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Electric Guitar in the Age of Algorithms
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Electric Guitar in the Age of Algorithms

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Has the Boutique Guitar Market Peaked?
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Has the Boutique Guitar Market Peaked?

The Unscalable Mountain of Inspiring, Amazing Guitar Sounds
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The Unscalable Mountain of Inspiring, Amazing Guitar Sounds

Can Guitarists Hear a Nitro Finish?
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Can Guitarists Hear a Nitro Finish?

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To All the Techs Who Make Sure the Show Goes On
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To All the Techs Who Make Sure the Show Goes On

MXR Bass Synth Serves Up Intergalactic Grooves & Vintage Analog-Style Vibes
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MXR Bass Synth Serves Up Intergalactic Grooves & Vintage Analog-Style Vibes

Roy Buchanan and His Explorer-Shaped Hamer Standard
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Roy Buchanan and His Explorer-Shaped Hamer Standard

He’ll forever be remembered for his unparalleled mastery of the Telecaster, but Roy Buchanan kept an open mind when it came to his guitars.

Weekend Warriors Are Real Musicians, Too
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Weekend Warriors Are Real Musicians, Too

Plenty of excellent musicians work day jobs to put food on the family table. So where do they go to meet their music community?

Workshop Words to Live By: Mess Is Money (Down the Drain)
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Workshop Words to Live By: Mess Is Money (Down the Drain)

Developing good, clean workshop practices will help you save time and money.

Don’t Let Your Ego Keep You From Being a Great Guitar Builder
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What Does It Take to Become a Great Guitar Builder?

Keep your head down and put in the work if you want to succeed in the gear-building business.

What Makes Guitar Pickups Sound Great?
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What Makes Guitar Pickups Sound Great?

Guitarists are always changing pickups. So, what are we searching for?

Does Automation Ruin Guitar Building?
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Does Automation Ruin Guitar Building?

As CNC machines have become more prevalent, how much have they changed the building process?

Can the Future of the Guitar Surpass Its Past?
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Can the Future of the Guitar Surpass Its Past?

In the guitar market, classic models still have the biggest influence, but the future is lurking.

Is There a Cure for Our Online Shopping Addiction?
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Is There a Cure for Our Online Shopping Addiction?

While we’re all caught up in the online-gear-shopping rat race, our columnist wonders: Is there a better way?

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In Defense of Guitar Collecting

Our columnist considers why we love to accumulate so much gear.

AI generated electric guitar
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Can AI Build the Perfect Guitar?

If there’s such a thing as a perfect guitar, the bots should know what to do by now, right?