I was sitting here playing my electric guitar, wondering just how safe it is. After all, it’s connected to an amplifier which is plugged into a wall outlet, and I’m touching metal strings. What are the odds that an electric…
Electric guitars are sold in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and weights. The weight of an electric guitar might not seem like an important metric, but it will affect anything from how well it sustains tone to how easily…
Buying your first electric guitar is a fun experience, but it can be overwhelming. Having some fundamental knowledge of the instrument will help you as you shop. It’s easy to get bogged down in the technical details, so we’ve created…
Your electric guitar is an investment and you need to protect it with a good case. We have personally experienced broken parts and other misfortunes where a quality guitar case would have made all the difference. Case or Gig Bag?…
Buying an electric guitar for a beginner player is a fun process. With a little research and some basic understanding of the instrument, you will quickly find your ideal guitar. Whether you are just starting out playing, or buying for…
Welcome to Guitar River! We’re excited to have you with us on our journey to become the go-to destination for all things guitar. Our focus is the electric guitar, but we may write on additional topics as the site grows.…