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Spend More Time Playing Your Dang Guitars and Less Time Fixing ’Em
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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.

Keep Your Eye on the Hygrometer: Your Bi-Annual Humidity Reminder
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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!

You Might Not Know It, But 2021 Was a Good Year for Guitar Music
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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.

Quick Resolutions To Improve Your Musical Life
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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.

Is Music Just a Big … Illusion?
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Is Music Just a Big … Illusion?

Whether you're a music-maker or an instrument builder, we're all magicians in our own way.

Happiness vs. Hype: What Makes a Piece of Gear Collectible?
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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.

The Inexpensive, Everyday Tools That Live on My Workbench
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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.

"Hobby" Is Not a Dirty Word
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"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.

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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.

The Guitar Zombie Apocalypse Is Real
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The Guitar Zombie Apocalypse Is Real

After weathering many ups and downs as a driving force in popular music and a consumer product, the guitar lives on strong—even in these strange times.