Got a guitar for Christmas?
![Parts of an electric guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2cc41b575cab4f7d46ab1d59d571a5ef-320-80.jpg)
Check out the video below to find out what does what on your shiny new axe...
Parts of an electric guitar
![Types of electric guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2740ddd4c07e474e9ad71ff08eb98522-320-80.jpg)
What's the difference, anyway? Find out here!
Types of electric guitar
![How to tune your guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f598cc18909ef058f5112b66f9781274-320-80.jpg)
Sounds all wrong? Get in tune here...
How to tune your guitar
![How to re-string an electric guitar](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/993bf622aef7fabbfbff65b73686d1f3-320-80.jpg)
Snapped a string? Fear not! Here's how to get it fixed...
How to re-string an electric guitar
![Types of guitar bridge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cacfda9ec92fdab36540e5cf0a45077d-320-80.jpg)
What are these things, and what the hell do they do?
Types of guitar bridge
![Essential accessories](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0b6cc37cc9afd9dded552da6ab275f02-320-80.jpg)
Everything you're going to need to look after your guitar
Essential accessories
![How to use a capo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/24b8787ce7f42928aeb76b31270a3cd0-320-80.jpg)
What are those stange devices for? Here's the answer...
How to use a capo
![Plectrums explained](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/df6eea251988363d7e563912def58278-320-80.jpg)
Why are there so many different types of plectrum, and why aren't they all the same?
Plectrums explained
![Straps and strap locks](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f83e3e653d6445bf91097ac38bd86eaa-320-80.jpg)
How to keep your guitar safe and sound when you're standing up and rocking out
Straps and strap locks
![Cleaning a rosewood fingerboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/18fd58a9b6996b6dd7740ee8865a9c9e-320-80.jpg)
Got a dirty neck? Here's how to safely clean it and nourish the wood
Cleaning a rosewood fingerboard
![Types of amplifier](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/0989c31c04ddaa0a865b34dd0d92c1c4-320-80.jpg)
Unsure what type of noisy black box you need? Find out what's what here...
Types of amplifier
![Connecting a guitar to an amplifier](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5bdd8bb8f6ab318b086264fb31a0b768-320-80.jpg)
Not sure how to get any noise out of your new gear? Learn how here!
Connecting a guitar to an amplifier
![Amplifier controls explained](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2c8c3ca4664c8881731af012c011bae7-320-80.jpg)
All those knobs and switches can be baffling - but it's easier than it looks, we promise!
Amplifier controls explained
![Achieving basic guitar tones](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8779f6b8b0a729a4a6c5949c10d0f64e-320-80.jpg)
From clean to classic rock, here's how to get the sound you're after
Achieving basic guitar tones
![Effects pedals explained](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/b0e9dd0b174d70ffc0ed7ccc4b794e4c-320-80.jpg)
Find out how those strange little boxes effect your sound