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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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Guitar Pedal History: The Origins of Every Guitar Effect Pedal
July 3, 2023
No matter what kind of music you play, you probably use some effects. Maybe it’s just reverb and a little ...
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Open C Tuning for Guitar: The Ultimate Guide
June 27, 2023
Exploring the world of alternate tunings can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be intimidating. With so many different ...
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History of the Fender Telecaster
June 21, 2023
The history of the Telecaster, from Leo Fender's first inceptions to the experimental Telecasters of today.
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Guitar Strings for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know
June 14, 2023
Strings play a key role in the feel and sound of a guitar, and you can’t play a guitar without ...
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Open G Tuning: The Ultimate Guide
June 9, 2023
If you find yourself playing the same old licks all the time and can’t get inspired, it might be time ...
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Drop C Tuning: The Ultimate Guide
May 11, 2023
If standard tuning isn’t quite chunky enough for you, but you’re not looking to add a 7th or 8th string ...
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Active vs Passive Pickups
May 7, 2023
Many new and even intermediate guitarists end up asking themselves the question, “what’s the difference between active and passive pickups?” ...
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How to Adjust Intonation on an Acoustic Guitar
April 27, 2023
With the right knowledge and approach, you can get your acoustic guitars' intonation set at home and have your guitar sounding great.
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The Nashville Number System Explained
April 17, 2023
The NNS has become a standard for professional musicians in nearly every genre, and for good reason—it is an incredibly effective way to write and ...
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How Guitar Tuning Machines Have Changed Over Time
April 11, 2023
Tuning machines aren’t typically something us guitarists think about a lot. We may consider whether we want locking tuners or ...
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Types of Guitar Finishes: Nitro vs Poly & More
April 7, 2023
We look Nitro, Poly, and other types of guitar finishes, their history, and why you might or might not prefer one type of the other.
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Open E Tuning for Guitar: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone
April 6, 2023
The ultimate guide to open E tuning, covering everything from how to tune to playing chords and scales.
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P-90 Pickups History: The Making of a Classic
March 28, 2023
The origins of the P-90 are a classic tale of American ingenuity, so let’s take a look at how these pickups managed to become a ...
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True Temperament Frets Explained
March 16, 2023
Today, we take a closer look at true temperament frets, what they do, and why you might consider using them.
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