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Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola—From Boards to Slabs and Beyond

The respected builder and R&D manager has worked for the stars—Eddie Van Halen, Paul McCartney, and others—while keeping his feet on the ground, blending invention, innovation, and common-sense design.

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Reader Guitar of the Month: Two Necks Are Better Than One!

Here’s the doubleneck dream realized, and it only weighs 9 pounds, 5 ounces.

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In Guitar Making, It’s the Details that Matter

You might not be aware of all the precision that goes into building a fine 6-string’s neck, but you can certainly feel it.

Esoterica Electrica

Does Automation Ruin Guitar Building?

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

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A ’30s Electric That Carved a Path Not Taken

Before electrics became branded in the mainstream as typically solidbodies, there were some early 20th-century models that explored alternate avenues.

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A Third-Generation Luthier Tells His Story

Our new columnist bares his family’s roots in guitar-building, going back to 1928 and his grandfather, who made instruments for Segovia and many others.

Esoterica Electrica

The Evolution of Guitar Media

In the face of current events, we’ve witnessed the steady and resilient progression of the guitar industry.

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Taylor Partners with Trey Hensley on First Gold Label Artist Model

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Gibson’s Master Luthier Jim DeCola—From Boards to Slabs and Beyond

The respected builder and R&D manager has worked for the stars—Eddie Van Halen, Paul McCartney, and others—while keeping his feet on the ground, blending invention, innovation, and common-sense design.

Reader Guitar of the Month: Two Necks Are Better Than One!

Here’s the doubleneck dream realized, and it only weighs 9 pounds, 5 ounces.

In Guitar Making, It’s the Details that Matter

You might not be aware of all the precision that goes into building a fine 6-string’s neck, but you can certainly feel it.

Reader Guitar of the Month: Pining for a P-90 Tele

Does Automation Ruin Guitar Building?

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

A ’30s Electric That Carved a Path Not Taken

Before electrics became branded in the mainstream as typically solidbodies, there were some early 20th-century models that explored alternate avenues.

A Third-Generation Luthier Tells His Story

Our new columnist bares his family’s roots in guitar-building, going back to 1928 and his grandfather, who made instruments for Segovia and many others.

Factory Tour: Ernie Ball Music Man

The Evolution of Guitar Media

In the face of current events, we’ve witnessed the steady and resilient progression of the guitar industry.

Taylor GTe Urban Ash Review

Inventive bracing, uncommon tonewoods, and a shorter scale make this small-bodied flattop both big voiced and super playable.

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The respected builder and R&D manager has worked for the stars—Eddie Van Halen, Paul McCartney, and others—while keeping his feet on the ground, blending invention, innovation, and common-sense design.

Here’s the doubleneck dream realized, and it only weighs 9 pounds, 5 ounces.

You might not be aware of all the precision that goes into building a fine 6-string’s neck, but you can certainly feel it.

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

Before electrics became branded in the mainstream as typically solidbodies, there were some early 20th-century models that explored alternate avenues.

Our new columnist bares his family’s roots in guitar-building, going back to 1928 and his grandfather, who made instruments for Segovia and many others.

In the face of current events, we’ve witnessed the steady and resilient progression of the guitar industry.

Inventive bracing, uncommon tonewoods, and a shorter scale make this small-bodied flattop both big voiced and super playable.