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Reader Guitar of the Month: Karmatar
Reader Guitar of the Month

Reader Guitar of the Month: Karmatar

A pedal builder collaborates with his pal, guitar tech John Taggart, on a chambered guitar with a built-in overdrive.

Multi-Phase Switching—The Final Frontier
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Multi-Phase Switching—The Final Frontier

We've discussed full out-of-phase and half out-of-phase pickup switching. Here's a wiring for those who want it all in one switch.

Ultra-Flexible Wiring for Your Duo-Sonic
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Ultra-Flexible Wiring for Your Duo-Sonic

Four rad add-ons and a whopping six pickup combinations for the Fender offset.

The Saga of the Linda Ronstadt Deluxe
Gear

The Saga of the Linda Ronstadt Deluxe

How a not-so-special silver-panel amp was transformed into solid gold.

Mod Garage: Deep Diving into Treble-Bleed Networks
Mod Garage

Mod Garage: Deep Diving into Treble-Bleed Networks

Does it bug you to lose treble when you roll back the guitar volume? Here are three solutions to that problem.

Mod Garage: How to Shield Single-Coil Pickups
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Mod Garage: How to Shield Single-Coil Pickups

Here’s the secret for reducing unwanted hum and noise without losing sparkle and highs.

Ask Amp Man: Beefing Up a Vintage Fender Vibrolux Reverb
Ask Amp Man

Ask Amp Man: Beefing Up a Vintage Fender Vibrolux Reverb

Can you turn a vintage Fender Vibrolux Reverb into a mini Super Reverb?

3 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Strat
Guitar Shop 101

3 Simple Ways to Upgrade Your Strat

Replacing key components—such as the pickups, string nut, and tuners—can turn a workhorse guitar into a killer axe!

Fender Esquire Basics
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Fender Esquire Basics

I admit that the Fender Esquire is one of my favorite guitars ever, and I find its sound and simplicity very appealing.