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DIY Guitar Making for Beginners: First Instrument Okay, let's put our hands on our chests and admit it: the idea of building a guitar from scratch, perhaps in your garage, with your own hands, is scary as hell. I know you're right; I've been there, too. The first time I thought, "What if I tried to make that?", my head... Read more
The History of the Electric Guitar: The 7 Key Stages I don't know about you, but every time I pick up an electric guitar, I think about how far we've come. I'm not just talking about mine, the one assembled in the garage with parts found online, which sometimes sounds better than it should. I'm talking about the history behind … Read more
Guitar electronic components: 7 upgrades to make We've all been there. That guitar you really like aesthetically, that looks good on the sofa or hanging on the wall, but when you connect it to the amp, well… it doesn't sound quite like you'd want. Maybe it's a bit dull, or too noisy, or the tone never quite convinces you … Read more
Ibanez Prestige RG652AHM: Complete Review So, let's be clear: when it comes to guitars, especially those that exceed a certain price threshold, the risk is always that of getting carried away by marketing. “Celestial sound”, “fretboard that plays itself”, “woods selected by the gods”… you know, right? Well, here at Biafax it doesn't work … Read more
Ibanez GRG121DX Review: Pros and Cons Here we are, on the virtual workbench, talking about a guitar that, let's face it, many have held in their hands or at least thought about: the Ibanez GRG121DX. I'm not a luthier with a shop in the center, you know. I'm someone who … Read more
Electric Guitar Evaluations: 5 Mistakes to Avoid If there's one thing I've learned from years spent in my garage disassembling, reassembling, modifying, and, let's face it, sometimes even ruining guitars, it's that the first step to a good purchase or a successful DIY project is always evaluating the electric guitar. Read more
Fender American Vintage II 1961 Stratocaster Test When it comes to electric guitars, the Stratocaster is a bit like a time machine. Every time you pick one up, especially if it's a model that winks at the past, you find yourself thinking: “What the hell were they playing in the ’60s with these necks?”. It's not … Read more
Guitar Pickup Replacement: 5 Key Points to Do It Well So, we've all been there. That feeling that your guitar doesn't sound exactly as you'd like. Maybe it's a sound that's a bit too dull, too bright, too weak. Or perhaps, simply, you want to experiment, to give a new voice to your instrument. The solution? Often it's one: a … Read more
Guitar pickup replacement: how to choose the right one. I still remember my first guitar, an entry-level Squier Stratocaster. It played… well, it played. But there was always that feeling that something was missing, of a somewhat thin, not very “aggressive” tone when I wanted to push the amp. At first I thought it was my hands' fault, then the amplifier's, then the pedals'. In the end, … Read more
Guitar pickup removal: 5 easy steps Have you ever looked at your guitar and thought: “That pickup there, well, it could sound better”? Or maybe, your faithful instrument has started making a strange noise, a rustle that wasn't there before, and you know it's time to take a look at the electronics. It's a classic. … Read more
History of the electric guitar: 5 moments that changed it. How many times have we found ourselves, guitar in hand, wondering who invented it? Or rather, who had the idea of making it sound loud. I'm not talking about a metal concert volume, mind you. I'm talking about a sound that pierces the orchestra, that doesn't get lost... Read more
Electric guitar string history: 3 key innovations When we pick up our electric guitar, we often think about the body, the neck, the pickups, the amplifier in front of us. But the strings? We almost take them for granted, right? We change them when they're dead, maybe try a set from a different brand, but we rarely stop to … Read more
Tune the electric guitar bridge: 3 moves. How many times has it happened to you to tune the guitar, play a chord in the first position and everything seems ok, then you move to the twelfth fret and… disaster? Those notes sound out of tune, the harmonic doesn't match the fretted note. You're not alone, trust me. It happened to me a lot … Read more
[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Intonation problems? Adjust the saddle in 3 moves How many times has it happened to you to tune the guitar open, play a G chord on the third fret and feel that something is not right? Maybe a nice power chord on the seventh, and boom: completely out of tune. It makes you so nervous that you'd want to … Read more
Adjusting guitar action: troubleshoot problems I still remember the first time I tried to adjust the height of the guitar strings. It was my first assembled Stratocaster, a project born from a thousand hopes and some contained curses. It played, yes, but it was a challenge. The strings felt like steel cables, my fingers hurt after ten … Read more
Electric guitar bridge: set it right in 3 moves How many times have you picked up your guitar, perhaps the one you painstakingly assembled, and felt that something wasn't right? The strings are too high, it's hard to play clean, the notes are out of tune on the higher frets. A nightmare, right? … Read more
Sterling by Music Man: Guide to main guitars When talking about electric guitars, the name Music Man immediately evokes images of high-quality, innovative instruments with a unique feel. However, let's face it, the price tag of a “real” Music Man can make even the most seasoned guitarist break out in a cold sweat. We're talking about figures that … Read more
Fender American Pro II Telecaster: Review When it comes to electric guitars, there’s a moment in every guitarist’s life, especially for those who, like me, started tinkering in the garage, when you ask yourself: “Ok, I have my honest starter guitar, maybe a modified Squier, or a Harley Benton that sounds like … Read more
Best Blues Guitar: Buying Guide How many times have I found myself thinking: “Okay, this time I've got it. I've found that guitar, the one that will give me the blues sound I've always looked for”. And how many times, after bringing it home, did I realize it wasn't that simple. Blues, guys, isn't just a … Read more
Fender American Performer Telecaster Review: Is it worth it? So, let's put it bluntly: you're thinking about a Telecaster. Not one of those cheap ones that give you trouble every time you try to tune it, but not one that empties your bank account and forces you to eat plain pasta for months. You want a serious guitar, a … Read more
Best country guitar: buying guide Searching for the best country guitar is a bit like searching for the Holy Grail for the guitarist who loves twang, chicken picking, and clean, crystalline sounds that cut through the mix. Maybe you already have a Stratocaster or a Les Paul, but you feel something is missing when you're looking for that sound … Read more
Sire Electric Guitars: Main Models If you frequent forums or Facebook groups dedicated to six-strings, one name has been popping up often lately: Sire. It's not an absolute novelty, of course, but in recent years they've really made a name for themselves. And it's no coincidence. When I felt like getting a … Read more
How to Build an Electric Guitar Online: 5 Steps The sound of a guitar made with your own hands. That feeling of having assembled every single piece, soldered every wire, adjusted every screw, until you hear the first note come out of the amplifier. It's something that, I tell you, is incredibly satisfying. And if you're... Read more
Guitar polyurethane finish: resistance and performance I remember the first time I tried to paint a guitar. It was an ash body, light, with a beautiful grain that I wanted to highlight. I had read everything, from nitro to polyester, and in the end, as a good hobbyist with a limited budget and a garage as a workshop, I … Read more
DIY solid body electric guitar: 5 steps. Listen, the idea of building your electric guitar from scratch, perhaps a nice DIY solid body electric guitar, can seem like an insurmountable mountain. A bit like when I thought about assembling my first tube preamp: a thousand components, microscopic solders, the fear … Read more
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