Playing electric guitar - with headphones

If you want to practice on your own without disturbing your family or neighbors, amplifier model, complete systems and pedals with a headphones connection are a sensible solution. Electric guitar software plugins on PCs and mobile devices can also be used in conjunction with an audio interface and headphones.

Advantages and disadvantages of playing electric guitar with headphones

Compared to our five other categories, this solution has the following

Advantages:

play quietly by yourself
Practice mobile anywhere (depending on equipment)

Disadvantages:

less authentic playing feel (sound in the room)
headphones can start to press on your head after a while
only suitable for live and band performances to a limited extent

You decide:

Here you will find three ways to play your electric guitar quietly with headphones :

amplifier model with headphones connection

Advantages:

First choice for purists with additional headphones output (the best of both worlds).
You don't want to miss out on the ease of use of an amplifier.
Solid hardware processing.
PC or smart device not absolutely necessary for operation.
Resale possible (boutique equipment is even price stable).

Disadvantages:

Amplifier model are large, heavy and difficult to transport.
Compared to the other two options, it is quite expensive to purchase and is only partially suitable for beginners.

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pedals with headphones connection

Advantages:

Pedals and complete systems with a headphones connection are all-in-one solutions for modern electric guitarists.
High mobility.
Solid hardware processing.
Slightly cheaper than the amplifier model version.
For musicians who like to turn controls and continue to use their external effects (or collect more).
PC or smart device not absolutely necessary for operation.
Resale possible (boutique equipment is even price stable).

Disadvantages:

Pedals and complete systems always need either a PA or headphones to be used.
Depending on the equipment and quantity of effects used, this variant can be costly.

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plugin solution

Advantages:

You can play the electric guitar with just a PC or tablet including an interface and the appropriate software.
Practical for beginners as it saves costs. Most people already have a computer or mobile device and just need to invest in the appropriate software.
There is a lot of flexibility within the software.
Excellent for solo songwriting or song sketching.

Disadvantages:

It becomes difficult to play music with others at the same time.
Latency can cause problems.
Not for sound purists.
PC or smart device required for operation.
Registering the software makes resale difficult.

Expert opinion:

Or even easier: For example, plug the Kong EarWorm directly into your electric guitar socket and connect your headphones via the integrated mini jack. Then you can start playing the electric guitar straight away! We developed the EarWorm specifically for the needs of ultra-mobile musicians and it fits in every pocket!