Rosewood and maple are two of the most popular choices of fretboard wood and are used by many brands including Gibson, Fender, Ibanez and PRS. In this article I'll compare the tone, feel, look,...

The magnet has a huge impact on the tone and output of a guitar pickup. The most popular types of magnet are ceramic and alnico, but what's the difference between them? In this article I'll directly...

Getting a nice crunchy electric guitar tone can sometimes be a bit tricky, so I've created this guide to make it as easy as possible. I'll be addressing both the amp and guitar settings you'll need...

If you're looking for a medium-high output humbucker pickup then the Gibson 498T and Seymour Duncan JB Model (SH-4, TB-4) are excellent options to consider, but which is the best? In this article...

If you're in the market for a relatively inexpensive solid state electric guitar amp then you've probably seen the Fender Champion and Orange Crush popping up quite often. In this article I'll...

Fender offer a wide variety of neck profiles to suit different hand sizes and positions. In this article I'll take you through all the different Fender neck shapes and their thicknesses so you can...