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Keep Your Eye on the Hygrometer: Your Bi-Annual Humidity Reminder
Esoterica Electrica

Keep Your Eye on the Hygrometer: Your Bi-Annual Humidity Reminder

Wherever you live and whatever the climate, don’t forget to keep your humidity levels in check. Your guitars will thank you!

The Inexpensive, Everyday Tools That Live on My Workbench
Esoterica Electrica

The Inexpensive, Everyday Tools That Live on My Workbench

Our columnist shares the devices and materials needed to do some of his favorite guitar maintenance tricks.

Maserati
Esoterica Electrica

Why Are Guitarists So Resistant to Change?

Now-classic designs such as Gibson's Flying V and Explorer originally bombed with the public—and chances are you would've turned up your nose at their debut, too.

Pros & Cons of Pitched Vs. Straight Headstocks
Gear

Pros & Cons of Pitched Vs. Straight Headstocks

Boutique luthier Jol Dantzig (cofounder of Hamer Guitars) examines the potential perils of different headstock angles and the balance between performance and ease of construction.

What Really Makes an Instrument a Best Friend?
Esoterica Electrica

What Really Makes an Instrument a Best Friend?

The difference between a good guitar and a great guitar is subjective, but it goes way beyond tone and aesthetics.

Weighing In on Body Density
Gear

Weighing In on Body Density

To chamber or not to chamber—and is a heavier guitar really heavier?

Does Factory Fresh Mean Ready to Play?
Reviews

Does Factory Fresh Mean Ready to Play?

Top techs share their tips, tweaks, and onstage product development for brand-spankin’-new guitars.

Kittie’s Redemption
Artists

Kittie’s Redemption

Morgan Lander and Tara McLeod discuss the all-female metal band’s explosive early success and the journey leading up to their 20th anniversary.