find an electric guitar that lets you play comfortably and make the most of your musical experience. But you needn’t forgo playing guitars; after all, they’re among the most popular, versatile, and affordable instruments you can get as either an amateur or a […]

Paul Reed Smith (PRS) guitars are named for the founder, who started the company back in 1985. This Maryland-based company is best-known for its American-built custom models, but also makes an SE line out of their Korean factory that gives you a very similar tonal palate at a lower price. With their scale length of […]

Getting a Squier Strat makes a lot of sense if you’re in pursuit of that iconic Fender Stratocaster tone at a cheap price. Hailed as one of the top manufacturers of beginner guitars, the company made a name for itself as an essential part of the journey for so many musicians out there. These Squier […]

A 12-string guitar can be intimidating to an inexperienced player. With twice the strings, it seems as if it must be twice as complicated to play. In truth, if you can play a 6-string you can play a 12-string, and while you do have to get used to the new feel, it’s more similar to […]