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[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Assembling an electric guitar: 7 steps for a top sound I still remember my first guitar assembled from scratch. A disaster, I tell you right away. The crooked neck, the electronics that buzzed like an angry beehive, the frets that cut my fingers. I started with the idea of saving money, but instead I learned the hard way … Read more
If you are looking for a clear and practical stratocaster 7 way mod gilmour, you are in the right place. Here you will find the diagram, the explanation of the connections, and tips to avoid common errors. Introduction: The “Why” behind the 7-Way Modification The Stratocaster is an icon, but even icons can be improved, or at least customized. This … Read more
Electric guitar maintenance: 3 defects and solutions I still remember my first “serious” guitar, a Squier Stratocaster that an older cousin had left me as an inheritance. It played, but it didn't play well. It had a strange hum, the strings were as high as climbing ropes, and when I tried a chord on the seventh fret it seemed like playing … Read more
Electric guitar repair: 4 faults you can fix How many times have you picked up your favorite guitar, perhaps after not using it for a while, and heard a strange rustling sound? Or noticed that a potentiometer scratches, or that the intonation has gone completely wrong? To me, believe me, an infinite number of times. Every time … Read more
Broken guitar jack? Fix it yourself in 3 steps. How many times has it happened? You're playing, you move a little and suddenly... crrr... silence. Or an annoying hum that covers everything. The first thing you think is: “The amp? The cable?”. Then, with a cold shiver, you realize it's her, your guitar. And the … Read more
History of electric guitar listening: 5 key stages Since I started tinkering with guitars in my garage, I’ve always had an obsession: sound. Not just “hearing” the guitar, but *understanding* how that sound is formed, how it evolves, and how it can be shaped. It’s a journey that led me to disassemble pickups, to … Read more
Quick guide: DIY guitar relic I know, the idea of picking up your guitar – or worse, a brand new body – and starting to “ruin it” with the intention of making it look old, sounds a bit crazy. I'm telling you this because I've been there too. The first time I thought of … Read more
Assembling a bodyless electric guitar kit: the guide. When we talk about a DIY bodyless electric guitar kit, we're talking about something specific. It's not a complete kit where you just screw on the neck and solder two wires. No. We're talking about a kit where you receive everything except the body. Or,... Read more
Eko Guitars of the 50s: 3 legendary models to discover Imagine a rainy afternoon, my garage smelling of wood and tin, and a stack of old music magazines found at the flea market. Between an article on Clapton and an advertisement for pedal effects that would cost an arm and a leg today, I stumbled upon something … Read more
Guitar Components: 5 Top Suppliers, No Fluff I still remember the first time I tried to put together an electric guitar from scratch. I had the body, the neck, a clear idea in my head. Then I got to the components part and that's where the madness began. A sea of websites, prices ranging from “too good … Read more
Vintage Japanese Guitars: Genesis of a Myth. I still remember the first time I got my hands on a Japanese guitar from the 70s. It was a Greco Les Paul Custom, one of those they called “lawsuit”. I had found it in a flea market, a bit dusty, with some scratches, but the neck was straight and the pickups sounded good. … Read more
Electric Guitar Kit: Checklist for a Perfect Assembly So, here we are. You've decided to take the plunge. Instead of buying yet another ready-made guitar, you've opted for an electric guitar kit to assemble. I understand you perfectly. There’s something magical about seeing a pile of wood, wires, and metal transform into an instrument … Read more
Bone Guitar Capo: DIY Guide So, guys, let's be clear. The bone guitar capo is one of those details that can change your life, or at least the sound of your six-string. For years, I played with plastic capos that did their job, sure, but without merit. Then, a... Read more
[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Review Gibson SG Standard ’61: 3 Key Points Let's be clear, when it comes to guitars, there are those that make you dream since you were a kid and those that, perhaps, you had never thought about but then get into your head and don't let go anymore. The Gibson SG Standard ’61 rightfully falls into … Read more
Best Wah Pedal: Essential Buying Guide When it comes to guitar effects, the wah pedal is one of those that immediately sticks in your mind. That iconic sound, which almost sounds like a human voice singing “wah-wah”, has marked generations of songs, from the most intense funk to psychedelic rock, and even metal. Jimi Hendrix … Read more
Jackson Soloist SL2 Pro: Complete Review So, here we are. Every now and then I find myself tinkering with guitars that aren't exactly “garage-band”, the kind that make you raise an eyebrow and think: “Wow, they really meant business here”. And the Jackson Soloist SL2 Pro is one of these. It's not a guitar that … Read more
Building your first electric guitar: the guide Putting together your first electric guitar, from scratch or almost, is a journey. A journey made of wood dust, molten tin and a few curses, let's face it. But above all, it's a journey that rewards you with an emotion that few other hobbies can give you: that of playing a … Read more
EVH Wolfgang Special: Full Review So, let's get straight to the point, without beating around the bush. Are you thinking of buying an EVH Wolfgang Special? Great, you're in the right place. I'm not an endorser or a paid reviewer, I'm just like you, someone who has spent a lot of time in the garage, among wood chips, welds, and a few curses, … Read more
Guitar electronic parts: the buying guide I remember the first time I decided to get my hands on a guitar's electronics. I had an old Squier Stratocaster, one of those cheap ones that make you want to take them apart. I was there, soldering iron in hand, a bunch of colored wires and a battery … Read more
Building a guitar: guide for inexperienced hands When we think about building a guitar, we often imagine expert carpenters with very expensive tools and years of practice behind them. I'll tell you one thing: it's not like that. I started in my garage, with a drill press bought on offer and a lot of good will. I made mistakes, I redid, … Read more
Adjust the electric guitar bridge: 5 anti-problem moves That guitar you painstakingly assembled, or that old Glory you dusted off from the garage, should sound like a dream, not a rickety cowbell. Yet, you happen to pluck a string and hear that annoying buzz, or do a bend on the seventh fret … Read more
Telecaster History: from 1950 to today There are guitars that are born, make a bit of noise and then, slowly, disappear into oblivion. And then there's the Telecaster. A solid piece of wood with two pickups, a history of almost 75 years on its shoulders and a sound that has become the backbone of generations … Read more
SG HH Wiring: Original Schematic Explained If you're looking for a clear and practical SG HH wiring diagram, you've come to the right place. Here you'll find the schematic, an explanation of the connections, and tips for avoiding common mistakes. Introduction This schematic manages two passive humbuckers in an arrangement similar to that of the Les Paul, but adapted to the dimensions... Read more
Guide: Best Guitar Amp for Beginners Choosing your first amp, or even your second if the first one was a complete dump, is always a real hassle. I'll tell you, I've been there. At first, you think, "Just make some noise, right?" Then you realize that "making some noise" isn't quite the same as "playing well." Read more
Building a Guitar in the Garage: A Quick Guide I still remember the first time I thought about building a guitar in my garage. I had the image of a luthier with expensive tools, an impeccable workshop, and years of experience in mind. I, on the other hand, had a cluttered workshop, a drill that made a strange noise, and a lot of willpower. The… Read more
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