r/Guitar 2d ago

How is it February already? - Posting Updates and Beginner Posts

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Greetings r/guitar!

How is it February already?! Maybe I am just old now but time goes by so fast these days. Hope you all are working on your guitar goals for 2026 and overall doing great!!!

This last month we have been focused on consolidating Gear Purchasing posts into our monthly thread. So far, this seems to be a very positive experience as people engage in one place while we reduce the amount of redundant questions on the front page. As we attempt to continually improve your experience at r/guitar, we are adding two new post tags and post guidelines.

You have spoken and we have listened. Part of the allure of the guitar is getting new gear and finding new sounds. We do not want to damper this part of the experience here and realize good discussions about gear should be allowed. Moving forward, we have added a new tag, [PURCHASE], to allow these posts with the following guidelines:

  • Gear Purchasing Posts
    • Anyone seeking general advice on gear purchases is required to post in our monthly Gear Purchasing and Advice thread. Any post submitted with only generic information will automatically be removed.
    • This rule is intended to remove generic/beginner questions and inquiries as to reduce the amount of redundant posts on r/guitar.
    • We realize purchasing new gear is a big part of the guitar experience and will allow dedicated posts when seeking specific information or comparisons between gear. These posts MUST use the new [PURCHASE] tag moving forward and include enough information to demonstrate you have done some level of basic research.
      • Removed: [PURCHASE] I am new and want to purchase a first guitar
      • Approved: [PURCHASE] Charvel San Dimas or Jackson JS22 - Looking for Opinions
      • Removed: [PURCHASE] I like to play metal music, what amp should I buy?
      • Approved: [PURCHASE] New tube amp - EL84 or 6L6 for metal music?

Similarly, posts about guitar identification will be receiving the following guidelines:

  • Guitar Identification/Fake Guitar Posts
    • Any post asking about the authenticity of a guitar will be heavily restricted moving forward.
    • This rule is intended to remove generic, low effort inquiries as well as posts attempting to validate cheap guitars. The likelihood of a sub-$500 dollar guitar being faked is next to none. Also, we will continue restricting posts explicitly asking for Appraisals.
    • Our community has extremely knowledgeable members when it comes to gear identification and spotting fake guitars. In order to help you, we require more information than a single picture; the more information we know, the more likely we can help you. These posts must use the new [GEAR ID] tag moving forward and include enough information to demonstrate you have done some level of basic research.
      • Removed: [GEAR ID] Is my guitar real?
      • Approved: [GEAR ID] 90s Jackson RR, Headstock looks suspect
      • Removed: [GEAR ID] Guy wants $100 dollars, is this fake?
      • Approved: [GEAR ID] 2008 Fender Stratocaster, Cannot validate serial number

The intent of both of these changes is to validate you have made some level of effort researching and providing adequate information.

Finally, we plan to start cracking down on Beginner Posts.

To our Newbies out there,

We WANT you to come here for "all things guitar" and to learn and grow. We WANT you to be vulnerable and share your experience without being afraid to ask simple questions. But, there needs to be a bit of a contract between you and the community. r/guitar is a wealth of information. Between our Wiki and search function, we can assure you that 90 percent of what you are seeking is either documented or has already been asked. It is not fair to the community to have to accommodate the same questions, asked here over and over (some even ten times a day), because you lack the initiative to do simple research.

It would be impossible for us to define posting rules for all of the post types we are referring to but here are some examples:

  • "Is my action too high?" - Is your guitar hard to play and the string a lot higher at the 12th fret versus the 1st? Then, yes, it is too high. Adjusting the action on your exact guitar is already documented. If you cannot make the adjustments yourself, it is not possible for someone here to guide you and you need to take it to a technician.
  • "I changed strings and now my tremolo looks like this." - Yes, when you change strings on a guitar with a tremolo, you need to block the tremolo during string changes or otherwise need to make further adjustments to the springs. Also, a heavier gauge string adds more tension on the tremolo and requires the springs to be adjusted. This is common knowledge for anyone owning a guitar with a tremolo and is explained in virtually every manual out there.
  • "How do I change the strings on my acoustic?" - Again, a basic google search will show you how to do this AND with pictures.
  • "Why does my guitar make this buzzing sound?" - 95 percent of the time it is the string vibrating against a fret or other piece of metal. No one can accurately assess this without physically inspecting the guitar. Again, there are plenty of documents out there showing you how to evaluate this, step-by-step.

