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The Hidden Cost of Your Guitar
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The Hidden Cost of Your Guitar

Tighten Up! Optimize Your Guitar’s Tone
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Tighten Up! Optimize Your Guitar’s Tone

Here are some tips on improving your instrument’s resonance.

The Decline of Guitar Civilization?
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The Decline of Guitar Civilization?

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

See Beyond Your Guitar’s Spec Sheet
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See Beyond Your Guitar’s Spec Sheet

There is more to a guitar than just the details.

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

When every guitar claims to be special, how can any guitar truly stand out?

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?