The Bench
Is the Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson Custom" Lin...
'Inspired by Gibson Custom' is really two guitars wearing one badge. Here's what each tier actually gives you, where the money still shows on an overseas build, and why buying...
Is the Epiphone "Inspired by Gibson Custom" Lin...
'Inspired by Gibson Custom' is really two guitars wearing one badge. Here's what each tier actually gives you, where the money still shows on an overseas build, and why buying...
Are Used Guitars a Good Investment? An Honest A...
Most guitars depreciate like cars; only a narrow set of vintage and Custom Shop pieces appreciate. A used-guitar shop explains what actually holds value, what quietly kills resale, and how...
Are Used Guitars a Good Investment? An Honest A...
Most guitars depreciate like cars; only a narrow set of vintage and Custom Shop pieces appreciate. A used-guitar shop explains what actually holds value, what quietly kills resale, and how...
Is the Gibson Les Paul Tribute Worth It? A Benc...
The Tribute is the most affordable way into a genuine USA-made Les Paul — but the name has covered several very different guitars. A bench tech breaks down what you...
Is the Gibson Les Paul Tribute Worth It? A Benc...
The Tribute is the most affordable way into a genuine USA-made Les Paul — but the name has covered several very different guitars. A bench tech breaks down what you...
What Is a PAF Pickup, and Why Do Players Chase ...
A PAF is the original Gibson humbucker from 1957–62, named for the "Patent Applied For" decal on its baseplate. Here's what actually makes the "PAF sound" — low output, mismatched...
What Is a PAF Pickup, and Why Do Players Chase ...
A PAF is the original Gibson humbucker from 1957–62, named for the "Patent Applied For" decal on its baseplate. Here's what actually makes the "PAF sound" — low output, mismatched...
Do Capos Damage Your Guitar? What Actually Wear...
A bench tech answers whether capos damage guitars: they will not warp your neck and fret wear is minor. The real issue is tuning, so here is how to place...
Do Capos Damage Your Guitar? What Actually Wear...
A bench tech answers whether capos damage guitars: they will not warp your neck and fret wear is minor. The real issue is tuning, so here is how to place...
Why Do Gibson Sunbursts Fade? Unburst, Lemonbur...
A bench tech explains why Gibson sunbursts fade: the red aniline dye is fugitive and gives out under UV, which is why bursts drift to teaburst, honeyburst and lemonburst. What...
Why Do Gibson Sunbursts Fade? Unburst, Lemonbur...
A bench tech explains why Gibson sunbursts fade: the red aniline dye is fugitive and gives out under UV, which is why bursts drift to teaburst, honeyburst and lemonburst. What...