The Bench
PRS S2 vs. SE: What Are You Actually Paying For?
The S2 is made in the USA; the SE is made in Korea or Indonesia. But the differences run deeper than the country of origin label — here's what actually...
PRS S2 vs. SE: What Are You Actually Paying For?
The S2 is made in the USA; the SE is made in Korea or Indonesia. But the differences run deeper than the country of origin label — here's what actually...
What to Look for When Buying a Used Gibson Les ...
A practical inspection checklist from someone who's evaluated hundreds of used Les Pauls — what to look for, what to walk away from, and what's actually fine.
What to Look for When Buying a Used Gibson Les ...
A practical inspection checklist from someone who's evaluated hundreds of used Les Pauls — what to look for, what to walk away from, and what's actually fine.
Gibson SG Standard vs. SG Classic: The Differen...
The SG Classic has P-90s and a 50s neck; the Standard has humbuckers and a 60s neck. Here's why that matters and which one to buy used.
Gibson SG Standard vs. SG Classic: The Differen...
The SG Classic has P-90s and a 50s neck; the Standard has humbuckers and a 60s neck. Here's why that matters and which one to buy used.
Epiphone Casino vs. Gibson ES-335: Why They Sou...
Same general shape, wildly different construction. The Casino is fully hollow with P-90s; the 335 is semi-hollow with humbuckers. Here's what that means in practice.
Epiphone Casino vs. Gibson ES-335: Why They Sou...
Same general shape, wildly different construction. The Casino is fully hollow with P-90s; the 335 is semi-hollow with humbuckers. Here's what that means in practice.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional vs. Classic: What's...
The Traditional and Classic Les Pauls share a name but diverge on feel, pickups, and electronics. Here's what actually matters before you buy used.
Gibson Les Paul Traditional vs. Classic: What's...
The Traditional and Classic Les Pauls share a name but diverge on feel, pickups, and electronics. Here's what actually matters before you buy used.
What makes a PRS "10-Top" a 10-Top — and is it ...
A bench tech explains PRS's 10-Top maple grade, why it's cosmetic (not tonal), the premium, and why SE/S2 "flame tops" are NOT 10-Tops.
What makes a PRS "10-Top" a 10-Top — and is it ...
A bench tech explains PRS's 10-Top maple grade, why it's cosmetic (not tonal), the premium, and why SE/S2 "flame tops" are NOT 10-Tops.