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Do Guitar Cabinets Really Make A Difference?
July 24, 2021
It can be easy to stick to what we know when it comes to guitar gear. Whether you’re playing the ...
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Chord Progressions: Unlock the Secrets to Songwriting
May 22, 2021
Chord progressions are like drum patterns, bass lines, or basic rhythms; there are fewer of them than you think, and ...
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Leo Fender: The History and Legacy of the Man Behind the Guitars
May 7, 2021
A name synonymous with six-strings, Clarence Leonidas “Leo” Fender was doubtless one of the most influential people in the world ...
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Wound G String (or Wound 3rd): Is It Right For You?
May 4, 2021
Is a wound G string or a wound 3rd the right move for you and your guitar? We look into the history, usage, advantages and ...
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How To Record Electric Guitar: Understanding Mics and Mic Placement
April 27, 2021
Recording electric guitar is both an art and a science, but this guide gives you the basics of how to record electric guitar.
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Guitar Case Essentials: A Survival Guide
February 13, 2021
Don't leave for a gig without these essential guitar accessories in your case.
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Can You Use a Plain 4th Guitar String?
February 10, 2021
We see enough people ordering plain 4th strings in custom sets of Stringjoys that we thought we'd try out a plain 4th ourselves.
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Oddball Guitars with Built-In Effects
February 5, 2021
Depending on who you ask, guitars with built-in effects are either a step in the right direction or an absolute abomination.
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Nashville Tuning, but Tuned Down?
February 4, 2021
What happens when you tune a guitar to Nashville Tuning, but then tune it down four half-steps to C Standard?
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Set Phasers to Stun: The History and Uses of the Phase Shifter
December 1, 2020
What exactly defines a phaser effect? How does a phase shifter differ from other modulation effects? Here's what you need to know.
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What’s the Deal with Dumble Amps?
October 27, 2020
The closer a look we take at the realm of rock’n’roll’s colorful history, it seems the more questions we find ...
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Hollow and Semi-Hollow Body Guitars: The Complete Guide
October 22, 2020
Semi-acoustic guitars can often be a source of confusion and misconception. How’s a hollow body different from an acoustic? Can ...
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Guitar Action: The Complete Guide to String Height & Action Adjustments
October 20, 2020
Setting the perfect guitar action is the key to get your instrument sounding and playing how it should. Here's everything you need to know about ...
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12-String Guitar: From the Street to the Stage
October 13, 2020
Curious about the history of the 12-string guitar? From Lead Belly to Pink Floyd trace the mysterious journey behind this popular folk instrument.
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David Gilmour’s Guitar String Gauges
October 9, 2020
For the axe-slinging rockers of the world, guitar string gauges simply can't be overlooked. Cue David Gilmour, guitarist and co-vocalist of Pink Floyd, who – ...
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