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Phil Petillo: Master Luthier, Engineer, Scientist & Inventor

Phil Petillo: Master Luthier, Engineer, Scientist & Inventor

An innovator in fret design, pickups and a master luthier, Phil Petillo shares his tips and experiences in this interview

Innovations in Speaker Manufacturing and Development
Gear

Innovations in Speaker Manufacturing and Development

neodymium magnets, acrylic adhesives, synthetic suspension materials, and a variety of paper cone construction techniques are detailed in this look at speaker construction innovations.

Electro-Harmonix Russian Big Muff Pi Pedal Mods
Gear

Electro-Harmonix Russian Big Muff Pi Pedal Mods

How to make your Russian Big Muff Pi deliver tones from Queens of the Stone Age to David Gilmour

1961 Fender Stratocaster Tahitian Coral
Gear

1961 Fender Stratocaster Tahitian Coral

A cool custom-color Strat with great natural wear

Fender Road Worn Series '60s Stratocaster Guitar Review
Gear

Fender Road Worn Series '60s Stratocaster Guitar Review

Fender''s Road Worn Strat is a more responsive & open-sounding step up from their Mexican Standard

MXR Bass Octave Deluxe Pedal Review
Bass

MXR Bass Octave Deluxe Pedal Review

MXR''s Bass Octave Deluxe brings the ''70s-style funk

Michael Tobias Design MTD 535-24 Bass Review
Bass

Michael Tobias Design MTD 535-24 Bass Review

Michael Tobias Design''s 545-24 is a top-notch instrument for discerning bassists

Sitting In
DIY

Sitting In

How to sit in without butting in

Allparts Tremol-No Review
Gear

Allparts Tremol-No Review

The Tremol-No changes up the design of the traditional trem for added sustain and tuning stability

Where Acoustic Tone Begins
Acoustic Soundboard

Where Acoustic Tone Begins

Choosing wood for different guitars