{"id":2575,"date":"2023-03-03T17:25:09","date_gmt":"2023-03-04T01:25:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.guitareo.com\/riff\/?p=2575"},"modified":"2023-03-30T12:45:07","modified_gmt":"2023-03-30T19:45:07","slug":"how-to-buy-your-first-electric-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.guitareo.com\/riff\/how-to-buy-your-first-electric-guitar\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Buy Your First Electric Guitar &#8211; A Beginner\u2019s Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>It\u2019s a big day! Choosing your first electric guitar is step number one on your journey to playing the greatest musical instrument on the planet. Now, I might be a little biased, but as a 20-year veteran of the guitar, I can confidently say there is no greater feeling than strumming, picking, or shredding through your favorite songs. So I\u2019m excited to officially welcome you to the family!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this buyer\u2019s guide, I hope to demystify some of the most confusing and overwhelming parts of the beginner electric guitar market. I\u2019ll give you an idea of what factors you should be considering when choosing your first guitar and also provide you with a full rundown of what all the different specifications mean for you as a budding guitar appreciator. We\u2019ll wrap things up with a few of my top electric guitar recommendations in three key price ranges and also a quick dive into the world of necessary guitar accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Without further ado, let\u2019s find you your very first electric guitar!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"table-of-contents\"><strong>Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\"><nav><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#i-factors-to-consider-when-buying-your-first-electric-guitar\">I. Factors To Consider When Buying Your First Electric Guitar<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#budget\">Budget<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#style\">Style<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#aesthetics\">Aesthetics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#ii-guitar-specifications-what-they-mean\">II. Guitar Specifications &amp; What They Mean<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#materials\">Materials<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#finish\">Finish<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#neck-shape\">Neck Shape<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#scale-length\">Scale Length<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#fretboard-radius\">Fretboard Radius<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#nut-width\">Nut Width<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#frets\">Frets<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pickups\">Pickups<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#electronics\">Electronics<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#iii-recommendations-for-your-first-electric-guitar\">III. Recommendations For Your First Electric Guitar<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#best-electric-guitars-under-500\">Best Electric Guitars Under $500<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#best-electric-guitars-under-1000\">Best Electric Guitars Under $1000<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#best-electric-guitars-under-1500\">Best Electric Guitars Under $1500<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#iv-must-have-electric-guitar-accessories\">IV. Must-Have Electric Guitar Accessories<\/a><ul><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#tuner\">Tuner<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#amp\">Amp<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#cables\">Cables<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#strings\">Strings<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#pedals\">Pedals<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#v-final-thoughts\">V. Final Thoughts<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"i-factors-to-consider-when-buying-your-first-electric-guitar\"><strong>I. Factors To Consider When Buying Your First Electric Guitar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03140923\/2022-11-25-Guitareo-Top-7-Guitar-Riffs-Of-2022-110-1-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Factors to consider when buying your first electric guitar.\" class=\"wp-image-2612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03140923\/2022-11-25-Guitareo-Top-7-Guitar-Riffs-Of-2022-110-1-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03140923\/2022-11-25-Guitareo-Top-7-Guitar-Riffs-Of-2022-110-1-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03140923\/2022-11-25-Guitareo-Top-7-Guitar-Riffs-Of-2022-110-1-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03140923\/2022-11-25-Guitareo-Top-7-Guitar-Riffs-Of-2022-110-1-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03140923\/2022-11-25-Guitareo-Top-7-Guitar-Riffs-Of-2022-110-1-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"budget\"><strong>Budget<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The very first thing you need to consider when buying a new musical instrument is your budget. Now, there are plenty of reasons to spend a lot and plenty more to spend a little. But in my opinion, it\u2019s best not to go too cheap. Guitars tend to hold their value pretty well on the used market, and if you decide to give up on your guitar-playing dreams, you should be able to get a good portion of your money back, even if it\u2019s a few years down the road.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There\u2019s a bit of a sweet spot when it comes to electric guitars, where you\u2019re still getting a well-built instrument, but not hitting those diminishing returns that start to creep in around the $1500 mark. While expensive guitars are an absolute pleasure to play, many of the pricey nuances will be lost on you until you\u2019re a more established player.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With the more affordable guitars (under $300), you\u2019ll find them to be inconsistent and hard to play due to the less-strict building standards. These guitars will typically need to be set up with higher action (distance of the strings off the fretboard) so that the guitar doesn\u2019t buzz and rattle with every chord you play.