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Electric Guitars

Dialing in Tube Amp Tone with a Digital Rig

Cloning analog icons.

Eight Great Tips for Learning Electric Guitar

Ready to go electric? Here’s how to get started.

10 Spooky Guitar Sounds

Make your guitar sound scary this Halloween.

What’s the Difference Between Pacifica and Revstar?

Choosing the electric guitar that best suits your musical needs.

First Look: New Yamaha Pacificas

Taking a classic to the next level.

A Brief History of Pacifica Guitars

From L.A. to Japan and back.

A Guide to Electric Guitar Pickups

They’re the heart of your guitar.

Step Up to a Better Electric Guitar

Find a new guitar that’s worthy of your improving skills.

Which Electric Guitar Body Type is Best for Your Music?

Solid, hollow or chambered?

Electric Guitar Tonality

What goes into great electric guitar tone?

Spotlight on Second-Generation Yamaha Revstar Guitars

These great guitars have gotten even better.

Top 10 Electric Guitar Effects

These are the sonic trimmings that bring electric guitar to life.

How to Play the High Notes on Your Guitar

Guitar fretboard navigation made easy.

Scales, Shapes and Contours

Discovering new melodic horizons.

A Brief Guide to Electric Guitar Tonewoods

These are the woods that go into your electric guitar.

Twin Lead Guitars

Add this classic rock sound to your solos.

Go Behind the Scenes at Yamaha Guitars

Three cool videos about the history and design of Yamaha guitars.

Neck and Neck

When it comes to electric guitars, are all instruments equal?

Choosing the Right Electric Guitar: Hollow-Body vs. Solid-Body

Which design is right for you?

Sibling Harmony

When two variations of the same instrument complement each other.

Power Practice

Here’s how to achieve your musical goals.

A Guitarist’s Guide to Compression

Looking to improve your guitar tone? A compressor can be your secret weapon.

Resonant Frequencies, Part 2

Establish a resonant relationship with your body and your guitar.

Resonant Frequencies, Part 1

They account for good vibes … and bad ones too.

Brand Evolution

Represent your brand in a credible, current and appealing way.

Breathing Between the Notes

Here’s a natural way to create air and space in your guitar phrasings.

Four Reasons I Travel With My Yamaha SILENT Guitar™

Portability, great sound, eye-catching looks and reliability make this a great travel companion.

Crafting Your Signature Guitar Sound

When you know who you are and what your vision is, you can go about achieving it.

Layering Guitar with Studio Response Technology

How to get studio-quality sound at a fraction of the cost.

Line 6^® Videos, Part 2: Helix^® LT

Access the power of Helix, even if you’re on a budget.

The SILENT Guitar Speaks

It may not make a sound, but it sure can “talk” to Helix!

Line 6^® Videos, Part 1: HX Effects^™

A new compact pedal that gives you the power of Helix effects… and more.

How to Record TransAcoustic Guitar Effects

Add depth and interest to your guitar parts … without the need for an amplifier.

Getting Amplified

A brief history of the guitar pickup.

Why Do the Spaces Between Frets Grow Narrower Down the Neck?

Don’t fret, the answer is here.

The Sonic Experiment: Part 3

Twin Shadow finds his voice with Revstar.

The Sonic Experiment: Part 2

Andrew Aged shares his view of the guitar as a conduit for expression.

The Sonic Experiment: Part 1

What happens when you take two gifted musicians who have never met before and put them in a room with a couple of Revstar guitars?