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photo courtesy SINGLECOIL (https://singlecoil.com)
Mod Garage

Tonewood Teardown: Polishing the Frets

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Mics, Preamps, and Impedance
Recording Dojo

Mics, Preamps, and Impedance

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Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: Moving Air

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Photo courtesy Thomann Music/Harley Benton (https://harleybenton.com)
Mod Garage

Mod Garage: Prepping Your Electric’s Neck

Close-up of an electric guitar's body showcasing wiring and cavity details in mint green.
Mod Garage

Tonewood Teardown: Upgrading Your Single-Pickup Guitar’s Wiring

In the eleventh installment of our ongoing project, we wire up our Esquire-style electric with some simple tricks to boost its versatility.

Recording Dojo: RT60, Density, and Diffusion
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: RT60, Density, and Diffusion

Three parameters, infinite possibilities. Here’s how to make reverb work harder for you.

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Mod Garage

Tonewood Teardown: Pickups and Wiring for an Esquire-Style Electric

Our columnist’s upgraded pickup and electronics choices for his Harley Benton guitar

Three Easy Guitar Mods That Will Transform Your Instrument
How-To

Three Easy Guitar Mods That Will Transform Your Instrument

Add a Bigsby, upgrade your electronics, and unlock the Seven Sound Strat mod—no tech required.

Recording Dojo: Why Better Gear Won’t Save You
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: Why Better Gear Won’t Save You

The player always matters more than the tool.

Recording Dojo: When Is a Record Done?
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: When Is a Record Done?

The art of knowing when to stop refining—and start releasing.

Metal guitar bridge plate with screws, featuring chrome finish and gold components.
Mod Garage

Mod Garage Tonewood Teardown: Fixing Up Your Bridge and Saddles

Our budget-guitar experiment rolls forth with work on the body’s hardware.

Technicians set up a stage with guitars and lighting for a music event.
Silver & Black

Silver and Black: Last-Minute Fender Saves

Two emergency calls, two unforgettable gigs, and the vintage Fenders that made them possible.

Recording Dojo: Why Great Amp Modeling Is About Time, Not Tone
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: Why Great Amp Modeling Is About Time, Not Tone

Great amp modeling isn't just about replicating tone—it's about tracking complex changes over time. Bryan Pezzone explains why the best digital amps capture how real amplifiers respond moment to moment.

Wizard of Odd: An Ode to Hot Rods and Seymour Duncan
Wizard of Odd

Wizard of Odd: An Ode to Hot Rods and Seymour Duncan

Gold-foil pickups and a modded Strat inspired this tribute to the legendary pickup maker.