The Bench
Does Weight Relief Ruin a Gibson Les Paul's Tone?
Weight relief on a Gibson Les Paul comes in four flavors - solid, 9-hole, chambered and modern - but only full chambering reliably changes the tone. An honest, from-the-bench guide...
Does Weight Relief Ruin a Gibson Les Paul's Tone?
Weight relief on a Gibson Les Paul comes in four flavors - solid, 9-hole, chambered and modern - but only full chambering reliably changes the tone. An honest, from-the-bench guide...
Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s vs '60s: What's t...
The '50s and '60s Les Paul Standards share a lot of DNA, but the neck profile and pickups are genuinely different. Here's what I've found after handling both repeatedly —...
Gibson Les Paul Standard '50s vs '60s: What's t...
The '50s and '60s Les Paul Standards share a lot of DNA, but the neck profile and pickups are genuinely different. Here's what I've found after handling both repeatedly —...
PRS S2 vs PRS SE: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
An honest breakdown of every real difference between PRS S2 and SE guitars — where they're made, finish, neck profile, pickups, and hardware — with a plain-spoken take on when...
PRS S2 vs PRS SE: Is the Upgrade Worth It?
An honest breakdown of every real difference between PRS S2 and SE guitars — where they're made, finish, neck profile, pickups, and hardware — with a plain-spoken take on when...
Gibson Les Paul Traditional vs. Traditional Pro...
The Traditional Pro Exclusive looks nearly identical to a Les Paul Traditional on the rack. Same era, similar price. But there are real spec differences — different pickups, coil tap,...
Gibson Les Paul Traditional vs. Traditional Pro...
The Traditional Pro Exclusive looks nearly identical to a Les Paul Traditional on the rack. Same era, similar price. But there are real spec differences — different pickups, coil tap,...
Gibson Les Paul Traditional vs Standard: What t...
The Traditional and Standard Les Paul lines handled weight relief very differently depending on the year. We decode the differences — from the Standard's controversial chambered era to the Traditional's...
Gibson Les Paul Traditional vs Standard: What t...
The Traditional and Standard Les Paul lines handled weight relief very differently depending on the year. We decode the differences — from the Standard's controversial chambered era to the Traditional's...
Gibson Les Paul Studio vs. Standard: Is the Stu...
The Studio gives up a fancier top and some cosmetics — but not much else. Here's an honest look at what you actually get and give up buying used.
Gibson Les Paul Studio vs. Standard: Is the Stu...
The Studio gives up a fancier top and some cosmetics — but not much else. Here's an honest look at what you actually get and give up buying used.