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Resurrecting a 1957 Supro Dual Tone
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Resurrecting a 1957 Supro Dual Tone

I spotted an old Supro case hiding underneath a dealer’s table. Whoa—inside was a ’50 Supro Dual Tone. The guitar was in parts, so I had to be careful not to get burned.

Album Review: Wes Montgomery - "Echoes of Indiana Avenue"
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Album Review: Wes Montgomery - "Echoes of Indiana Avenue"

Wes Montgomery Echoes of Indiana Avenue Resonance Records The recordings on Echoes of Indiana Avenue show an artist still developing a musical voice while on the verge of taking the

Lollar Pickups El Rayo Humbuckers Review
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Lollar Pickups El Rayo Humbuckers Review

Jason Lollar is one of the undisputed kings of aftermarket pickups. In his workshop not far from Seattle, he crafts some of the finest, handmade Gibson- and Fender-style pickups

Shred Your Enthusiasm: For Those About to Rock
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Shred Your Enthusiasm: For Those About to Rock

The Mr. Big legend talks about how to keep your ears in good condition and deal with hearing loss you may already have.

How to Convert Your Axe to a Baritone
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How to Convert Your Axe to a Baritone

Although converting to a bari is a job just about any player can handle, there’s a lot more to it than just swapping the existing neck with a long-scale replacement. Here, ace Nashville repairman John LeVan walks you step-by-step through making yours sound spectacular and play like butter.

Tone Tips from the Road: Covering the Tonal Bases Part 2—Amps
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Tone Tips from the Road: Covering the Tonal Bases Part 2—Amps

Like most guitarists, I own several different amps. That way, depending on the style of music I’m playing on the road, I can achieve the different sounds I need.

More Primary Tele Tone Mods
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More Primary Tele Tone Mods

Hardware has a huge influence on the primary tone of any guitar, and it’s here that different materials can really make a difference.

Forgotten Heroes: Jimmy Wyble
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Forgotten Heroes: Jimmy Wyble

An incredibly talented guitar player and teacher who created a family tree of musicians built on sincerity and patience.

Godin 5th Avenue Uptown GT Electric Guitar Review
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Godin 5th Avenue Uptown GT Electric Guitar Review

A dual humbucker model with Bigsby vibrato and several clever design decisions that give it an impressive modern feel and a wider array of sounds than you’ll find elsewhere in the 5th Avenue line.

Carvin Brian Bromberg B24P Signature Bass Review
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Carvin Brian Bromberg B24P Signature Bass Review

The new B24P bass is one of the two models resulting from Bromberg''s partnership with Carvin (there’s also a 5-string version of the Bromberg bass), and it’s one hell of a tool for dishing out low-end rumble.