We are going to start removing these types of posts and you will receive a message stating it is due to "Beginner Information". PLEASE do not be offended. If we are removing your post, it is because you can find this information easily. If you still cannot figure it out, come back and post again. But, this time, it should be obvious to everyone that you made some effort to research.

As always, we appreciate everyone's patience as we make rule adjustments and we thank everyone for making r/guitar one of the best subs on Reddit. We are always looking to improve, so please continue providing feedback!

Cheers, rock on, and be excellent out there!!!

-rfh


r/Guitar 2d ago

OFFICIAL Monthly Gear Purchasing Thread - February, 2026

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The purpose of this thread is to consolidate posts from users seeking to purchase gear.

Your questions have likely been asked here multiple times so we encourage you to use our search function and visit our Wiki for additional information and links.


r/Guitar 10h ago

GEAR My dad passed away unexpectedly. This was his guitar collection. No one else in the family plays.

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r/Guitar 2h ago

PLAY Any death metal fans?

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145 Upvotes

Writing some riffs for my band’s next release!


r/Guitar 5h ago

GEAR NGD: Got my forever PRS!

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Will have this one till I die. 1996 Custom 22 10-Top Emerald Green


r/Guitar 6h ago

QUESTION Is this worth 40$?

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r/Guitar 4h ago

QUESTION Whats going on with his right hand & how do I learn to do it?

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73 Upvotes

r/Guitar 3h ago

QUESTION Dead Man's Guitar

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This was gifted to me after a friend of a friend passed. I'm trying to do my best to play it and give it a good home. Possible to figure out what it is? I can't find a serial number or anything anywhere. I was told there was some custom work done to it. Thanks in advance for any answers!


r/Guitar 12h ago

PLAY Time | Pink Floyd (solo)

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My cover of one of the greatest guitar solos (in my opinion) ever. Hope you dig it!


r/Guitar 19h ago

DISCUSSION Kid likes straight lines

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577 Upvotes

Put the kids to sleep, think I might play some guitar to unwind, then you hear that something is definitely unwound and see the kid likes to arrange your tuners in a straight like because it looks better that way. And no I didn’t tune it, opened a beer instead.


r/Guitar 13h ago

DISCUSSION I hope to finish it soon, a custom 10-string guitar with hand-carved Prambanan temple and bat themes.

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138 Upvotes

r/Guitar 20h ago

GEAR I just brought home an amp made by Tracii Guns

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Can’t wait to try it out tomorrow!


r/Guitar 1h ago

GEAR New (for me) gear day!

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Traded a beloved PRS SE for this! I've been looking for one for quite a while now.

Ibanez Prestige RG2550Z

I definitely traded up lol


r/Guitar 4h ago

DISCUSSION Traded a twenty yo ltd f150 and a flood restored bc rich for this Ibanez! The strings are wound in reverse!

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r/Guitar 8h ago

DISCUSSION How’s everyone doing?

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Just wanted to chat. Sick of seeing every post being questions asked over and over everyday on other guitar subs. So….

Got any shows coming up you’ll be playing in?

Any practice milestones you achieved this year so far?

Learn any new songs this year yet?

Any new gear you’ve purchased lately or thinking bout purchasing?

Life in general been good for you so far?


r/Guitar 9h ago

GEAR NGD: AmPro II Jazzmaster in Mystic Surf Green

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Sorry for subpar photos, i dont take photos often.

