Guitar 101: Anatomy of an Electric Guitar

Continuing our Guitar 101 series, our own Chris McKee is going to show you the ins and outs of the electric guitar. Electric guitars come in myriad shapes, sizes, configurations, and tones, so this video is not meant to be comprehensive, merely introductory. This video is also the perfect accompaniment to Alamo Music Center’s Guitar Buyer’s Guide; the link can be found below. There’s much more to come in this series so be sure to subscribe. And don’t forget... Play a Note, Change Your Life!

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[benschweitzer]

All the other vids gloss over a ton of stuff, assuming the watcher already knows a bunch. You are the first video that more than adequately described the way in which an electric guitar works. I appreciate it.

Question: with a humbucker pick up, can I produce a soft and mellow sound if I wanted?

[pranavh.p]

Thanks a lot, man, I recently bought a strat and I didn't know much about the springs, etc. This has helped me a lot since I had just started playing electric (I used to play an acoustic before).

[NortonsNestMonthly]

You are outstanding at making new ideas clear to a complete novice. Well done.

[nergferg]

Thank you for the video! This was wayyyy more in depth than even the berklee video! Can't wait to start my guitar journey.

[winnie]

so glad i watched this because i got an electric guitar for the first time a while ago, and it sounded buzzy but i never knew why.

[robertocuevas]

Don’t know a lot on guitars i’m really interested in learning, but you went really well in depth of every piece and I learned a lot. Thanks!

[GamerDadHD]

This was the 5th or 6th video I watched on the subject, and the only one that explains everything so well. I feel like I actually know about the different parts of a guitar and their purposes to help me make a more educated decision when shopping for a guitar. Than you so much for this! Very well done!

[campy]

Dude this video is so concise and answers all the questions I had. I'm looking to pick up an electric after playing acoustic and this video got me caught up to speed to make my purchase decision. Cheers!

[charlesbronson]

A huge thank you for teaching this guy the basics. Bought a Squire Vibe 70’s HSS and a Fender Mustang GTX 100w amp on line thru Fender. I never even held a guitar let alone play one 😂 and it’s a lefty too. Any tips ? I’m watching a marathon of your videos

[kevinfuller]

Super helpful. Amazing how you ran thru this without a script. Nice!

[oppositepete]

Very interesting and informative. Very well presented. Keep up the good work. Cheers!

[kailove]

I’ve been playing for a little bit, but I want to begin working on repairing my own guitar.

[lueezec]

Thanks for doing this video. It is very informative and I have learnt a lot. I have played a little of acoustic guitar, open chords. I have being doing some research on what electric guitar to try. My favourite seems to be a Stratocaster for aesthetic reasons. I might have to settle for a cheaper guitar to begin with. I love the guitar you are using as a demonstration 😃

[forchunarrereh]

Wow your guitar color rocks thanks mr cris well explained great help 💕💕from philippines🇵🇭🇵🇭

[aslankalbtoxicvenomviperfa]

u are boss man, very talented teaching in depth and with ekstra fifs along the way, great job and stay in the guitar world it suits you! thx alot!

[somethingthecreator]

Thanks for the video, this helped me understand what other people were talking about on the guitarrr

[silenthunger]

Great video! Straight forward and concise.

[maxblack]

Hi everyone. Can any help me? I recently purchased a Brian head Welch 7 string LTD with evertune bridge. It sounds absolutely awful. I've tried changing strings twice and endless amp settings. It even sounds bad unplugged.
I play an LTD baritone 7 string with EMG's which is absolutely fantastic.
Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[aoi_chan]

I really want to get a electric guitar and I’ve been watching a lot of guitar videos but idk if my mom and dad will let me be one :(

[Spacexrover]

Who else noticed the massive chip by the nut? Ouch.