Got a guitar for Christmas? | MusicRadar

Parts of an electric guitar

Parts of an electric guitar

Types of electric guitar

Types of electric guitar

How to tune your guitar

How to tune your guitar

How to re-string an electric guitar

How to re-string an electric guitar

Types of guitar bridge

Types of guitar bridge

Essential accessories

Essential accessories

How to use a capo

How to use a capo

Plectrums explained

Plectrums explained

Straps and strap locks

Straps and strap locks

Cleaning a rosewood fingerboard

Cleaning a rosewood fingerboard

Types of amplifier

Types of amplifier

Connecting a guitar to an amplifier

Connecting a guitar to an amplifier

Amplifier controls explained

Amplifier controls explained

Achieving basic guitar tones

Achieving basic guitar tones

Effects pedals explained

Effects pedals explained

MusicRadar is the number 1 website for music makers of all kinds, be they guitarists, drummers, keyboard players, djs or producers...

GEAR: We help musicians find the best gear with top-ranking gear round-ups and high- quality, authoritative reviews by a wide team of highly experienced experts.
TIPS: We also provide tuition, from bite-sized tips to advanced work-outs and guidance from recognised musicians and stars.
STARS: We talk to musicians and stars about their creative processes, and the nuts and bolts of their gear and technique. We give fans an insight into the actual craft of music making that no other music website can.