Guitar & Bass Mods
Meet the Mother of All Shielded Cable
Working with vintage-style wire that has an exposed, braided-metal shield takes skill and patience. But you can do it—we’ll show you how.
Mod Garage: Dig Out-of-Phase Tone? Then Make It Variable!
Let PG’s mod guru show you how to wring more sounds from your dual-pickup guitar.
Bass Bench: From Friction Peg to Machine Head
Exploring the evolution of tuning machines, breaking down the importance of weight, placement, and gear ratios.
Bass Bench: Give Me a Break!
How the angle of your strings between nut and tuner affects tuning stability, tone, and playability.
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Meet the Mother of All Shielded Cable
December 27, 2019
Working with vintage-style wire that has an exposed, braided-metal shield takes skill and patience. But you can do it—we’ll show you how.
Mod Garage: Dig Out-of-Phase Tone? Then Make It Variable!
November 29, 2019
Let PG’s mod guru show you how to wring more sounds from your dual-pickup guitar.
Bass Bench: From Friction Peg to Machine Head
November 8, 2019
Exploring the evolution of tuning machines, breaking down the importance of weight, placement, and gear ratios.
Bass Bench: Give Me a Break!
October 11, 2019
How the angle of your strings between nut and tuner affects tuning stability, tone, and playability.
Mod Garage: Inside Yamaha’s Dry Switch
October 4, 2019
Passive bass-cut switches have been around since the late ’50s—maybe even longer. Here’s a new twist on a classic theme.
Mod Garage: Working with Shielded Coax and Teflon-Insulated Wire
August 30, 2019
If you want pro results from your modding adventures, you need to learn how to handle these specialized types of cabling.
Mod Garage: Three Ways to Wire a Tone Pot
August 2, 2019
How you connect the tone cap and potentiometer to the volume control has a huge effect on your sound.
Mod Garage: Make a DIY Electrolysis Bath
June 28, 2019
Rust begone! You’re no match for this homemade cleaning tool.
Play It Smart! Must-Know Seasonal Care for Acoustics
June 11, 2019
Keep your guitar sounding great and in peak playing condition with these simple—and essential—tips for combating environmental threats.
Mod Garage: The Blender 7-Sound Stratocaster
May 31, 2019
A virtually infinite palette of Strat tones at your fingertips? You bet.
12 Things Guitar Techs Need to Know
May 14, 2019
Whether you want to tech for a touring band, open a repair shop, or simply maintain your own instruments, there are important things to consider before stepping into the world of 6-string repair.
Mod Garage: Exploring “Outlaw” Pickup Parameters
May 3, 2019
Inductance, resonant peak, and Q factor: What the heck do they mean and how do they affect electric guitar tone?
No-Brainer Mods 2019!
April 11, 2019
Three entry-level axes and the DIY projects that turn them into secret weapons for the stage and studio.
Mod Garage: “Jimmy Page” Les Paul Wiring
March 29, 2019
With 21 switchable sounds, this mod can turn a LP-style guitar into a veritable tone monster.
Mod Garage: The Pros and Cons of Plastic-Coated Wire
February 22, 2019
It’s the most common type of wire found in modern production electrics. But how much do you actually know about it?
Mod Garage: Deep Diving into Treble-Bleed Networks
January 22, 2019
Does it bug you to lose treble when you roll back the guitar volume? Here are three solutions to that problem.
Tone Tips: Keep It Quiet
January 14, 2019
Looking for and alleviating the sounds you don’t want coming from your rig.
Wizard of Odd: Resetting the Neck on a ’50s Stella Electric
January 9, 2019
When a guitar looks the part, but isn’t really playable, it’s time to call the pros.
Mod Garage: Working with Wire
December 28, 2018
What are the best tools and practices for wiring a guitar? And what’s up with “push-back” wire? Glad you asked.
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