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A Schecter Hollywood Custom ltd high-end electric guitar on an oak background.
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Why the Electric Guitar is the Most Expressive Musical Instrument There Is

The electric guitar is the most expressive musical instrument there is. There, I said it. True, it’s a bold…

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Ibanez Jem BSB - aka Industrial Jem - resting againts a Cornford speaker cabinet.
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7 Unusual Questions You Must Ask Yourself Before Buying Another Axe

So, you’re eyeing that sleek, shiny electric guitar in the shop window again, huh? Picture this: You’re waiting for that…

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Vibrating strings on an Ibanez Universe 777BK 7-string electric guitar.
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How Guitar Scale Length Influences String Tension 

Guitar players often wonder about scale length and its impact on their instruments. Scale length Not affects a guitar’s sound, but…

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Closeup of the scale length of a neck on an Ibanez Universe 777BK.
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How Guitar Scale Length Impacts Your Tone

Guitar scale length affects more than just how far you stretch your fingers. It shapes your beloved axe’s voice in subtle…

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A vintage and worn Fender Stratocaster with lots of use traces.
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What Really Determines the Value of a Vintage Guitar: Key Factors Beyond Age

Vintage guitars hold a special place in the hearts of musicians and collectors. Their allure goes beyond age, with…

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A light blue solid color finish on an Aristides electric guitar.
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Wood vs. Alternatives: What Advanced Players Should Know About Custom Electric Guitar Materials

Why stick to the old when the new is ready to rock? The world of custom electric guitars is…

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A Suhr Modern custom-built 7-string electric guitar on an oak background.
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Advanced Player’s Guide: Choosing Custom Electric Guitar Features Beyond Trends

Welcome to the era of customization, where your electric guitar is an extension of your unique style, not just…

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A solid body and a hollow body electric guitar side by side.
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Solid vs. Hollow Body Electric Guitar: A Tone and Feel Comparison

Choosing between a solid or hollow body electric guitar can be a big decision for any guitarist. Both types…

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Paul Reed Smith solid body electric guitar.
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Why Solid Body Electric Guitars Are Ideal for Rock

Rock music and electric guitars go hand in hand. In fact, the solid-body electric guitar has become a symbol…

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Composite image of a standard Fender Telecaster and a custom-made Suhr Modern 7-string electric guitar.
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Why Your Next Electric Guitar Should Be Custom-Made (And Why It Shouldn’t)

Wanna purchase a new electric guitar? You might be wondering if a custom-made axe is the way to go….

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  • Brian May of Queen on stage before a blue background playing his Red Special electric guitar.
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  • A Gibson ES335 hollow body guitar on a blue background.
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  • Closeup of a graphite nut on a custom-built electric guitar.
    The Truth About Graphite vs Bone Nuts: Cutting Through the BS

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    Why the Electric Guitar is the Most Expressive Musical Instrument There Is

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  • Image of the fretboard radius at the pickup end of the neck on an Ibanez Universe UV777BK electric guitar.
    Why Guitar Neck Radius Matters More Than You Think

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  • A mahogany body on a Sugr Modern 7-string custom electric guitar.
    Why Mahogany Is the King of Electric Guitar Body Tonewoods

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