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Musical Instrument Guide

Electric Guitar

Even though electricity is used to amplify the volume, the body and neck are merely pieces of wood. These instruments come in unique shapes and colors.

Origins

  • The birth of the electric guitar 
  • The electric guitar family 

Structure

  • What kind of instrument is an electric guitar? 
  • What are pickups? 
  • [Experiment] Let's make and then test several coils 
  • The purpose of effectors 
  • Balancers and notch filters 

How to Play

  • There are many ways to play the electric guitar 
  • Controlling the sound 
  • Pickups for different purposes 
  • The role of effectors 
  • There are many ways to play the electric bass 

How the Instrument is Made

  • Even electric guitars are made from wood! 
  • Shaping the neck and body 
  • Coating gives the guitar a smooth finish 
  • Assembly and adjustment 

Choosing an Instrument

  • Choosing your first electric guitar 
  • Types of strings and how to choose which ones to use 
  • Must-have accessories 
  • Useful accessories 

Care and Maintenance

  • Basic care and maintenance 
  • Care and maintenance techniques to keep in mind 
  • Troubleshooting 

Trivia

  • Slide guitar playing may have been invented in a bar 
  • Feedback: Great for guitar playing! Not so great for karaoke... 
  • What is the difference between an electric guitar and electric acoustic guitar? 
  • Is there a way to eliminate the noise heard when plugged into an amplifier? 
  • Whole note down tuning for deeper bass 
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