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Do Potentiometers Really Matter? Audio and Performance: An Experiment

Do Potentiometers Really Matter? Audio and Performance: An Experiment

The story behind this piece dates back to my days working at a Fender dealership. One fine afternoon, a Fender Esquire Custom Shop landed in my hands, and I got curious about what can a 3-way switch do in a...

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How to Adjust Guitar Neck: Truss Rod and Neck Relief

How to Adjust Guitar Neck: Truss Rod and Neck Relief

Setting your guitar up properly to get the perfect action for your style of playing can turn an average instrument into one that you will love forever. We've talked about what difference does neck construction make to an electric guitar, now...

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What difference does Neck Construction make to an Electric Guitar?

What difference does Neck Construction make to an Electric Guitar?

The way a neck is constructed, as well as how it is attached to a guitar body have a huge effect on the tone of an instrument. So, let’s take a look at the three most common types of different...

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How Do Headless Guitars Work?

How Do Headless Guitars Work?

Headless guitars have been around since the ‘80s. Moreover, they are, perhaps, a very symbolic element of that very strange era of guitar building. Yes, while in the days of hair metal some were rocking spandex and Graffiti Yellow pointy...

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What Are The Considerations When Working With Guitar Bridge?

What Are The Considerations When Working With Guitar Bridge?

Is your guitar's tone not quite hitting the right note? The problem might not be your pickups or pedals—it could be your bridge. Often overlooked, the guitar bridge plays a critical role in how your instrument sounds, feels, and stays...

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What types of Wood are Best for an Electric Guitar?

What types of Wood are Best for an Electric Guitar?

What is the best wood for guitar body is a question that is often highly debated. Some players don’t even think that the wood choice is very important at all. This is because in their opinion so many other factors,...

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What are the Types of Guitar Bridges and Which Should You Choose?

What are the Types of Guitar Bridges and Which Should You Choose?

Guitars aren’t complicated devices, but they do need a thing or two to stay in tune for a full song. One of the main components of that equation is the bridge. But that’s only half the story because bridges also...

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Easy Guide to Pickup Types and Configurations

Easy Guide to Pickup Types and Configurations

Have you ever wondered why some guitarists have lots of the same type of guitar? It could be that they simply love them and they need a spare for when they are playing live, or maybe each one has subtle...

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Changing Guitar Strings: Perfect this Easy Guitar Mod

Changing Guitar Strings: Perfect this Easy Guitar Mod

Changing your guitar strings can feel intimidating for a new guitarist. Don’t let it scare you, though. It's one of the simplest and easiest mods on your instrument. Briefly, the basic steps to change your strings are all the same...

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How to Change the Nut on a Les Paul or SG

How to Change the Nut on a Les Paul or SG

Are the notes on the first fret of your guitar buzzing out? Are you having tuning issues? Or, are you looking for an inexpensive, but highly effective way to improve the playability and sound of your guitar? If so, then...

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Simple Guitar Mods You Can Use to Upgrade Your Guitar Tone & Feel

Simple Guitar Mods You Can Use to Upgrade Your Guitar Tone & Feel

Let’s assume that you own a solid guitar, a decent amp, and a good set of pedal effects, yet you are still somewhat dissatisfied with your tone. You’re not alone because thousands of guitar players feel underwhelmed by what can...

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How to Install Tuning Machines on a Guitar in 9 Easy Steps

How to Install Tuning Machines on a Guitar in 9 Easy Steps

Removing, cleaning, and installing replacement guitar tuning machines is a routine process for most guitar players. Pegs corrode and lose efficiency over time, so that might be the reason if you’ve been wondering why your guitar won’t stay in tune...

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The Different Types of Electric Guitars - A Quick Guide

The Different Types of Electric Guitars - A Quick Guide

Been playing acoustic guitar for a while and thinking of buying your first electric guitar? Or, have you decided to start learning on an electric but are not sure what to buy? Trying to upgrade your guitar parts but have...

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How to Change the Nut on a Stratocaster or Telecaster

How to Change the Nut on a Stratocaster or Telecaster

Are you having tuning issues? Are the notes on the first fret starting to buzz out? Or, are you simply looking for an inexpensive, yet highly effective way to improve the sound and playability of your guitar? Then it’s probably...

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Guitar Intonation - A Beginner’s Guide

Guitar Intonation - A Beginner’s Guide

You’ve just tuned your guitar to perfection using a quality tuner and then you start playing your favorite solo up the neck and something doesn’t sound quite right. You recheck the tuning, and every string is perfectly in tune, so...

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