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What Size Frets Are Right For Me?
Choosing the right fret wire size for your electric guitar is a crucial decision that can significantly impact your playing experience and the overall sound of your instrument. Fret wire size affects playability, tone, and even durability, making it essential to select the right one for your specific needs and preferences. In this brief guide,…
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In The Shop: 1964 Fender Stratocaster
Any vintage guitar aficionado knows that there are some instruments that just have “it”. Whether you call it “vibe”, “mojo”, or prefer some other blurry adjective, seasoned players and admirers can usually spot these pieces from a mile away. They radiate an aura of history that can’t quite be matched in even the most accurate…
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A Closer Look At The Fender Champ: Small But Mighty
When it comes to choosing an amplifier, there’s an infinite sea of options and specs to explore. From enormous powerhouse Marshall stacks to the crisp and clean sounds of a Vox AC-30, there’s a small and simple amp thats become just as legendary, the 5-Watt Fender Champ. The Fender Champ amplifier is an iconic piece…
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Dating Your Vintage Guitar: Potentiometers
Potentiometers are a critical component within the circuit of an electric guitar or bass. They are also known as variable resistors, and in the context of electric guitars, they are generally used to control the volume and tone of the instrument. A potentiometer typically consists of a resistive element, a wiper (a movable contact), and…
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What’s The Deal With Murphy Lab Guitars?
By Randy “ToneMaster” Thompson In the realm of guitar craftsmanship, where artistry and engineering converge, the Gibson Custom Shop has etched its name as a beacon of excellence. Within this hallowed space, a unique evolution has transpired – the emergence of the Murphy Lab guitars. Named after renowned luthier Tom Murphy, these instruments are a…
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What’s The Deal With Travis Bean Guitars?
In the world of electric guitars and basses, few names resonate with the same level of reverence and mystique as Travis Bean. These instruments are considered somewhat obscure compared to the products offered by many familiar manufacturers. At the same time, they have become icons of innovation and design of the 1970’s. Travis Bean guitars…
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In The Shop: 1967 Rickenbacker 325 Rose Morris
Rickenbacker guitars are something of a different breed in a world populated by Fender and Gibsons. Their distinctive designs and unique sound have etched a significant chapter in the history of electric guitars as we know it. They’re renowned for their unique body shapes, eye-catching aesthetics, and distinct sound. And we’re here today to talk…
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Fool Me Once : Clapton’s “The Fool” SG
It’s not uncommon to associate certain guitar models with certain artists. Anything from a specific finish, particular appointments or even years of manufacture, some guitars have become so synonymous with a particular artist that it’s difficult to leave them out of the conversation when mentioning these models in passing. But nothing sticks to a musician…
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12-String Swing: The Fender Electric XII
There’s a distinct guitar sound that we’ve all heard at one time or another. For many, it may remains something unknown and leaves them wondering as listeners. For seasoned guitar players, its a well known and beloved sound that’s instantly recognizable. Its unique tone has graced many iconic songs throughout the decades of popular music…
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New Kid On The Block: Fender’s Telecaster Deluxe
After CBS took ownership of Fender in 1965, they began implementing some changes to the company that lasted throughout the late 60’s and all of the 70’s. CBS offered Fender a much wider advertising platform, new manufacturing techniques, more hands on artist relations and so on. They’re known to have made several alterations to classic…
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