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Mod Your Axe with the Duo-Tone Control

By Craig Anderton published

Here’s how to rewire your guitar’s tone control to provide two different resonances along with the traditional high-frequency rolloff.

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Talking Heads perform on stage at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London, 29th January 1978. L-R Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth. David Byrne is playing a Gibson ES-335 12 string electric guitar.

Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance

By Rod Brakes published

Video We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.

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Bare Knuckle 'T-top' custom built humbucker

How to Get the Most from Your Pickups

By Rod Brakes published

Raise your pickup game with these five essential tips from Bare Knuckle Pickups tone guru Tim Mills.

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Hacks for Your Ax

By Guitar Player Staff published

7 essential pointers you need to know about.

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Eddie Van Halen

10 Different Ways to Hot Rod Your Guitar

By Gary Brawer published

Hot rodding comes in many forms, and any one of them can inspire you to explore, play more, have fun, and sound more like yourself.

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