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Quick, helpful videos from a guy who’s sold hundreds of guitars - covering everything from body styles and tonewoods to care, brands, and buying tips. With 150+ videos, this is like having a guitar expert in your pocket.
Quick, helpful videos from a guy who’s sold hundreds of guitars - covering everything from body styles and tonewoods to care, brands, and buying tips. With 150+ videos, this is like having a guitar expert in your pocket.
New to electric guitars? This beginner-friendly guide walks through all the main parts - from pickups to pots - so you can understand how your instrument works.
From jazz to rock to metal, the electric guitar changed music forever. This quick history covers the key developments that shaped the electric guitar as we know it today.
Volume, tone, selector switch - what do they all actually do? This quick guide walks you through the basic controls on most electric guitars so you can start dialing in your own tone with confidence.
Pickups are the heart of your electric guitar’s sound. In this quick breakdown, we explain how they work and why different types produce different tones.
Semi-hollow and hollow body guitars might look similar, but they sound and feel very different. Learn what sets them apart and which one fits your style.
Need power and punch? Humbuckers are your friend. This video shows when humbuckers work best and what makes them a favorite for heavier styles.
Single-coil pickups are bright, clear, and expressive - but when should you use them? This video explains the styles and tones where single coils shine.
The cutaway affects access to upper frets and the overall feel of the guitar. This video compares single and double cutaway designs so you can pick what’s right for you.
Guitar pots (short for potentiometers) control your volume and tone - but how do they actually work? This video breaks it down.
Tune-O-Matic bridges are a common sight on Les Paul–style guitars. This video explains how they work, how to adjust them, and why they’ve stuck around for so long.
Active pickups offer higher output, clarity, and consistency - especially for rock and metal. Here’s how they work and why some players swear by them.
Bigsby vibratos are iconic for their smooth, vintage-style bends. This video explains how Bigsby tremolos work, how they differ from other systems, and what they're best used for.
More range, more power. 7-string guitars open up new creative options - especially in heavy genres. This video covers why you might want one and how they differ from 6-strings.
Looking for a guitar that can handle heavy riffs? We explain what makes a guitar metal-ready from pickups to feel to hardware.
Hollow body electrics have rich, warm tones ideal for jazz, blues, and vintage rock. In this video, we explore how they’re built and what makes them sound so unique.
Semi-hollow guitars offer a great middle ground between solid and hollow body styles. This video explains their construction, tone, and popular uses.
Does wood matter on electric guitars? While not as dramatic as with acoustics, tonewood still plays a role. This video breaks down how body and neck wood can influence tone and feel.
Electric guitars come in solid, semi-hollow, and hollow body styles and each has its own feel and sound. This video explains the differences and what kind of music each is best suited for.
Bridge, middle, neck - each pickup position gives you a different tone. This video breaks down how each position sounds and when to use it.
Single-coils and humbuckers have very different sounds. This video compares the tone, noise level, and feel of each pickup type and which genres they work best for.
Does the number of frets really matter? In this video, we compare 21-fret and 24-fret guitars and how the difference affects access, tone, and playability.
Bolt-on necks and set necks feel and sound a little different - but which is better? This video explains the pros and cons of each neck type so you can make the right choice for your style.
Reverse headstocks definitely turn heads, but do they actually change how your guitar plays or sounds? In this video, we break down the function, feel, and aesthetic of reverse headstocks, and whether they’re just for looks or have a real impact.
The angle of a guitar’s headstock affects tuning stability, break angle, and even tone. In this video, we compare angled vs straight designs and what each one offers.
Chambered bodies reduce weight and add resonance. Learn how they differ from solid and semi-hollow guitars.
Super Strats are hot-rodded versions of the classic Strat. In this video, we break down what defines a Super Strat and why they’re so popular with rock and metal players.
String-through designs offer better sustain and tuning stability - but how do they work? This video covers the benefits and what makes this build style unique.
Floyd Rose tremolos are known for extreme dive bombs and tuning stability. Learn how they work and what to know before buying one.
From classic Strat setups to powerful humbucker combos, this video explains what pickup configurations like SSS, HSS, and HH mean and how they shape your sound.