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DIY: Installing Active Humbuckers in a Gibson Les Paul
DIY

Upgrade Les Paul: Active Humbuckers!

PG's demo dude expands his flirtation with active pickups by dropping a set of EMG Fat 55 Retro Active Humbuckers into his warhorse 2003 Gibson Les Paul. Luthier friend Dave Johnson handles the surgery and shares a few key tips to make the project go smoother for you.

When Building Guitars—or Pursuing Anything—Go Down All the Rabbit Holes
A Builder’s Perspective

When Building Guitars—or Pursuing Anything—Go Down All the Rabbit Holes

Paul Reed Smith says being a guitar builder requires code-cracking, historical perspective, and an eclectic knowledge base. Mostly, it asks that we remain perpetual students and remain willing to become teachers.

Joe Bonamassa, James Hetfield, Nels Cline and More! Their Favorite Pickups
Gear Features

Joe Bonamassa, James Hetfield, Nels Cline and More! Their Favorite Pickups

Five pro players share a peck of pickup preferences, including classics, Duncans, EMGs, Lollars, and more.