An electric guitar converts string vibration into an electrical signal through magnetic pickups, so it needs an amp to be heard and can be shaped by pedals and effects.
An electric guitar converts string vibration into an electrical signal through magnetic pickups, so it needs an amp to be heard and can be shaped by pedals and effects.
About Electric Guitars
The electric guitar has come a long way since Les Paul wound his first pickup and Leo Fender bolted on his first neck. Paired with guitar amps and effects, it remains the most versatile soundscaping instrument in modern music, at home in everything from blues and jazz to metal. Whichever style you play, a fresh set of electric guitar strings and a good setup matter more to your sound than any badge on the headstock.
SWAMP takes a different path to the big household names, focusing on brands that deliver serious value for money. Sterling By Music Man brings officially licensed versions of classic Music Man designs, Peavey carries decades of stage pedigree, Donner offers remarkable value for beginners, and Loog makes small three and four string guitars designed for young kids. Left-handed player? Browse our left-handed guitars.
Look for comfortable neck dimensions, reliable tuning stability and a price that leaves room for an amp. Donner packages are a strong value option for adults, while Loog guitars suit young children taking their first steps.
You can practise unplugged, but an amplifier is what gives an electric guitar its voice. A small practice amp or headphone amp is enough for home use, and many include built-in effects.
Sterling By Music Man is the officially licensed range from Ernie Ball Music Man, offering more affordable versions of designs like the StingRay and Cutlass. The designs are authentic, built to a friendlier price point.