If you see a guitar has Schaller, Sperzel, or Grover tuners, that is a good sign. Electronics: The potentiometers that control an electric guitar's volume and tone can be configured in different ways.

Overall, the custom hardware, 24 large frets, and the engaging finish make the C-6 Plus a definite paragon of a metalhead's first electric guitar, even though it's good to be used for other genres ...

Best electric guitar pickups: Music Radar's choice. Our top pick for the best electric guitar pickups has to be the Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates. The Pearly Gates draws on the influence of the past to ...

For our money, the best electric guitar under $500 overall is the Squier by Fender Classic Vibe ’50s Telecaster, thanks to its vintage looks, timeless sound, and great build quality.

Best electric guitars for beginners, at a glance. ... This Donner 39-inch electric guitar comes in a vibrant sunburst and has all the bits you need to get started in its beginner kit.

Best for metal: Jackson JS32 Dinky DKA-M Electric Guitar; Best kit: ... There was no such thing as “gadget writing” when we published our first issue in 1872, but if there was, ...