Learn more about the best electric guitars on the market, electric guitar pickups, amplifiers and guitar pedals. Performer Magazine’s team of product experts, guitar nerds and reviewers explore the latest in electric guitar trends, guitar technology and provide updated insights on the best electric guitars and guitar accessories available today.
Electric guitars are a different animal than their acoustic counterparts, and come with their own set of considerations, accessories and requirements that acoustic instruments just don’t have. So we’ll delve deep and explore what makes for the best electric guitar tone – how to achieve it, how to tweak it for the stage and the studio, and let you know which guitar accessories are essential for your gig bag and tour van, and which ones are just pure snake oil. We also take a look at cool vintage guitars from Fender, Gibson and more each month in our flashback feature.
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S-type guitars are arguably the most common electric guitar style. The modular design and the adaptability of the electronics have made them popular with players...
The punch of heavy music relies on one thing: tuning. Any riff loses its potency when it’s out of tune, whether it’s from the player’s...
In March 2018 PRS announced the Silver Sky, a collaboration with John Mayer, refining the S-type guitar on their own terms. It was no surprise...
We’re looking for a unique guitarist to win and demo this gorgeous new G280 guitar from Cort in a stunning amber flame-top finish. Do we have...
Paul Reed Smith may have just introduced the best guitar under $1000 in its new SE Custom 24-08, in this stunning Eriza Verde finish. Construction...