Guitar & Bass Mods
The Fascinating Peavey T-60 Tone Circuit
With out-of-phase and coil-switching options, a treble-bleed network, and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, this dual-humbucker’s wiring was ahead of its time when it came out in 1978.
DIY: How to String an Acoustic Guitar
Got a steel-string flattop? This quick video demos the easiest, smartest, fastest way to keep ’em fresh!
DIY Relic’ing: Break the Shine
When aging a project guitar, it’s best to take it apart and start small. First, we focus on the metal.
DIY: How to String a Floyd Rose
Metal's most famous whammy system takes a few extra steps to get ready for action, but this short demo makes it a cinch.
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The Fascinating Peavey T-60 Tone Circuit
July 3, 2020
With out-of-phase and coil-switching options, a treble-bleed network, and individual volume and tone controls for each pickup, this dual-humbucker’s wiring was ahead of its time when it came out in 1978.
DIY: How to String an Acoustic Guitar
June 8, 2020
Got a steel-string flattop? This quick video demos the easiest, smartest, fastest way to keep ’em fresh!
DIY Relic’ing: Break the Shine
May 29, 2020
When aging a project guitar, it’s best to take it apart and start small. First, we focus on the metal.
DIY: How to String a Floyd Rose
May 15, 2020
Metal's most famous whammy system takes a few extra steps to get ready for action, but this short demo makes it a cinch.
Decoding Jerry Donahue’s 5-Way Telecaster Wiring
April 24, 2020
Over the course of his stellar career, the ace string bender and former Hellecaster has had several signature models, each wired to his unique specs. We’ll show you how to squeeze his sonic wizardry into your T-style guitar.
DIY: How to String a Gibson-Style Electric Guitar
April 2, 2020
Got a guitar with a Tune-o-matic-style bridge and three strings on each side of the headstock? Here’s a fast, easy video demo of how to get it ready for stable-tuned action.
ESP Guitars Factory Tour
March 30, 2020
PG’s Perry Bean takes you behind the scenes to witness the care and passion put into the Tokyo outfit’s custom and production axes alike.
How to Install and Maintain Your Guitar's Pots
March 27, 2020
When it comes to cosmic tone, it’s critical to have functional potentiometers. Here’s how to install them correctly and keep them ship-shape afterward.
Why Low-Impedance Pickups Could Benefit Your Bass Tone
March 13, 2020
Les Paul invented "low-z" pickups for clarity, but they can also extend the sonic range for low-enders.
The DIY Relic Job—Fantasy or Reality?
February 28, 2020
Yes, it is possible to age your instrument. But there are pitfalls to avoid and techniques to master.
Rock the 5-Tone Tele
January 31, 2020
Here’s how you can squeeze five different sounds from Fender’s iconic 6-string.
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.
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