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Drop C Tuning: The Ultimate Guide

May 11, 2023

Active vs Passive Pickups

May 7, 2023

How to Adjust Intonation on an Acoustic Guitar

April 27, 2023

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

The Nashville Number System Explained

April 17, 2023

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 communicate chord progressions/charts, whether on paper or on-the-spot.

How Guitar Tuning Machines Have Changed Over Time

April 11, 2023

Types of Guitar Finishes: Nitro vs Poly & More

April 7, 2023

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.

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

April 6, 2023

The ultimate guide to open E tuning, covering everything from how to tune to playing chords and scales.

P-90 Pickups History: The Making of a Classic

March 28, 2023

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 guitar mainstay.

True Temperament Frets Explained

March 16, 2023

Today, we take a closer look at true temperament frets, what they do, and why you might consider using them.

How to Adjust Your Guitar's Truss Rod

March 12, 2023

Guitar Nut Materials 101

March 5, 2023

Light Strings vs Heavy Strings: What Gauge is Right for You?

March 5, 2023

While there are a few different materials to pick from, one of the first things you’re probably going to notice are the various sizes, or gauges, that strings are offered in.

How Speaker Size Affects Guitar Tone

February 21, 2023

We break down how speaker size affects guitar tone, and take a look at the most common speaker sizes, how they differ from each other, and who uses them for what.

Bolt On vs Set Neck vs Neck Thru

February 8, 2023

When it comes to guitar necks, you've got basically three options: Bolt On, Set Neck, or Neck Thru. So which is best for you?

Ultimate Guide to Guitar Maintenance You Can Do At Home

February 7, 2023

Tired of forking out $100 every time you need your guitar serviced? We’ll show you how you can master the most common guitar repair service in a few short weeks.

How Does Coil Splitting Work?

January 25, 2023

Coil splitting promises to give you all the tone you expect from a humbucker, but with the ability to switch to a single coil sound as well.