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"style\"><strong>Style<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The style (or genre) of music you want to get into plays a massive role in dictating which electric guitar will be right for you. There are a number of reasons why this is the case, but primarily, it comes down to the type of pickups that are loaded into the instrument.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pop, indie, and country music tend to favor guitars that are cleaner (less distortion) and more articulate. Single-coils and P90s do an excellent job of achieving these tones and are the reason why Fender and Squier guitars dominate these genres of music.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For heavier styles like rock and metal, you\u2019re going to need a set of humbuckers. These pickups do a better job of handling more distortion and produce significantly less unwanted hum (hence, the name). You have a few more viable brand options with guitars like these, and you\u2019ll find great options from brands like Epiphone, Ibanez, Schecter, PRS, and ESP, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"aesthetics\"><strong>Aesthetics<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>At the end of the day, looks matter. And when it comes to finding your dream guitar, you need something that\u2019s going to inspire you to pick it up whenever you look at it. We all like different things, so there isn\u2019t much I can say here. Just make sure you choose something that makes you happy, and it\u2019s a win!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ii-guitar-specifications-what-they-mean\"><strong>II. Guitar Specifications &amp; What They Mean<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03152445\/2021-12-16-Guitareo-Family-Photos-120-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar specifications and what they mean.\" class=\"wp-image-2629\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03152445\/2021-12-16-Guitareo-Family-Photos-120-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03152445\/2021-12-16-Guitareo-Family-Photos-120-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03152445\/2021-12-16-Guitareo-Family-Photos-120-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03152445\/2021-12-16-Guitareo-Family-Photos-120-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03152445\/2021-12-16-Guitareo-Family-Photos-120-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"materials\"><strong>Materials<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Both the body and the neck of the guitar can be made from a number of different woods. But do you want to know an industry secret? The type of wood doesn\u2019t really matter. Any differences in tone are near-unnoticeable, and as long as the wood is handled correctly by the builder, you can get a great-sounding (and feeling) instrument made from almost anything. The most typical body-woods you\u2019ll find are Alder, Swamp Ash, Mahogany, and Basswood. For necks, you can\u2019t go wrong with Maple or Mahogany. And lastly, for fretboard materials, you\u2019re best off just going with the one that looks the prettiest to you.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170007\/fano-body-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar materials\" class=\"wp-image-2761\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170007\/fano-body-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170007\/fano-body-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170007\/fano-body-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170007\/fano-body-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170007\/fano-body-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170007\/fano-body.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"finish\"><strong>Finish<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Finish can refer to both the paint job and the type of lacquer or coating on the guitar. This is mostly an aesthetic choice, with the exception of the finish on the back of the neck. People with naturally sweaty hands might struggle with some types of finish since it can cause their hand to stick. If this sounds like you, I\u2019d recommend finding a guitar with an oiled or sanded finish \u2013 typically referred to as a \u201csatin\u201d finish.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170050\/bridge-and-pickup-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar finish\" class=\"wp-image-2762\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170050\/bridge-and-pickup-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170050\/bridge-and-pickup-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170050\/bridge-and-pickup-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170050\/bridge-and-pickup-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170050\/bridge-and-pickup-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26170050\/bridge-and-pickup-1.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-9 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"neck-shape\"><strong>Neck Shape<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s hard to describe the differences between various neck shapes without you being able to feel the differences for yourself. The right neck shape is hugely preferential and comes down to the specific guitar techniques you want to focus on. Chunkier neck profiles can be much easier to chord with, while thinner neck profiles are going to provide less resistance when playing single-note runs further up the neck. However, if you have smaller than average hands, a thick neck may make it harder for you to reach all the strings comfortably.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164642\/neck-2-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar neck shape\" class=\"wp-image-2751\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164642\/neck-2-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164642\/neck-2-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164642\/neck-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164642\/neck-2-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164642\/neck-2-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164642\/neck-2.