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Robert Keeley: From Homemade Mods to Pedal Powerhouse
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Robert Keeley: From Homemade Mods to Pedal Powerhouse

The pedal builder and his company, Keeley Electronics, have weathered enough personal and business trials to collapse less adaptable stompbox makers. But thanks to inventive designs, sharp process management, standout products like the Manis and Zoma—and perhaps a few four-leaf clovers—he's emerged as a leading name in the industry.

George Alessandro Asks: Are You Using Your Amp’s Standby Switch Correctly?
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George Alessandro Asks: Are You Using Your Amp’s Standby Switch Correctly?

You might be surprised by how these common devices really work.

Lloyd Baggs on How Acoustic Guitars Work
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Lloyd Baggs on How Acoustic Guitars Work

The master guitar builder and pickup maker explains how our favorite unplugged 6-strings do their thing, for the strumming layperson and aspiring luthier alike.

The Songs That We Hear: Capturing Jerry Garcia’s Tone
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The Songs That We Hear: Capturing Jerry Garcia’s Tone

Grateful Dead-inspired gear from Milkman and Scarlet Fire helps to keep the guitarist’s sound alive.

You Broke It; You Fix It: Four Minor Guitar Repairs You Can Do
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You Broke It; You Fix It: Four Minor Guitar Repairs You Can Do

An easy guide to re-anchoring a loose tuning machine, restoring a “lost” input jack, refinishing dinged frets, and staunching a dinged surface. Result: no repair fees!