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Yamaha Pacifica 212VQM: Recensione Dettagliata Allora, mettiamoci comodi. Oggi parliamo di una chitarra che, nel bene e nel male, è diventata un punto di riferimento per chi, come noi, cerca uno strumento onesto, versatile e che non ti svuoti il portafoglio. Sto parlando della Yamaha Pacifica 212VQM. Non è una chitarra di nicchia, non è … Read more
Do You Have a 3-Pickup Guitar Diagram? Here Are 3 Solutions When I started getting my hands on guitars, the first thing that scared me wasn't so much routing a body or leveling the frets. No, the real bugbear was the electronics. That flood of wires, potentiometers, capacitors and, above all, the diagrams. It seemed like engineer's stuff … Read more
Is an Electric Yamaha Worth It? Reviews and Prices So, guys. Today we're talking about a brand that, let's face it, is a bit like that classmate who's good at everything but no one really notices, because they don't make a fuss. I'm talking about Yamaha. In the world of electric guitars, there are the big names, the ones that you … Read more
Building a Guitar Tremolo Bridge: The Basics Yes, I know, the mere thought of building a guitar tremolo bridge from scratch can make your hair stand on end. It seems like one of those things that only luthiers with decades of experience and thousands of euros worth of equipment can do. I understand you perfectly, because the first time … Read more
Mayones Regius 6 Review: Is it Worth it? So, let's get straight to the point, without too many words. When we talk about high-end guitars, those that make you dream but often cost as much as a used car, the same question always pops into your head: “But is it really worth spending all that … Read more
Guitar switches: essential wiring diagrams When I started working on my guitars, electronics scared me more than a bad fretwork. Wires, solders, diagrams that looked like hieroglyphs… a nightmare. However, there was that sound I wanted, that extra flexibility, and I knew the key was there, inside the cavity. And believe me, if … Read more
A £50 electric guitar: what to expect? Let's face it: we've all happened to browse online and come across those offers that almost seem like a joke. A £50 electric guitar, or thereabouts, brand new. The temptation is strong, isn't it? Maybe to start, for a gift to a kid, or simply for the pleasure … Read more
Building a Headless Guitar: Essential Guide I still remember the first time I got my hands on a headless guitar. It was a Steinberger Spirit, borrowed from a friend. I had always seen it in photos, but touching it, feeling it, understanding how it sounded... well, it was a revelation. Compact, perfectly balanced, and with that feeling of having in your hands … Read more
Fanned frets: designing a multiscale fretboard The first time I saw a guitar with a “fanned” fretboard, what they call fanned frets or multiscale, I thought it was stuff for space luthiers. It seemed incredibly complicated, almost a challenge to the laws of physics applied to strings. And I'll tell you, it is a bit, but not in the … Read more
Treble bleed: which capacitor and resistor to choose How many times has it happened to you that you lower the volume of your guitar and feel that the sound becomes muddy, dark, without that brilliance you like so much? For me, the first few times, it seemed like the guitar was turning off, not just in volume. I thought it was normal, an inevitable compromise. … Read more
How to calculate fret spacing: practical guide I still remember the first time I had to deal with calculating fret distances for a guitar neck. I had already assembled a couple of Stratocaster partcasters, but they were always ready-made necks, with the frets in place. The idea of having to mill the … Read more
The 3 electric guitars from the ’50s you need to know When we talk about electric guitars, we often get lost among models, specifications, and urban legends. But there’s a decade, that of the Fifties, that literally shaped the sound and aesthetics of what we now call rock, blues, country and, in practice, all amplified music. … Read more
Wiring the Guitar Phase Switch: Quick Guide Ok, let's be clear: how many times have you heard a sound on a record and thought “how the hell did they get that?” Often, behind those somewhat strange, ungraceful but damn effective sounds, there aren't thousands of euros worth of effects or spatial plugins. Sometimes, all it takes is a … Read more
Main Hagstrom Electric Guitars Reviewed So, let's talk about Hagstrom. If you've arrived here, you've probably already heard the name, maybe you've seen one of those guitars with a slightly unconventional design, or you're looking for something that isn't the usual Strat or Les Paul, but won't empty your wallet. You … Read more
Building a baritone guitar: The practical guide Do you feel that call? That deep thump, almost a growl, that a normal guitar can't give you? It's the call of the baritone, friend. It's not a trend, it's a sound world of its own, and if you're here, you probably already have that spark, that idea of wanting to build it with your own … Read more
Main Tom Anderson: model guide So, let's be clear: when we talk about electric guitars of a certain level, those that make you gasp just looking at the price tag, sooner or later the name Tom Anderson comes up. They are not guitars for everyone, and I'm not just talking about the wallet. I'm talking about … Read more
Types of guitar pickups: Wiring and sounds Every time I see a guitar, the first thing that comes to mind is not the wood, the shape, or the color. I think about the sound, how that piece of wood will come to life. And the voice of an electric guitar, as we well know, does not come from the wood, … Read more
Tom Anderson Drop Top Review: Pros and Cons Let's be clear, when it comes to guitars, there are those that make you dream. The ones you see in the hands of professionals, maybe on YouTube, and you wonder: “How can it sound so good?”. The Tom Anderson Drop Top falls exactly into this category. It's not stuff … Read more
Maple guitar top: the best buying guide. So, let's put it this way: when it comes to electric guitars, some focus on the pickups, some on the electronics, some on the neck shape. And then there are those, like me and probably you too, who get lost looking at that piece of wood on the top of the body: the maple top. ... Read more
Bolt On vs Set Neck Guitar: Comparison When approaching the world of electric lutherie, or even just when you are about to buy a new guitar, one of the first things that catches the eye (and sparks endless debates on forums) is the type of joint between neck and body. We are talking about a bolted neck … Read more
Painting a guitar neck: 5 mistakes to avoid If there's one thing that has always made me anxious when I start a new DIY lutherie project, it's the finish. And if we're talking about painting an electric guitar neck, the anxiety multiplies. It's not like coloring the body, where more or less a mistake … Read more
Electrified acoustic guitars: The 5 best quality/price So, guys, let's be clear: finding a good electrified acoustic guitar that doesn't empty your wallet is a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack, or at least that's how it seems at first. When I started tinkering with my first guitars, I remember that the jump from pure acoustic to something … Read more
Les Paul: 7 iconic models that made history When talking about electric guitars, there's a name that resonates almost like a deity, an icon carved in wood and rock and roll: the Les Paul. It's not just an instrument; it's a piece of history, a legend with which generations of guitarists have shaped … Read more
Your DIY guitar? Yes, you can, without tools. How many times have you thought about building your electric guitar, but got stuck in front of the luthier's tools catalog? CNC routers, thickness planers worth thousands of euros, industrial belt sanders… I understand you perfectly. The first time I … Read more
Under 200€: best electric guitar kit Ok, let's get this straight: if you're looking for an electric guitar kit under 200 euros, you're not aiming for the Custom Shop. Let's not beat around the bush. However, you're about to embark on an experience that, for a DIY enthusiast, is worth much more than the price. And trust me, I speak for … Read more
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