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-12 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"scale-length\"><strong>Scale Length<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>For electric guitar, you have two primary choices of scale length: long scale and short scale. Long scale is around 25.5\u201d and can be found on most Fender and Squier guitars. Short scale ranges from around 22\u201d &#8211; 24.75\u201d and is featured on many Gibsons and Epiphones. A longer scale length is going to provide you with a little more tension compared to a shorter scale length when using the same string gauges and tuning. For most new guitarists, the difference between the two will be negligible.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164926\/strat-body-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar scale length\" class=\"wp-image-2752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164926\/strat-body-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164926\/strat-body-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164926\/strat-body-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164926\/strat-body-768x767.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164926\/strat-body-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26164926\/strat-body.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-15 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"fretboard-radius\"><strong>Fretboard Radius<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This refers to the curvature of the fretboard. A higher number results in a flatter fretboard and a lower number will give you a more rounded fretboard. Flat fretboards tend to be easier to bend and play scales on, while rounded fretboards are easier to play chords on. Some high-end guitars will have something called a compound radius, which would give you a rounder radius near the bottom frets of the guitar and a flatter radius as you reach the higher frets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165601\/closeup-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"guitar fretboard radius\" class=\"wp-image-2756\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165601\/closeup-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165601\/closeup-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165601\/closeup-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165601\/closeup-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165601\/closeup-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165601\/closeup.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-18 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nut-width\"><strong>Nut Width<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>What this really refers to is the distance between the strings of your guitar. A narrower nut width will give you less space to work with, which can be especially uncomfortable if you have large hands or thick fingers. However, small-handed individuals tend to prefer the narrow nut width so they don\u2019t have to reach their fingers quite as far.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165158\/frets-and-nut-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar nut width\" class=\"wp-image-2753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165158\/frets-and-nut-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165158\/frets-and-nut-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165158\/frets-and-nut-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165158\/frets-and-nut-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165158\/frets-and-nut-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165158\/frets-and-nut.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-21 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"frets\"><strong>Frets<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The two main things to look out for with guitar frets are material and size. The vast majority of the time, you\u2019ll find Nickel frets on electric guitars, but some high-end instruments will have stainless steel ones instead. As for size, it\u2019s going to mostly come down to feel. 6105 (modern narrow and tall) or 6130 (medium jumbo) are the most popular choices and will likely be your best bets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165301\/frets-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar frets\" class=\"wp-image-2754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165301\/frets-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165301\/frets-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165301\/frets-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165301\/frets-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165301\/frets-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165301\/frets.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-24 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pickups\"><strong>Pickups<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I touched on this a little bit earlier in the article, but pickups are the single biggest contributing factor to the sound of your electric guitar. There are plenty of different configurations out there to choose from, and ultimately, the style of music you want to play is going to dictate your optimal choice \u2013 humbuckers for more distorted tones and single coils for cleaner tones. However, it\u2019s important to note that you really can play any style of music on any type of guitar. There aren\u2019t any rules!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165937\/body-1-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar pickups\" class=\"wp-image-2760\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165937\/body-1-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165937\/body-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165937\/body-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165937\/body-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165937\/body-1-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165937\/body-1.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-27 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"electronics\"><strong>Electronics<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The final specification we\u2019ll look at is electronics. Typically, this is where any knobs and switches come into play. Most guitars will allow you to control volume and tone (how bright or dark the sound is) with dedicated knobs. This is also where you\u2019ll find out what kind of pickup combinations the guitar has available to it. Usually, this is going to be thanks to either a 3-way or a 5-way switch. On a select few guitars, you may also have a switch for additional features like coil splitting or gain boosting.