Learn the guitar & choose the right gear
Clear, hands-on guides to start playing, improve and buy the right guitar — without the wrong turns, whatever your level.
Riffbound is an independent guitar site built for people who are just starting out, or who are standing in front of a wall of guitars wondering which one to buy. You will find two things here: a step-by-step path to learn the guitar, from your first chords to your first songs, and buying guides to choose a guitar, an amp or accessories without spending in the wrong place.
Our reviews don’t rehash manufacturer spec sheets. Every guide is built on what owners say after months of playing, on forums and in long-term reviews: the flaws that keep coming back, the budget models that hold their own, like the Yamaha Pacifica or the best electrics under $500, and the ones to avoid. Our review method is public.
Whether you’re after your first electric guitar, an affordable acoustic, a practice amp or simply a way to improve with twenty minutes a day, start with one of the two paths below.
Two worlds, one goal : your progress
Whether you want to learn to play or find the perfect guitar, our guides walk you through it step by step.
🎸 Learn the guitar
From your first chords to your first songs : a step-by-step method so you never get discouraged.
- Technique : chords, scales, rhythm
- Songs : easy songs and how to read tabs
- Method : learn on your own or with lessons
- Basics : tuning and first steps, at any age
🛒 Gear & reviews
Guitars, amps, brands and accessories : buying guides to invest in the right place, at every budget.
- Electric guitars : how to choose, beginner, budget
- Amps & effects : tube, solid-state, home or stage
- Brands & models : Fender, Gibson, Ibanez…
- Accessories : picks, strings, tuner, capo
Where do you start ?
You don’t have a guitar yet
Start by choosing the right instrument for your budget and your goals, then dive in with confidence.
You already have a guitar
Learn your first chords, a simple strumming pattern and your first song in just a few weeks.
Reliable advice, no jargon
We test, compare and explain things simply. Our goal : give you the right information to learn faster and buy smarter, from beginner to seasoned player.