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Guitar Pedal History

Guitar Pedal History: The Origins of Every Guitar Effect Pedal

No matter what kind of music you play, you probably use some effects. Maybe it’s just reverb and a little ...
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Open C Tuning for Guitar: The Ultimate Guide

Exploring the world of alternate tunings can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be intimidating. With so many different ...
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History of the Fender Telecaster

The history of the Telecaster, from Leo Fender's first inceptions to the experimental Telecasters of today.
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Beginners Guide to Guitar Strings

Guitar Strings for Beginners: Everything You Need to Know

Strings play a key role in the feel and sound of a guitar, and you can’t play a guitar without ...
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Open G Tuning: The Ultimate Guide

If you find yourself playing the same old licks all the time and can’t get inspired, it might be time ...
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Drop C Tuning: The Ultimate Guide

Drop C Tuning: The Ultimate Guide

If standard tuning isn’t quite chunky enough for you, but you’re not looking to add a 7th or 8th string ...
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Active Pickups on Les Paul Guitar

Active vs Passive Pickups

Many new and even intermediate guitarists end up asking themselves the question, “what’s the difference between active and passive pickups?” ...
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How to Adjust Intonation on an Acoustic Guitar

How to Adjust Intonation on an Acoustic Guitar

With the right knowledge and approach, you can get your acoustic guitars' intonation set at home and have your guitar sounding great. 
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The Nashville Number System Explained

The NNS has become a standard for professional musicians in nearly every genre, and for good reason—it is an incredibly effective way to write and ...
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How Guitar Tuning Machines Have Changed Over Time

How Guitar Tuning Machines Have Changed Over Time

Tuning machines aren’t typically something us guitarists think about a lot. We may consider whether we want locking tuners or ...
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Types of Guitar Finishes: Nitro vs Poly & More

We look Nitro, Poly, and other types of guitar finishes, their history, and why you might or might not prefer one type of the other.
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Comprehensive Guide to Open E Tuning

Open E Tuning for Guitar: Get Out of Your Comfort Zone

The ultimate guide to open E tuning, covering everything from how to tune to playing chords and scales.
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P-90 Pickups Explained

P-90 Pickups History: The Making of a Classic

The origins of the P-90 are a classic tale of American ingenuity, so let’s take a look at how these pickups managed to become a ...
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True Temperament Frets Explained

Today, we take a closer look at true temperament frets, what they do, and why you might consider using them.
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How to Adjust Your Guitar's Truss Rod

How to Adjust Your Guitar’s Truss Rod

Guitar maintenance is something that every guitarist should be familiar with. Being able to setup your own guitar is convenient, ...
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