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Photo courtesy Thomann Music/Harley Benton (https://harleybenton.com)
Mod Garage

Mod Garage: Prepping Your Electric’s Neck

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Three Easy Guitar Mods That Will Transform Your Instrument
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Three Easy Guitar Mods That Will Transform Your Instrument

Recording Dojo: Why Better Gear Won’t Save You
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: Why Better Gear Won’t Save You

Recording Dojo: When Is a Record Done?
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: When Is a Record Done?

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photo courtesy SINGLECOIL (https://singlecoil.com)
Mod Garage

Mod Garage Tonewood Teardown: Fixing Up Your Bridge and Saddles

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Silver & Black

Silver and Black: Last-Minute Fender Saves

Two emergency calls, two unforgettable gigs, and the vintage Fenders that made them possible.

Recording Dojo: Why Great Amp Modeling Is About Time, Not Tone
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: Why Great Amp Modeling Is About Time, Not Tone

Great amp modeling isn't just about replicating tone—it's about tracking complex changes over time. Bryan Pezzone explains why the best digital amps capture how real amplifiers respond moment to moment.

Wizard of Odd: An Ode to Hot Rods and Seymour Duncan
Wizard of Odd

Wizard of Odd: An Ode to Hot Rods and Seymour Duncan

Gold-foil pickups and a modded Strat inspired this tribute to the legendary pickup maker.

A musician plays an acoustic guitar alongside a lap steel guitar and digital music devices.
Recording Dojo

Recording Dojo: How Samplers and Loopers Create Beautiful Chaos

Sample your own performances, embrace mutations over replications, and let go of outcomes—here's how samplers and loopers can shock your music into strange new shapes.

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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.

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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.