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165421\/electronics-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Guitar electronics\" class=\"wp-image-2755\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165421\/electronics-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165421\/electronics-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165421\/electronics-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165421\/electronics-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165421\/electronics-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26165421\/electronics.jpg 1282w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe class=\"email-form-include-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.guitareo.com\/weekly-email\" frameborder=\"none\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iii-recommendations-for-your-first-electric-guitar\"><strong>III. Recommendations For Your First Electric Guitar<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-electric-guitars-under-500\"><strong>Best Electric Guitars Under $500<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The guitars I&#8217;ve chosen for this category offer outstanding value for the money, but will likely be replaced after a few years of building your skills. You&#8217;ll be able to cover a wide range of clean and overdriven tones with either of the two Squier Classic Vibe guitars shown below. I&#8217;ve also included the Ibanez RGRT421 for those who are more into modern rock or metal and an Epiphone SG for the classic rock tone seekers. These guitars <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-30 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Squier Classic Vibe &#8217;50s Telecaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03141918\/TeleCV50WB-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Squier Classic Vibe '50s Telecaster\" class=\"wp-image-2614\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03141918\/TeleCV50WB-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03141918\/TeleCV50WB-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/yRn3kG\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/yRn3kG\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Squier Classic Vibe \u201870s Stratocaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142004\/ICSE22013430-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Squier Classic Vibe \u201870s Stratocaster\" class=\"wp-image-2615\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142004\/ICSE22013430-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142004\/ICSE22013430-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/qne3xg\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/qne3xg\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-33 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ibanez RGRT421<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142619\/RGRT421WK-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Ibanez RGRT421\" class=\"wp-image-2618\" width=\"246\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142619\/RGRT421WK-large.jpg.auto_.webp 492w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142619\/RGRT421WK-large.jpg.auto_-197x300.webp 197w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 246px) 100vw, 246px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/QORrn6\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/QORrn6\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Epiphone SG Standard<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142634\/22061522893-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Epiphone SG Standard\" class=\"wp-image-2619\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142634\/22061522893-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03142634\/22061522893-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/9WbPzE\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/9WbPzE\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-electric-guitars-under-1000\"><strong>Best Electric Guitars Under $1000<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Next up, we have the sub-$1000 category. These guitars are more likely going to last you well into your guitar career and are the perfect &#8220;gig-worthy&#8221; instrument. I&#8217;ve included the best Telecaster for under $1000 as well as an alternative to the standard Fender Stratocaster with the Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional. For the humbucker enjoyers, we&#8217;ve got a fully blacked-out ESP LTD EC-401 (perfect for the super heavy styles of music), as well as the newly updated PRS SE McCarty 594. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-36 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fender Player Telecaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155235\/MX22260071-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Fender Player Telecaster\" class=\"wp-image-2632\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155235\/MX22260071-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155235\/MX22260071-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/rnA3DD\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/rnA3DD\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155246\/IW22013300-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Schecter Nick Johnston Traditional\" class=\"wp-image-2633\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155246\/IW22013300-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155246\/IW22013300-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/jWM3yZ\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/jWM3yZ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-39 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>ESP LTD EC-401<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155744\/IS21110983-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"ESP LTD EC-401\" class=\"wp-image-2636\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155744\/IS21110983-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155744\/IS21110983-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/5bXQZ1\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/5bXQZ1\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>PRS