Andy Fraser 
When it comes to guitars looks really do matter. We might pretend it’s all about the sound, playability and how it feels but the reality is the finish of a guitar and whether we like the look of it is important. It also makes a difference to the price. Some finishes and colors are so …
One of the most frustrating parts of learning the guitar is the amount of new language and terms you have to pick up. ‘Scooping the mids’ is one you may have come across and be confused by. And I can understand why. It sounds like something from a cookbook! “Take one scoop of mids, add …
A guitar amplifier turning on but with no sound is a common problem. If you’ve been playing guitar for any length of time there’s a good chance you’ll have encountered this at some point. Unfortunately the reason for why an amp has stopped working can be varied. Quite often it’s something obvious and that’s easily …
‘Is my action too high?’ is one of the most common worries or questions regarding a guitar and it’s setup. If you’re concerned your guitar action is too high then you’re in the right place. We’re going to look at what the ideal action measurement is and what’s considered too high. And being worried about …
Guitars come with many different pickup combinations. But knowing what HSS, SSS and HSH means can be confusing. You have to remember what the letters for each pickup configuration stands for and then what they’re best suited for. This is even more of a puzzle if you’re a beginner or not familiar with pickups. So …
The weight of a guitar is important for a variety of reasons. Not just the obvious of how heavy will it be when playing it but it can also indicate the quality and tone of the guitar. As someone smaller (alright, weaker) then I get on better with lighter guitars. A really heavy Les Paul …
The neck or fretboard radius is an important aspect of how a guitar plays and feels. The style of music you play will guide your choice of neck radius. So what is the neck radius of a Fender Stratocaster? Most Fender Stratocasters have a 9.5″ (241mm) radius. Originally Strats had a 7.25″ radius but in …
How much a guitar weighs is one of the main considerations that goes into buying a new one. The weight impacts on how comfortable it is to play and how it feels to pick up, stand with etc. So how much does a Gibson Les Paul weigh? The average Gibson Les Paul weighs 9 – …
The weight of a guitar is important. It is big part of how the guitar feels and how comfortable it is to play. So how much does a Fender Stratocaster weigh? The average Fender Stratocaster weighs 7 – 8lbs, or 3 – 3.8kg. But if you want the specific weight of a certain type or …
How many frets and the scale length of a guitar is important to the feel of it and how it plays. So how many frets does a Fender Stratocaster have? Most Fender Stratocasters have either 21 or 22 frets as standard. It depends on the model of Strat as to whether it’s 21 or 22. …