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Pro-Advice

On the Bench: 1959 Fender 5F1 Champ

In the first installment of PG’s newest column, Colleen Fazio invites us into her shop to explore a 1959 Fender 5F1 Champ—complete with original components, a signed chassis, and 66 years of history.

Mod Garage Tonewood Teardown: Chasing the “Closet-Classic” Look
Mod Garage

Mod Garage Tonewood Teardown: Chasing the “Closet-Classic” Look

In the next installment of this ongoing series, our columnist walks you through several customization and aging techniques for your guitar’s hardware.

Recording engineer smiles while adjusting audio equipment in a studio.
Recording Dojo

Presets Are Not a Prescription

How to use plugin presets as creative tools—not crutches.

My Favorite Tele Tones
Silver & Black

My Favorite Tele Tones

Here are some tips on pairing a Tele with vintage Fender combos.

Mod Garage Guitar Makeover: Optimize Your Electric Guitar’s Body
Mod Garage

Mod Garage Guitar Makeover: Optimize Your Electric Guitar’s Body

Next in this ongoing experiment, our columnist uses toothpicks, cardboard, and styrofoam to fine-tune his T-style electric.

Reverb Therapy, Part 2
Recording Dojo

Reverb Therapy, Part 2

How three classic reverbs shaped the tones of pop, rock, and beyond.

My Surprising Journey with Vintage Fender Amps
Silver & Black

My Surprising Journey with Vintage Fender Amps

Our columnist shares what he’s learned over a lifetime of amp ownership, mods, and more.

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Mod Garage

Mod Garage Guitar Makeover: Neck-Pocket Cleanup and DIY Routing

Next on this tonewood teardown miniseries, our columnist cleans out his Harley Benton electric’s neck pocket and preps the control cavities.

Mod Garage DIY Guitar Makeover: First Steps and Needle Files
DIY Columns

Mod Garage DIY Guitar Makeover: First Steps and Needle Files

The tonewood teardown miniseries continues as our columnist sets to work on his T-style Harley Benton electric.