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Ahead Of Their Time: How the Flying V and Explorer Guitars Came About

January 15, 2023

How Bucket Brigade Chips Changed Guitar Forever

January 6, 2023

The Top 5 Greatest Studio Guitarists of All Time

December 30, 2022

Pickup Magnet Types: Alnico vs Ceramic

December 26, 2022

History of Guitar Pick Materials

November 26, 2022

Best Acoustic Guitar Strings for Beginners

November 19, 2022

What strings are best suited for new acoustic players?

Best Guitar Strings for Metal

November 12, 2022

What are the best guitar strings for metal? Whether you're drop-tuning, or playing a 7 string or 8 string, here are our top picks.

Nickel Silver Frets vs Stainless Steel Frets

November 5, 2022

We talk about fret material—nickel silver vs stainless steel—and what advantages and disadvantages come with each, as well as what role different types of strings can play when it comes to your frets.

How to Use the Effects Loop on Your Amp

October 29, 2022

Effects loops can be incredibly useful tools when you understand what they are, how they work, and how to use them with your amp and pedals.

Guitar Pedal Order: How To Organize Your Pedalboard

October 24, 2022

Fretless Bass: Surprising Origins and Famous Players

September 30, 2022

What Are Stainless Steel Bass Strings Good For?

September 21, 2022

Let's take a look at what sets stainless steel bass strings apart.

Why Guitar Strings Buzz

September 17, 2022

Acoustic Guitar Bracing Types

September 9, 2022

Acoustic Guitar String Gauges: Which Is Best For You?

August 21, 2022

Best Strings for Acoustasonic

August 17, 2022