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Treble Bleeds and More!
What is a treble bleed on your guitar? Do you need one? Is it expensive?
These are great questions and we get asked them quite a bit. Let's star...
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Stainless Steel Vs. Nickel Silver
Stainless steel is a popular alternative to nickel silver fretwire currently and with good reason. A good stainless fret job will last many more y...
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Intonation....Why it Isn't Perfect!
Ah...the fretted instrument. They have been around for centuries. They have so many benefits like easier note selection, the ability to more easi...
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What's the Deal With String Buzz?
String or fret buzz is a common issue for guitarists. How do you know if the amount of buzz you are getting is acceptable or if there is actually ...
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Effects Loops...What Are They Good For?!
Effects Loops....What Are They Good For??
Some amplifiers have a feature called an "effects loop" integrated into their design. Over the years I h...
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String Material and TONE!
Among many other factors, string material can have a big impact on the tone of your guitar. There are many options out there for electric and acou...
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Humidity, Temperature, and Your Guitar.
Temperature, Humidity, and your guitar...
Have you ever picked up a guitar only to notice the fret ends are sharp and sticking out from the fingerb...
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Do Cables Make a Difference in Tone?
Do Cables Make That Much Of A Tonal Difference…..?
In short, maybe. Do they make all the difference in the world? Well…maybe. In a dimension where ...
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Hand Wired, Point-to-point, PCB....Which is Best?
Hand-wired, Point-to-point, PCB....and the winner is?
The terms “hand-wired”, “point-to-point”, “turret board”, “surface mount”, and “PCB” are thro...
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Acoustic Guitar Tonewood: A Primer
What Effect Does Wood Have On Tone in Acoustic Guitars?
There are so many options for what woods you can get on an acoustic guitar that the possibi...
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TSA, ATA, and Traveling Safely!
Recently a friend and long time customer brought up a topic that we felt needed revisiting: How can I safely fly with my guitar?
First and fore...
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Tube Bias....What is it?
The ins and outs of tube bias....
Over the years, a very common question that comes up in regards to tube amps is bias. While there are many in de...
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