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The Electric Guitar Buyer's & Setup Guide
Everything you need to know to buy the right guitar, or get more out of the one you already own, without overspending.
§ 01The problem
Sound familiar?
- There are hundreds of models and you don't know which one fits what you play.
- You're afraid of buying a used guitar and getting ripped off.
- Your guitar doesn't sound the way you want and you don't know what to change.
Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced player, this guide walks you through choosing, understanding and getting the most out of your electric guitar. Your ideal guitar is out there: this is how you find it.
§ 02Results
What you'll be able to do
- 01Pick a guitar that fits your style and your budget.
- 02Understand what each part brings to the sound: tonewoods, neck, pickups, bridge.
- 03Check out a used guitar with a checklist before you pay.
- 04Know which upgrades are worth it on the guitar you already have.
§ 03Contents
What's included
Models and brands by price range
Organized into high-end, mid-range and budget.
Every part explained
Bodies, tonewoods, necks, fingerboards, pickups (HSS, SSS, HH), bridges, tuners, nut, frets and pots.
Advice by style
Rock, metal, blues, jazz and indie.
New or used
How to decide, with serial numbers by brand so you can date a guitar.
Appendices
A quick-reference guide and a checklist for trying out a guitar. With full-color charts, tables and photos.
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§ 04Chapters
Contents
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- 1.Introduction: why this book and how to use it
- 2.A short history of the invention of the electric guitar and its first makers
- 3.Types of electric guitar: solid body, semi-hollow and hollow body
- 4.Classic models: Stratocaster, Telecaster, Les Paul, SG, ES-335, Rickenbacker, Gretsch, Jazzmaster and Jaguar
- 5.Modern models: PRS, Ibanez RG, Music Man JP, Strandberg Boden, ESP Horizon, Yamaha Revstar, Jackson Soloist
- 6.Materials and components: body and tonewoods (with a comparison chart), neck, fingerboard
- 7.Pickups, pickup selector, volume and tone pots
- 8.Frets, bridges, nut, tuners and other hardware
- 9.Musical styles and recommendations
- 10.Popular brands and their upper-mid and lower-mid range series
- 11.Buying tips
- 12.Used vs. new: serial numbers (origin, factory and year) and what to check before you buy
- 13.Appendices: quick guide to choosing a guitar and a checklist for trying one out
§ 05Before you buy
Who it's for
- Anyone about to buy their first electric guitar (or their next one).
- Anyone who wants to buy used with confidence.
- Guitarists who want to improve the sound of the instrument they already own.
Who it's not for
- Anyone looking for a method to learn how to play.
§ 06Who wrote it
About the author
I'm a multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer and mixing engineer. I produce artists and compose music for film and animation. I translated the harmony treatises of Jean-Philippe Rameau into Spanish, one of the founding works of modern music theory. I was a guest professor at Sorbonne Université (2022) and at the Universidad Nacional de San Martín in Argentina (2018).
— Damián Calle
- 20+ yearsas a musician, composer and producer
- FilmUS credits: Once Upon A Dream (2025) and Ameka and Her Magical Crown (2024)
- SorbonneGuest professor at Sorbonne Université (2022) and UNSAM (2018)
- RameauSpanish translator of Rameau's treatises on harmony
§ 07Save
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How the guarantee works§ 08Questions
Questions about this book
Is it useful if I already have a guitar?
Yes. Part of the guide explains which components to swap or adjust to improve the guitar you already own.
Does it recommend brands or models?
Yes, organized by price range (high-end, mid-range and budget), with advice based on the style you play.
Will it help me buy used?
Yes. It includes a new vs. used section, serial numbers by brand and an inspection checklist.
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Electric Guitar Guide
Everything you need to know to buy the right guitar, or get more out of the one you already own, without overspending.
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