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The History of C. F. Martin Guitars

The History of C. F. Martin Guitars

The C. F. Martin & Company & its world-famous guitars have a long and storied history, filled with ups and downs.
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The 10 Weirdest Fender Guitars Ever Made

The Top 10 Weirdest Fender Guitars Ever Made

Fender has made tons of offbeat, unique, and surprising guitars over the years. Here are the 10 most surprising Fender guitars ever made. 
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Marshall Tube Amp Wattage

Tube Amp Wattage: How to Pick the Right Amp for You

There's nothing like cranking up a tube amp. But how many watts for a tube amp is enough for you? Find out in our guide ...
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Mixing Console

10 Guitarists Who Don’t Use Amps

Long before modelers came into vogue, there were still guitarists who were eschewing the status quo and forgoing their amps. 
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American vs. British Tube Amps: What's the Difference?

American vs. British Tube Amps: What’s the Difference?

When it comes to tube amps, there are typically two categories: Amercain Amps and British Amps. But what is it that makes them different?
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10 Guitarists That Don't Use Pedals

10 Guitarists That Don’t Use Pedals

Sometimes you get tired of twiddling knobs, setting up pedalboards, and constantly tinkering to get the right sound.
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Fender Wide Range Humbuckers

Fender’s Wide Range Humbucker: An Under-Appreciated Classic

Wide Range Humbuckers don’t get as much attention as Fender’s single coils or Gibson’s PAFs, they have carved out a place in guitar history.
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Neck Relief 101: A Beginner's Guide

Neck Relief 101: A Beginner’s Guide

Neck relief can be intimidating. How do I adjust neck relief? What if I damage the neck? How do I know when it’s right? Let's ...
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Overdrive vs Distortion: What's the Difference?

Overdrive vs Distortion: What’s the Difference?

We break down the similarities and differences between overdrive and distortion, what they are, and why you’d want to use one or the other.
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Open D Tuning

Open D Tuning: The Ultimate Guide

Everything you need to know about open D tuning, from how to tune and play chords to scales and popular songs.
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The Surprising History of 5 String Bass

The Surprising History of 5 String Bass

Where exactly did 5 string basses come from? Who invented them? How did we go from 4 string to 5 string basses and why?
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Iconic Offsets: Jazzmaster vs. Jaguar

Iconic Offsets: Jazzmaster vs. Jaguar

Despite their similar looks, Fender Jaguar and Fender Jazzmaster offset guitars are about as far apart as Fenders get.
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Chorus vs Flange

Chorus vs. Flange: What’s The Difference?

Chorus and flanger are two iconic guitar effects, and they are both forms of modulation. Though these effects get used ...
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bowed guitar

Using a Violin Bow on Guitar: The Origins of Bowed Guitar

Where did bowed guitar come from? Who decided to use a bow on a guitar, an instrument not meant to be bowed? And where does ...
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Rickenbacker History. Courtesy of DeLerkim, CC.

The Rise of Rickenbacker: from Beatles to Basses

The history of Rickenbacker, makers of some of the most iconic, unique, and easily identifiable guitars and basses of all time.
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