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Are Relic'd Guitars Worth It? An Honest Take Fr...
Relic'd guitars don't sound better, and the aging is cosmetic. Here's the honest case for and against buying one, what the Fender and Murphy Lab tiers actually mean, and the...
Are Relic'd Guitars Worth It? An Honest Take Fr...
Relic'd guitars don't sound better, and the aging is cosmetic. Here's the honest case for and against buying one, what the Fender and Murphy Lab tiers actually mean, and the...
Why Do Two Identical Guitars Feel Completely Di...
Same model, same year, same finish, and one just feels better. Here is what actually varies between two guitars off the same line, what is fixable, and what is not.
Why Do Two Identical Guitars Feel Completely Di...
Same model, same year, same finish, and one just feels better. Here is what actually varies between two guitars off the same line, what is fixable, and what is not.
Should You Loosen the Strings When Shipping or ...
The honest answer from a used-guitar shop: go down about a whole step for shipping, leave it tuned for normal storage, and understand why headstock geometry matters far more than...
Should You Loosen the Strings When Shipping or ...
The honest answer from a used-guitar shop: go down about a whole step for shipping, leave it tuned for normal storage, and understand why headstock geometry matters far more than...
Which Guitar Mods Actually Hurt Resale Value?
Buyers do not pay for your taste — they pay for originality and the absence of surprises. An honest breakdown of which modifications cost you real money on resale, which...
Which Guitar Mods Actually Hurt Resale Value?
Buyers do not pay for your taste — they pay for originality and the absence of surprises. An honest breakdown of which modifications cost you real money on resale, which...
How to Tell If a Used Guitar's Electronics Have...
Take the control cavity cover off before you buy. Solder joints, wire, and the date codes stamped on the pots tell you almost everything in about fifteen seconds — here's...
How to Tell If a Used Guitar's Electronics Have...
Take the control cavity cover off before you buy. Solder joints, wire, and the date codes stamped on the pots tell you almost everything in about fifteen seconds — here's...
Do Pickup Covers Actually Change Your Tone?
Yes, but far less than the internet claims. Nickel silver takes a decibel or two off the top end; cheap brass takes a real bite. Here's what a cover actually...
Do Pickup Covers Actually Change Your Tone?
Yes, but far less than the internet claims. Nickel silver takes a decibel or two off the top end; cheap brass takes a real bite. Here's what a cover actually...