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Paul Reed Smith: My Year Writing for Premier Guitar
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Paul Reed Smith: My Year Writing for Premier Guitar

The storied guitar builder reflects on his dozen months sharing his experience, knowledge, and perspective with PG’s readers.

Paul Reed Smith: The Lifelong Rhythm of Learning
A Builder’s Perspective

Paul Reed Smith: The Lifelong Rhythm of Learning

Paul Reed Smith on Where Amp History–and Tone–Begins
A Builder’s Perspective

Paul Reed Smith on Where Amp History–and Tone–Begins

Paul Reed Smith: Learning from the Mistakes of Guitar Building’s Past
A Builder’s Perspective

Paul Reed Smith: Learning from the Mistakes of Guitar Building’s Past

The design and selection of finish, frets, nuts, and more go into creating a fine instrument. So does observing what works and what doesn’t, and using that history as a foundation for the future.

Paul Reed Smith on Buying Gear
A Builder’s Perspective

Paul Reed Smith on Buying Gear

The best way to relate to a guitar, pedal, or amp is with your own hands, ears, and heart.

When Building Guitars—or Pursuing Anything—Go Down All the Rabbit Holes
A Builder’s Perspective

When Building Guitars—or Pursuing Anything—Go Down All the Rabbit Holes

Paul Reed Smith says being a guitar builder requires code-cracking, historical perspective, and an eclectic knowledge base. Mostly, it asks that we remain perpetual students and remain willing to become teachers.

In Guitar Making, It’s the Details that Matter
A Builder’s Perspective

In Guitar Making, It’s the Details that Matter

You might not be aware of all the precision that goes into building a fine 6-string’s neck, but you can certainly feel it.

The Complicated Beauty of Electric Guitar Pickups
A Builder’s Perspective

The Complicated Beauty of Electric Guitar Pickups

Pickups are more than magnets and coils. When you’re thinking about how they sound, consider all of the many elements that go into creating their tone.