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Esoterica Electrica

Esoterica Electrica: The Geography of Your Favorite Gear

Reader Guitar of the Month: A Telecaster for Many Tunings
Reader Guitar of the Month

Reader Guitar of the Month: A Telecaster for Many Tunings

State of the Stomp: The Future of Onboard Effects
State of the Stomp

State of the Stomp: The Future of Onboard Effects

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Photo by Kate Richardson
Acoustic Soundboard

Acoustic Soundboard: NAMM at 125

Vintage Vault: Jim Burns’ Overlooked Vibra Slim
Vintage Vault

Vintage Vault: Jim Burns’ Overlooked Vibra Slim

The story of a semi-hollow with an off-kilter design that didn’t survive the ’60s.

On the Bench: A 1948 Oahu 230K
Pro-Advice

On the Bench: A 1948 Oahu 230K

A tiny, early electric era amp built for lap steel.

Eventide TimeFactor delay pedal with "LOOPER" displayed, featuring multiple controls and functions.
The Good Stuff

The Good Stuff: The Eventide TimeFactor and the Case for Big Pedals

Guitarist Mike Baggetta shares his love for the TF’s unique looping algorithm.

The Other Side of GAS: Decoding Price Points
The Lowdown

The Other Side of GAS: Decoding Price Points

Before you get frustrated with a high-priced item, you’ve got to wonder: Is this for you?

Last Call: The Song That Changed Motown
Last Call

Last Call: The Song That Changed Motown

How Marvin Gaye risked his career to ask a question that still resonates today.

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Acoustic Soundboard

Acoustic Soundboard: Strengthen Your Guitar with Structured Sides

How beefing up an acoustic’s side panels can result in a stronger, more resonant instrument.

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.

Vintage Vault: How a Sunburst 1960 Gibson Les Paul Broke My Heart
Vintage Vault

Vintage Vault: How a Sunburst 1960 Gibson Les Paul Broke My Heart

Our columnist dives into a one-of-a-kind electric that recently came through Carter Vintage Guitars

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Question of the Month

Question of the Month: Who's Your Favorite Independent Guitar Builder?

We asked around about the best and brightest from the luthier underground.

A group of six people poses in a cozy room decorated with framed artwork.
Question of the Month

Question of the Month: Who's Your Favorite Independent Guitar Builder?

We asked around about the best and brightest from the luthier underground.