Chris GilSocial Links Navigation Latest articles by Chris Gil How to Buy a Bass Guitar: A Guide for the First-Time Buyer By Chris Gil published 13 September 13 Bass Guitars How to Buy an Electric Guitar: A Guide for First-Time Buyers By Chris Gil published 21 April 13 Electric Guitars Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors MORE FROM GUITARWORLD...1Billy Corgan announces new solo project featuring Smashing Pumpkins guitarist Kiki Wong2He was idolized by Stevie Ray Vaughan, and remains one of the most overlooked Telecaster slingers of all time3March 2025 Guitar World Editors' Picks4Kirk Hammett owns over 100 guitars but none of them are PRS. He explains why5On July 3, 1973, David Bowie retired Ziggy Stardust – that same day, Steve Jones stole his equipment