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DIY: Relic’ing Tuners, Part 1
August 7, 2020
Our relic’ing series continues. Here’s an easy way to age the metal casings of guitar tuners.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Jol Dantzig’s Esoterica Electrica: Upgrades are Always a Matter of Perception
March 23, 2020
Get to know and appreciate what your guitar has to offer before the hack job.
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DIY: How to String a Fender-Style Electric Guitar
March 17, 2020
A fast, easy video demo of how to replace strings on any standard electric with all six tuners on the same side of the headstock.
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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.
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Mod Garage: Goo Begone!
November 1, 2019
Behold the magic of the homemade electrolysis bath.
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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.
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DIY Vibrato Shorting Plug for Blackface/Silverface Amps
July 31, 2019
If you own a vintage Fender amp with reverb and vibrato, you’ve probably had those moments where you think the vibrato has stopped working, only to realize that you forgot to plug in the footswitch. Luckily, there is an easy way to eliminate the need for a footswitch.
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Dial It In: Swapping Tubes
July 23, 2019
Fine-tune your tube amp’s gain structure and headroom by experimenting with preamp and phase-inverter tubes.
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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.
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Mod Garage: The Blender 7-Sound Stratocaster
May 31, 2019
A virtually infinite palette of Strat tones at your fingertips? You bet.
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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.
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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.
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