Jol Dantzig

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Guitar Stuff that Works

June 10, 2019

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In this age of landfill-bound goods, it’s refreshing that guitars still continue to buck that trend.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: An Exercise in Branding

May 9, 2019

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Do you love your guitar more or less than you love your guitar’s brand?

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Simple, Man

March 31, 2019

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Taking a vacation from complexity by embracing the electric guitar in its simplest form.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: The Guitarist’s Pocket Glossary

February 26, 2019

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Arm yourself with guitar-jargon knowledge for decoding the obvious, and not so obvious.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: String Theory

January 17, 2019

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Looking to improve your relationship with your guitar? Explore the space between the lines.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: The Curious Hepcat

December 20, 2018

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Practicing the art of listening, sharing, and looking around for the sake of learning.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Meet the New Boss

November 28, 2018

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Everyone wants lower prices and better quality when it comes to guitars and gear, but at what price?

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Fretboard Fanaticism

October 30, 2018

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How much importance should be placed on the type of wood in your next guitar’s fretboard? Lots.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Identity and Authenticity

October 8, 2018

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Does that beautiful battle-worn axe in the window have tales to tell from stage work, or from bench work? And does it matter?

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Simple Times, Simple Gear

September 11, 2018

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Today’s vast array of amps, guitars, and effects is a good thing, but so is learning to play without a net.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Pay Now or Cry Later

August 8, 2018

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Tool up to get the job done right, and save time and your sanity in the process.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Cover Bands and Clone Guitars

July 2, 2018

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If imitation is the highest form of flattery but innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower, balancing the line is an art form.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Perfect Intonation and Other Myths

June 17, 2018

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Jol Dantzig channels his inner Andy Rooney to set the record straight on a handful of guitar-related folklores.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Where the “Wild Dog” Roams

May 17, 2018

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If a guitarist plays rhythm while toggled to the treble setting on a Les Paul, does it make a sound?

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Faking It

April 9, 2018

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Does this crap guitar make me look authentic?

Nokie Edwards: 1935–2018

March 13, 2018

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Luthier and PG columnist Jol Dantzig pays homage to the Ventures' lead guitarist who helped shape instrumental rock and electric-guitar history.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: Chasing the Inventive Dream Files, Part 1

February 26, 2018

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“Hey, have you seen anything new and cool?” is a popular conversation starter at NAMM. But there are myriad inventions that don’t make it into these conversations or onto the show floor.

Jol Dantzig's Esoterica Electrica: The Mighty Icebreaker

January 21, 2018

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At a party where someone is playing guitar for people in one corner and someone is playing with their phone on social media in another, which person is more social?