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Parts of an Electric Guitar: What Are They?
- February 3, 2017
- Guitar Anatomy
Electric guitars vary a bit from jazz boxes to humbucking shredders, but electric is electric and there’s plenty of common parts. The things they have in common with their acoustic guitar counterpart is a body and neck. The rest is up to however you like it tricked out. Electric guitars have been around since the early-to-mid 20th century. Les Paul and Leo Fender introduced us to a revolutionary moment in the world of guitar and music in general. Where big body acoustic guitars and jazz boxes with “f” holes had been the norm, suddenly an electric pickup with copper and magnets gave the guitar a whole new purpose. Let’s look at the typical parts of an electric guitar.
Why Should You Learn to Play Guitar?
- February 3, 2017
- Guitar 101
Anything in life worth pursuing takes time and determination. “Nothing comes easy,” they say. It’s true, some people are more gifted than others for certain things. Michael Jordan might not play guitar, but he can sure play basketball. If you’re 5’ 8’’ and dream of playing in the NBA, it’s a long shot, but that doesn’t mean you can’t play basketball. You may be asking yourself “Why should I learn to play guitar?” Playing guitar has so many rewarding aspects. The coordination it takes really develops your motor skills. The pleasure of playing a song through correctly makes you feel like you’ve really accomplished something, especially when others are applauding. The ability to express yourself is a plus too. Let’s look at the many reasons why you should learn to play guitar.
Favorite Guitar Brand
- February 1, 2017
- Quiz
There are many guitar brands to choose from.
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Acoustic Guitar Parts: Where Can I Find Them?
- January 26, 2017
- Guitar Accessories
No matter what guitar you play, maintenance is an ongoing part of owning a guitar. Obviously acoustic guitars are very different than electric guitars, but both require unique and individual attention. For example, you don’t have to adjust the saddles of the bridge on an acoustic but you do have to keep a good saddle that isn’t chipped. Maybe you don’t worry about the switches and pots on an acoustic, but if you have electronics, there’s still plenty of things that can go wrong on your acoustic guitar. Just keeping the input jack tightened is a task. The good news is that most acoustic guitar malfunctions can be fixed at home if you have just a little bit of know-how. Where can you find acoustic guitar parts? We’ll see, but first…
