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If standard tuning isn’t quite chunky enough for you, but you’re not looking to add a 7th or 8th string into the mix, then Drop C Tuning might be exactly …
Many new and even intermediate guitarists end up asking themselves the question, “what’s the difference between active and passive pickups?” It’s a fair question given that pickups play such a …
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 communicate chord progressions/charts, whether on paper or on-the-spot.
Tuning machines aren’t typically something us guitarists think about a lot. We may consider whether we want locking tuners or not, but that’s usually as far as it goes. However, …
Guitar maintenance is something that every guitarist should be familiar with. Being able to setup your own guitar is convenient, saves time, gives you a deeper connection to the instrument, …
The humble guitar nut: the source of countless tuning frustrations and the bane of Bigsby players. The nut is yet another one of the small parts of your guitar that …
When it comes to developing your tone, you’ll find there’s a lot more to it than just buying a cool amp or a new guitar. You’ll soon notice that even the …
We break down how speaker size affects guitar tone, and take a look at the most common speaker sizes, how they differ from each other, and who uses them for what.
When it comes to guitar necks, you’ve got basically three options: Bolt On, Set Neck, or Neck Thru. So which is best for you?
Tired of forking out $100 every time you need your guitar serviced? We’ll show you how you can master the most common guitar repair service in a few short weeks.
The Flying V and the Explorer are two of the most iconic guitars of all time. Dave Davies, Allen Collins, Jimi Hendrix, The Edge, Neil Young, Albert King, Brent Hinds, …
If you’re a gear obsessive like many guitar players out there, you’ve probably heard about bucket brigade chips—the legendary chips that allowed for convenient and practical analog delay pedals, as …
When it comes to the tone of an electric guitar, pickups are one of the most important factors. They can take your tone from warm and smooth to sharp and …
Guitar picks can seem fairly simple; you just need a little piece of some material that you can use to strum the strings. But most guitar players know first-hand that …
Learning to play acoustic guitar is an endlessly rewarding pursuit. Being able to play your favorite songs, write songs, and connect with others is incredibly satisfying and fun. However, the …