SE Singlecut McCarty 594<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155452\/SEScMC594VS-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"PRS SE Singlecut McCarty 594\" class=\"wp-image-2635\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155452\/SEScMC594VS-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03155452\/SEScMC594VS-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/e4OMEQ\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/e4OMEQ\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"best-electric-guitars-under-1500\"><strong>Best Electric Guitars Under $1500<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>This is about the maximum I&#8217;d suggest spending on your first electric guitar. All four of the guitars I&#8217;ve recommended here are instruments that will easily last you a lifetime. The two single-coil-equipped guitars are going to do a great job getting you those classic chimey and twangy tones, while the two humbucker-equipped guitars are the perfect modern high-gain machines. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-42 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fender American Performer Stratocaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03143929\/US22064326-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Fender American Performer Stratocaster\" class=\"wp-image-2621\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03143929\/US22064326-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03143929\/US22064326-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/qne3xN\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/qne3xN\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Fender JV Modified &#8217;60s Custom Telecaster<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03143936\/JV007729-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Fender JV Modified '60s Custom Telecaster\" class=\"wp-image-2622\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03143936\/JV007729-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03143936\/JV007729-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/x9035R\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/x9035R\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-45 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03145501\/TOD10-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Ibanez TOD10 Tim Henson Signature\" class=\"wp-image-2624\" width=\"241\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03145501\/TOD10-large.jpg.auto_.webp 481w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03145501\/TOD10-large.jpg.auto_-192x300.webp 192w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 241px) 100vw, 241px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/DVjgea\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/DVjgea\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Schecter C-1 SLS Evil Twin<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03145513\/W22040825-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Schecter C-1 SLS Evil Twin\" class=\"wp-image-2625\" width=\"250\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03145513\/W22040825-body-large.jpg.auto_.webp 500w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03145513\/W22040825-body-large.jpg.auto_-200x300.webp 200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/QORrnx\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/QORrnx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>There are plenty of other killer guitars that can be found in all these price-ranges, but hopefully, my suggestions help to give you an idea of the type of thing you should be looking for. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"iv-must-have-electric-guitar-accessories\"><strong>IV. Must-Have Electric Guitar Accessories<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03160404\/2021-06-03-Guitareo-Fathers-Day-294-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Electric guitar accessories.\" class=\"wp-image-2641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03160404\/2021-06-03-Guitareo-Fathers-Day-294-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03160404\/2021-06-03-Guitareo-Fathers-Day-294-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03160404\/2021-06-03-Guitareo-Fathers-Day-294-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03160404\/2021-06-03-Guitareo-Fathers-Day-294-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/03160404\/2021-06-03-Guitareo-Fathers-Day-294-2048x1365.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-48 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tuner\"><strong>Tuner<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It goes without saying that being in tune is the most important step to having a great-sounding guitar. And no list of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitareo.com\/riff\/best-guitar-accessories-2021\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">essential guitar accessories<\/a> is complete without mention of a reliable tuner. There are a few ways you can go here, but I like to recommend either a clip-on tuner or a pedal tuner. A clip-on tuner is more affordable and can be thrown in a drawer or gigbag easily. A pedal tuner is more expensive but offers a significantly better experience when performing live. Since this is your first electric guitar, I\u2019m going to presume that you won\u2019t be gigging any time soon, which means your best bet is to go with the clip-on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Recommendation:<\/strong> <br>TC Electronic PolyTune Clip<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26172054\/PolyTuneClpBK-large.jpg.auto_-3.webp\" alt=\"TC Electronic PolyTune Clip\" class=\"wp-image-2768\" width=\"255\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26172054\/PolyTuneClpBK-large.jpg.auto_-3.webp 510w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26172054\/PolyTuneClpBK-large.jpg.auto_-3-204x300.webp 204w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 255px) 100vw, 255px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/Vmyj4a\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/Vmyj4a\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-51 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"amp\"><strong>Amp<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike with an acoustic guitar, your electric guitar is going to sound pretty sad when it\u2019s not plugged into anything. You\u2019re going to need an amp. And thankfully, in this day and age, that doesn\u2019t mean dropping a couple thousand dollars on a Marshall half-stack or vintage Fender combo. You have options. You can even bail on the physical amp category entirely and opt for computer software instead. And don\u2019t let the tube amp purists sway you &#8212; software amps sound incredible in 2023. But if you\u2019re looking to go the more traditional route, I\u2019d suggest picking up a good modelling amp that can help you dabble in a wide variety of tones until you settle on a more concrete vision for your guitar tone endgame.