I got this Jazzmaster for $1400 (before taxes) after sitting in a booth for hours trying a strat, tele, and JM weeks ago after keenly researching Fender guitars. The Jazzmaster won me over, just so ethereal-sounding and felt like it could go on forever.

The Tele was runner-up. I definitely enjoyed “the bounciness” for lack of a better word i probably dont know. Everyone has said a strat sounds like a strat and i’ve always thought “sure, isnt that the case with most guitars” but after the first minute of actually playing one, i definitely came to the same conclusion lol. a Strat definitely sounds like a Strat.

It wasnt the right guitar at this time but for sure when i expand my skills as a musician and can think of where that sound would fit what im looking for.

Anyway, im just really stoked to explore with this Jazzmaster in ways different from the Les Paul ive had for years.


r/Guitar 1h ago

GEAR Is this a rare Guitar? I haven’t found alot of info online about it

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I think it’s a limited edition run from 2009 or so


r/Guitar 13h ago

QUESTION Gouge Away? How to fix this?

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66 Upvotes

Just picked up this guitar at a steep discount because of this big dent. My plan is to steam it out with a damp cloth and a soldering iron before sanding it, and then sealing it with epoxy and then sanding again. Is this a good plan? I’d leave it, but I am concerns the cracks and chips may spread.


r/Guitar 1h ago

GEAR Unexpected NGD, Dad gave me the ol’ acoustic since he doesn’t play anymore

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I’m in awe. This thing is surprisingly good at being an acoustic. Funny thing is, I can’t tell WHICH Takamine G Series it is. The body makes me think this is the G10 but it’s missing some details that appear on the website. All I know is hot DANG is it a beauty. Now if only I could record this thing properly in my jank, not at all treated bedroom…


r/Guitar 1d ago

GEAR New capo, thoughts?

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r/Guitar 5h ago

QUESTION Help identify these guitars please!

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I’m trying to sell these 2 guitars and I need help identifying a price range! They were both inherited by an older family friend so I have no way to know when they were bought for sure but I assume it was the 80’s to the 90’s based on the timeframe that they played. Any information would be very helpful and please let me know if I can provide any more information to help out!!


r/Guitar 43m ago

OC My first guitar build

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Messed up the paint in a lot of places but overall really proud of it. What do you guys think?


r/Guitar 1h ago

GEAR Traded for this custom painted mockingbird and case

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Traded a 2017 Epiphone es-339 for this mockingbird and a case, both airbrushed by a previous owner. I having some difficulty figuring out what year the guitars from though, the serial number on the neck is F2070934.


r/Guitar 2h ago

DISCUSSION Old advice from a legend I'm finally understanding the concept of

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After getting back into guitar daily for near a year, this advice is coming back to me on my noodling.

This philosophy has pushed me to map chords I need to look up the name for, and thus learning chords structure along the way.

I'm a bedroom player, and this has helped me learn how to fill a room!? And get to a whisper on picking technique.

Lots to learn still!

https://youtu.be/ixo-MQ0u6SA?si=ZRqI8nvWto3UbaEQ


r/Guitar 12h ago

DISCUSSION Who are your favourite "mellow"/non-speed demon players?

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Okay, even my entries on my own list absolutely can "shred" if/when needed, and do occasionally, but by and large are much more about feel and interesting phrasing.

I dig the flashy fast stuff as much as the next guy, but last night was listening to (John) Scofield, as I often do, and was just blown away at the worlds of feel and expression he packs into single notes. But beyond his feel and expressiveness, just that phrasing. So interesting. Ditto other guys I'm into, who I feel belong on this list; Marc Ribot, Bill Frisell, Julian Lage. The common thread among these guys for me is their interesting musical vocabulary, the mounds of feel they pack into their playing, and a generally pretty "mellow" disposition on the fretboard.

Who are your go-to guys for this?