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The History of C. F. Martin Guitars
November 12, 2023
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 Top 10 Weirdest Fender Guitars Ever Made
November 3, 2023
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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Tube Amp Wattage: How to Pick the Right Amp for You
October 26, 2023
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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10 Guitarists Who Don’t Use Amps
October 23, 2023
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?
October 5, 2023
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
September 28, 2023
Sometimes you get tired of twiddling knobs, setting up pedalboards, and constantly tinkering to get the right sound.
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Fender’s Wide Range Humbucker: An Under-Appreciated Classic
September 20, 2023
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
September 16, 2023
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?
September 13, 2023
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: The Ultimate Guide
August 25, 2023
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
August 19, 2023
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
August 18, 2023
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: What’s The Difference?
August 11, 2023
Chorus and flanger are two iconic guitar effects, and they are both forms of modulation. Though these effects get used ...
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Using a Violin Bow on Guitar: The Origins of Bowed Guitar
August 8, 2023
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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The Rise of Rickenbacker: from Beatles to Basses
July 8, 2023
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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