Choose Your Format
There are three ways to use your Toolbox — PDF, Interactive PDF, or a physical book.
Click any Essential Guitar format below to preview how it works.
Standard E-Book
Best for: Simple, portable reference
Clean, straightforward PDF
Works on any device
Easy to save and print yourself
Interactive E-Book
Best for: Exploring and moving quickly
Clickable links throughout
Jump between pages and sections instantly
Great for figuring out songs on the fly
Best for: Hands-on playing
Spiral bound, so they actually stay open
Printed on durable 80lb cardstock
Protective front and back covers so they last
Same content in every format — only the way you interact with it changes.
What makes the Interactive E-Book different?
The Interactive E-Book was designed to let you move around the Toolbox quickly while you play.
Click the Table of Contents to jump to sections fast
Use blue links throughout the book to move between pages
Click the page number at the bottom of any page to return to the Table of Contents
Which one should I choose?
Choose Standard if:
You want a simple digital version you can open anywhere, or you want to print it yourself.
Choose Interactive if:
You want to jump around quickly and explore the Toolbox in real time.
Choose Print if:
You want the physical book in front of you while you play.
Many players use more than one format — print for playing, digital for quick access.