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Do You Love the Effortless Feel of Worn Vintage Guitar Necks? Here's How to Make Sticky, Tacky Finishes Feel Like Driftwood
These simple solutions can make thick, rubbery guitar neck finishes feel slick, smooth and naturally burnished from years of playing
Make Your Tone Stand Out With These Seven Pro Tips on Guitar EQ
Whether you want to improve tightness, clarity and articulation or add beef, brightness and sparkle, this short guide has you covered
Fender’s Glorious Twin Amp of the Mid to Late ’50s Is the Epitome of Rock and Roll Amplifiers
The 80-watt “high-powered” tweed Twin appeared in ’58, but nothing beats the delectable dynamics and easy grind of the earlier 40-watt versions
The History of the Gibson Flying V
A failure when introduced in 1958, the Flying V eventually became one of Gibson's most iconic electric guitars
A Favorite of Eddie Van Halen, the MXR Phase 90 Smeared Its Luscious Tones Over Countless Classic Recordings
More dramatic sounding than MXR’s Phase 45, more affordable and less obtrusive than the larger two-knob Phase 100, the Phase 90 hit the sweet spot
Five Things You Should Know About Frets
From shape, feel and tone to material, condition and replacement – here are the basics of guitar frets
“I Needed an Instrument That Could Withstand the Elements”: How Climate Extremes Led Gene Baker to Re-Envision the Acoustic-Electric With b3 Guitars’ Cielo Deluxe
Enter the Cielo, a thinline hybrid acoustic-electric guitar with a chambered body made of solid woods
With X-Braced Tops, Top-Notch Tonewoods, and Plenty of Bling These Guitars Rivaled Martin – so Why Is No One Talking About Lyon & Healy Today?
Read the fascinating story of Lyon & Healy – one of America’s best guitar makers of the early 20th century
