Esoterica Electrica Artist Is Not a Dirty Word Times have changed: Is becoming an artist now a reasonable career path?Jol DantzigApr 20, 2022
Esoterica Electrica Spend More Time Playing Your Dang Guitars and Less Time Fixing ’Em Straight from the builder’s bench—these are the cool tools you need to keep your workflow moving along smoothly.Jol DantzigMar 21, 2022
Esoterica Electrica Keep Your Eye on the Hygrometer: Your Bi-Annual Humidity Reminder Wherever you live and whatever the climate, don’t forget to keep your humidity levels in check. Your guitars will thank you!Jol DantzigFeb 23, 2022
Esoterica Electrica You Might Not Know It, But 2021 Was a Good Year for Guitar Music Popular music and mainstream tastes may be more fractured than ever, but the guitar continues to thrive.Jol DantzigJan 27, 2022
Esoterica Electrica Quick Resolutions To Improve Your Musical Life By learning new songs, maintaining your gear, and watching Wu-Tang, you can become a better, more well-rounded musician.Jol DantzigDec 26, 2021
Esoterica Electrica Is Music Just a Big … Illusion? Whether you're a music-maker or an instrument builder, we're all magicians in our own way.Jol DantzigNov 24, 2021
Esoterica Electrica Happiness vs. Hype: What Makes a Piece of Gear Collectible? The price of a vintage or boutique instrument is not tied to the playing pleasure it can bring.Jol DantzigOct 31, 2021
Esoterica Electrica The Inexpensive, Everyday Tools That Live on My Workbench Our columnist shares the devices and materials needed to do some of his favorite guitar maintenance tricks.Jol DantzigSep 26, 2021
Esoterica Electrica "Hobby" Is Not a Dirty Word You don't need to become a pro to develop a thoughtful and informed approach to playing music that will enrich your life.Jol DantzigAug 19, 2021
Esoterica Electrica Why Are Guitarists So Resistant to Change? Now-classic designs such as Gibson's Flying V and Explorer originally bombed with the public—and chances are you would've turned up your nose at their debut, too.Jol DantzigMay 23, 2021