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The Most Powerful Pedal?
May 25, 2020
It’s underappreciated and not as sexy as an overdrive or fuzz, but an EQ on your pedalboard can open myriad tonal doors.
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Rare '60s Japanese JVC Victor Still Flies Today
May 24, 2020
The flagship model for Japanese electronics juggernaut was here and gone in the blink of an eye, but certainly not because of quality issues.
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Like Peanut Butter and Chocolate: Classic Guitar & Fender-Amp Pairings
May 21, 2020
Four irresistible combinations every guitar junkie's gotta try.
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Why Plastic Bridges and Acoustic Guitars Don't Mix
May 14, 2020
Gibson has given many innovative gifts to the guitar universe, but this ’60s bridge wasn’t one of them.
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Last Call: John Bohlinger’s Top 10 Rig Rundowns
May 11, 2020
PG’s Nashville correspondent shares his favorite moments behind the camera with some of the best guitar players in the world.
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Why Self-Awareness and Communication Are Key for Self-Taught Players and Luthiers
May 8, 2020
It’s worth reminding self-learners about the dangers of knowledge gaps and the resulting risk of failing to correctly connect the dots.
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The Night Joe Pass Crashed My Gig
April 30, 2020
What coming full circle means to Andy Ellis.
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A Double-Trouble Guitar with a No-Worries Price
April 29, 2020
The 1965 Gretsch 6117 Double Anniversary makes the most of HiLo’Tron pickups and smooth playability.
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Got Noise Issues? It Could Be Your Pedalboard's Power Supply
April 22, 2020
All 9V blocks are not created equal. Here's what to look for to avoid hiss, hum, and crackle.
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Finding the One
April 17, 2020
Guitarist Jeremy Ivey, PG editors, and our Reader of the Month discuss their personal holy-grail guitars.
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Going Against the Grain in Bass Building
April 16, 2020
Wood will always be king for bass and guitar construction, and for good reason, but who really knows what’s next?
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Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: The Work Is the Reward
April 15, 2020
Could the world’s current challenges be the tipping point leading to the next chapter for creative souls?
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What Do James Hetfield and Waddy Wachtel Have in Common?
April 14, 2020
If you’re looking to step up your all-important groove-and-time game, start with some strategic rhythm development.
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1967 Tokai Humming Bird 230S—with Onboard Fuzz
April 13, 2020
Mosrite aesthetics, Japanese flair, and a circuit reminiscent of the Electro-Harmonix Linear Power Booster.
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Do Bigger Strings Really Make for a Louder Acoustic Guitar?
April 2, 2020
Conventional wisdom says a heavier set of acoustic strings will make a guitar louder, but let’s not forget the other competing variables.
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Don’t Tell Me How to Music
March 31, 2020
Why you should give yourself permission to not care … or to care deeply about what nobody else cares about.
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How to Install and Maintain Your Guitar's Pots
March 27, 2020
When it comes to cosmic tone, it’s critical to have functional potentiometers. Here’s how to install them correctly and keep them ship-shape afterward.
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Last Call: Neal Casal and the Dangerous Thing We’re Afraid to Talk About
March 26, 2020
Mental health issues affect millions of people. Let’s talk about how we can help each other before it’s too late.
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Will Ray’s Bottom Feeder: Cozart “Custom Shack” T-Style
March 25, 2020
Our columnist’s winning ticket: a modded China-built 6-string for $160 including shipping.
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Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: Upgrades are Always a Matter of Perception
March 23, 2020
Get to know and appreciate what your guitar has to offer before the hack job.
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