Tech Tips & Tutorials
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Vintage Versus Modern Telecaster Wiring
If you’re a Fender Telecaster diehard, you’re more than likely familiar with the two major accepted wiring schemes the main line of…
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The Importance Of A Speaker’s Resonant Frequency
If you’ve ever taken a look at the specs a speaker you’ve probably noticed that they are labeled with a certain frequency, 55Hz…
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Preventing Broken Guitar Strings
Imagine being in the middle of an amazing solo, making those notes scream as the crowd gets wilder and louder — only…
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5 Things You Might Not Know About Guitar Cables
Guitar and instrument cables are often an overlooked component of a player’s signal chain. But as the old saying goes, you’re only…
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Demystifying The Amp Presence Control
Like the Strat quack or the fat humbucker sound, there are numerous examples of imaginative descriptions when it comes to music. But…
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Stacks VS Single-Coil Sized Rail Humbuckers
A lot of solid-body guitars have pickup cavities that can only fit single-coils. This means that installing humbuckers on them would require…
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The Difference Between Analog And Digital Guitar Effects Pedals
Music is my passion. I literally hear everything that’s going on with a musical presentation when I listen to it. The purity…
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How To Properly Care For Your Tube Amp
There’s a reason why tube amps have remained popular after all these years. Despite their relatively high price tag and an overall…
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Tips For Preventing Common Guitar Damage
An electric guitar is not only a pricey investment, but likely a cherished possession as well. In good hands, an electric guitar…
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The Tube Amp Standby Switch Explained
If you are or have ever been the owner of a vintage-styled tube amp, you might have come across the “standby” switch,…