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How Truss Rods Work
All About Truss Rods The adjustable truss rod is a way to adjust a guitar's neck and it is generally agreed that Gibson invented it around 1921. Before this (and...
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 fingerboard on the sides? Or...
A Primer on Electric Guitar Pickups
The electric guitar pickup. This simple contraption is the single biggest contributor to the overall tone of your instrument (assuming the setup is good). There is just so much information...
Finding the Right Amplifier
The Voice of the Electric Guitar The amplifier is the voice of the electric guitar and choosing the right one is easily as important as choosing the guitar. With so...
Quick Tip - Mystery Problems (Buzz, Intonation, Tuning)
Do you find yourself trying to hunt down an issue on your guitar that just doesn't seem to make sense? Buzzing all up the fretboard, but only on one or...
Setting Up a Pedalboard 101
Interested in setting up a pedalboard? We can help get you off to a good start! A pedalboard is a great way to organize, protect, and carry your favorite effects...
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 we are all searching...
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 have heard many comments about their use...
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 easily play chords, and a visual way to...
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 acoustic guitars. Today we...
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 thrown around so often in the guitar amp community. They are frequently misused...
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 possibilities seem nearly...
