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Exotic hybrids aside, there are three main kinds of bodies when you’re talking about electric guitars: hollow body, semi-hollow body and solid body. Among the biggest factors associated with the body’s inherent tone has to do with how they handle resonance (which in simple terms means how they handle the sound bouncing around inside of the body). Here are their general qualities along with some of their inherent pros and cons:     Continue reading →

An electric guitar is not only a pricey investment, but likely a cherished possession as well. In good hands, an electric guitar can last decades upon decades with just common sense care and some regular maintenance. While accidents will happen, some that are almost unavoidable, several of the most common types of damage seen in electric guitars are completely avoidable. With the following tips, you can help ensure that you and your guitar will have many years of happy shredding ahead! Continue reading →

Ernie Ball EB2221 Regular Slinky Guitar String Set 6-Pack @ $24.99 Q: "Can I use acoustic guitar strings on my electric?" A: Taking a typical set of acoustic strings into consideration, the high E and B will work fine and should generate the normal amount of output if used in an electric guitar. As for the other four, you...

Gain and trim are two terms that often confuse players unfamiliar with the terms. What makes matters worse is that manufacturers often use the two interchangeably. Although both gain and trim do very similar jobs that often overlap, the key difference lies in their main purpose and what they generally imply. Continue reading →

If you’ve ever heard the term “Unity Gain” but don’t have much of a clue on what it is exactly – let alone why it’s important – you’re not alone. The core principle behind unity gain is having the input level match the output level in either a single device or a signal chain. In other words, if you have one volt entering the beginning of your chain and you also get one volt out at the end of it, you have “unity gain.” While that might not seem like much, it’s actually pretty important and even critical depending on the application. Read on to find out exactly why.   Continue reading →