Skip to main content

Electric articles & Resources

Electric resources, articles and tips for beginner and beyond

How Does an Electric Guitar Work? An Inside Look at the Instrument

Guitars - whether they are acoustic or electric - are played similarly. However they do have differences, technologically speaking. If you're wondering, "how does an electric guitar work?" then you're in the right place. In this article, we will explore some of the key functions of how electric guitars work while providing a comparison to its acoustic counter-part. You can’t go too far talking about electric guitars without mentioning companies like Gibson, Fender, PRS, Ibanez, etc. The mos

Read More
How to Record Your Electric Guitar at Home

Recording electric guitar at home is an interesting and experimental process. You can record electric guitar both for your own songs, but also to create samples for a podcast or another audio project. In this blog post, I will break down the process of recording electric guitar with basic equipment, and I will also break down the terminology for you. Let's get started! There are two main methods of recording an electric guitar at home. You can either record your guitar through an amplifie

Read More
Pros & Cons of Playing a Taylor Electric Guitar

For the last few years, famous guitar maker Taylor has been producing electric guitars as well. They are typically known for their acoustic guitars and they have three models for electric. Ranging from hollow body to semi hollow body guitars, they currently have T3, T5, and T5z models available. In this article, I will go over each guitar briefly to provide you some information about them.  Taylor T5  Taylor T5 is a hollow body hybrid electric acoustic guitar that was first release

Read More
How To Choose Your First Electric Guitar

With a growing number of options on the market today, choosing your very first electric guitar may seem a bit overwhelming. However, by asking yourself a few questions and understanding the different types of guitars that are available, you will easily be able to choose the guitar that is right for you or your child. By the end of this article, you will know exactly what kind of guitar will best support your learning, and exactly what you will need to purchase. What To Think About When You Choo

Read More
How to String an Electric Guitar: A Beginner's Guide

One of the most basic forms of maintenance for guitar players is replacing their strings. Knowing how to string an electric guitar is essential. Changing strings is a fairly simple process if you have the right tools. For this job, you will need a new set of strings, a string winder (optional), and a pair of wire cutters.  To Begin, Place the Guitar on a Flat Surface Along With All of the Needed Supplies.  Make sure that you can easily access the string tuners. Begin by loosening the str

Read More
Electric Guitar Anatomy: A Look Inside the Instrument

So, you’ve just bought an electric guitar, and you’re not sure what you’re looking at. What are the pieces of your instrument? And what function do each of them play in creating sound? Let’s walk through the electric guitar anatomy, and take a look at its various elements, one by one: Body The body is the large solid mass of the guitar. This is usually made of wood, which may be finished or unfinished. Most electric guitars are solid body. This means exactly what you think it means

Read More
The 5 Best Electric Guitars for Beginners

With so many electric guitars on the market, it's easy to feel overwhelmed if you're a beginner picking out your first ax. We recommend trying out lots of guitars in the shop and asking your electric guitar teacher for tips as you shop around. To help you get started in your quest, take a look at five of our favorite picks to learn guitar with! Some of the main features you'll want to pay attention to as you play each guitar include the style and shape of the body, the pickups, and the way th

Read More