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Recommendation:<\/strong> <br>Boss Katana-50 MkII<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"659\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26172409\/Kata50mk2-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Boss Katana-50 MkII\" class=\"wp-image-2769\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26172409\/Kata50mk2-large.jpg.auto_.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26172409\/Kata50mk2-large.jpg.auto_-300x264.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/XYx514\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/XYx514\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-54 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"cables\"><strong>Cables<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll need at least one cable to carry the signal from your guitar to your amp. You don\u2019t need to think too hard about this, as pretty much any cable from a reputable brand will do. It\u2019s important to note that guitar cables tend to lose some of the fidelity of your guitar signal the longer they are. So it\u2019s best to pick the shortest cable that fits your needs. 10\u2019 tends to be a good choice for at-home use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Recommendation:<\/strong> <br>Pro Co EG-10 Excellines<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"750\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26173107\/QTR10-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"Pro Co EG-10 Excellines\" class=\"wp-image-2770\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26173107\/QTR10-large.jpg.auto_.webp 750w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26173107\/QTR10-large.jpg.auto_-300x126.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/B0XYKx\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/B0XYKx\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-57 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strings\"><strong>Strings<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Your new electric guitar will likely come set up with a new set of strings, however, many new players don\u2019t realize how often you should be changing your strings. As someone who plays for at least an hour or two daily, I change my strings every couple of weeks. But when you\u2019re first starting out, that first set will probably last you a few months. Regardless, it\u2019s a good idea to have a backup set of strings on hand for when it\u2019s time to change them \u2013 or if you find yourself dealing with an unlucky string break.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Our Recommendation:<\/strong> <br>D&#8217;Addario&nbsp;EXL110 XL Nickel Wound<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26173526\/EXL110-large.jpg.auto_.webp\" alt=\"D'Addario\u00a0EXL110 XL Nickel Wound\" class=\"wp-image-2771\" width=\"363\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26173526\/EXL110-large.jpg.auto_.webp 725w, https:\/\/www.musora.com\/musora-cdn\/image\/quality=85\/https:\/\/pianote-blog.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/26173526\/EXL110-large.jpg.auto_-290x300.webp 290w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 363px) 100vw, 363px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Buy Now: <a href=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/WqDPYG\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/sweetwater.sjv.io\/WqDPYG\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener sponsored\">Sweetwater<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"pedals\"><strong>Pedals<\/strong><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>I don\u2019t want to dive too deep into the topic of guitar effects pedals because they require their own dedicated article. But they can be a fantastic (and addictive) avenue for discovering new sounds and finding inspiration. If you do want to pick up a few pedals, an overdrive, delay, and reverb are a great place to start.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out our article on guitar pedals here: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitareo.com\/riff\/best-guitar-pedals-for-beginners-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Best Guitar Pedals For Beginners in 2023<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"v-final-thoughts\"><strong>V. Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To close things out, I want to reiterate just how excited I am that you\u2019re taking this big step. Regardless of which one you end up going with, purchasing your first electric guitar is something you\u2019ll remember for the rest of your guitar-playing life. So I urge you not to take this decision too lightly. Many musicians create an emotional or spiritual connection with their instruments, and you\u2019ll be surprised at how quickly you develop those sentimental feelings yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, this little guide has helped you to be just a smidge more confident in your guitar-acquiring venture. With a solid understanding of what factors to take into consideration, as well as some basic knowledge of all the possible electric guitar specifications, you should be sufficiently equipped to pull the trigger on an instrument that\u2019ll last a lifetime. Best of luck, and thanks for reading!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>*This article contains affiliate links, which means we might earn a small commission from the product seller if you make a purchase. For more info, check out our&nbsp;<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.guitareo.com\/privacy\"><em>privacy page.<\/em><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It\u2019s a big day! 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