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The History of Les Paul Pickups
August 16, 2024
Let's look beyond PAFs and explore the full spectrum of Les Paul pickups that players have to choose from.
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Taking Flight: History of the Firebird Pickup
July 15, 2024
A close look at the Firebird pickup, a simultaneously iconic and unappreciated fixture in the history of rock and roll.
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Birth of the Divebomb: The History of the Floyd Rose Tremolo
July 9, 2024
We look at the history of the Floyd Rose tremolo, arguably one of the most important inventions in the history of guitar.
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