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John Bohlinger’s Last Call: “I Get Paid for the Attempt”
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John Bohlinger’s Last Call: “I Get Paid for the Attempt”

If artists aren’t allowed to take risks, and even fail, great art will never be made. Need proof? Check Picasso, Hendrix, Monk, and Led Zeppelin.

DIY: Installing Active Humbuckers in a Gibson Les Paul
DIY

Upgrade Les Paul: Active Humbuckers!

PG's demo dude expands his flirtation with active pickups by dropping a set of EMG Fat 55 Retro Active Humbuckers into his warhorse 2003 Gibson Les Paul. Luthier friend Dave Johnson handles the surgery and shares a few key tips to make the project go smoother for you.

Reader Guitar of the Month: The Labrocaster
Reader Guitar of the Month

Reader Guitar of the Month: The Labrocaster

A partscaster took on a whole new meaning when a simple canine-inspired logo took shape.

Last Call: A New Way to Track and Document Your Gear
Last Call

Last Call: A New Way to Track and Document Your Gear

Our columnist takes a good look at his guitars—and a stroll down memory lane—via famed luthier Joe Glaser’s new, free Gearcheck service.

John Bohlinger’s Last Call: What I Learned From Nile Rodgers
Last Call

John Bohlinger’s Last Call: What I Learned From Nile Rodgers

How the rhythm-playing hitmaker behind Chic—and our columnist—learned to love pop music, and why maybe you should, too.