Adolph Rickenbacker, who immigrated to the U.S. from Switzerland as a child, invented the electric guitar in the 1930s, the instrument that inspired the rock 'n' roll phenomenon.

Having reviewed countless electric guitars over the last few decades, at MusicRadar we’re well-placed to pick out the best guitar for a particular job, whether you’re a beginner or a touring ...

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.

In the video you can see him arrange all the pencils into the pieces of the guitar, glue them together, and then coat them in resin. At the end of the video we get to hear the electric guitar ...

Upgrading to one of (or a set of) the best electric guitar pickups is one of the most effective ways to dramatically improve your tone - besides buying a new guitar. Luckily for those in the market ...

The quintessential solid-body electric guitar is the Fender Stratocaster, played by Ritchie Blackmore, Eric Clapton, and the legendary Jimi Hendrix. Neck types. Mindscape studio/Shutterstock.