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Building Martin Koch Electric Guitars: 5 Key Steps When I decided to tackle building a Martin Koch electric guitar, I remember thinking, "Okay, the plans are incredibly detailed, I can't go wrong." Then I started. And I made a mistake. I did it again. I discovered that even with the best plans in the world, the difference is... Read more
[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Squier Affinity Telecaster: Practical Review Need a Telecaster? Maybe you don't intend to empty your bank account for a Fender Custom Shop, but you still want that iconic sound, that twang that makes you want to play blues, rock, or country for hours. Many, myself included, end up looking at Squier, and … Read more
The 5 Key Stages: Evolution of the Electric Guitar Every time I plug my Stratocaster into the amp and hear that warm yet punchy sound, I think, "How far has this instrument come?" It's not just a piece of wood with strings; it's the result of decades of trial and error... Read more
Improve your sound: swap your guitar's pickups in 5 easy steps. How many times have you looked at your guitar and thought, "It sounds good, but something's missing"? Maybe you have a fantastic body, a buttery neck, but that sound... that sound just doesn't appeal to you. It doesn't have the right character for that... Read more
Does your guitar need fretting? 3 signs. How many times have I heard people say, "My guitar doesn't sound like it used to," "It has a weird sustain," or "I can't get it set up properly; it's always buzzing somewhere." And how many times, initially, have I blamed the setup, the truss rod, maybe even the bridge,... Read more
Guitar Neck Construction: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Making an electric guitar neck from scratch can seem like a mountain to climb. When I started, the first thing that held me back was the fear of throwing away hours of work and a beautiful, perhaps even expensive, piece of wood. Who among us doesn't... Read more
Fender American Performer Stratocaster Review So, let's be clear: when you're looking for a real Stratocaster, one that sounds the way it should, but without having to sell a kidney, the choice always gets a little complicated. I've been there, and not just once. I've tried to polish old stuff, I've modified guitars … Read more
Les Paul History: The 5 Truths That Matter When it comes to electric guitars, there are instruments that are not just wood and strings, but true pieces of history, legends that have shaped genres and sounds. The history of the Les Paul guitar is one of these. It's not just the story of one … Read more
Replacing Guitar Pickups: 3 Things You Need to Know Have you ever looked at your favorite guitar, the one you've played countless nights out, and thought, "I wish it sounded... different"? Maybe a little more aggressive for hard rock, or more crystalline for blues. It's a feeling I know well. My... Read more
Electric guitar assistance: 7 common faults and solutions I still remember the first time I heard that hum. It wasn't an intentional feedback, or an interesting sound; it was a dull, annoying noise that covered everything else. I was there, with my newly assembled guitar, convinced I had made a masterpiece, and instead… a disaster … Read more
Electric guitar bridge intonation: solved in 3 steps. You've just finished assembling your latest guitar project. You've chosen the body, the neck, the pickups, and you've soldered everything together with almost surgical precision (or at least, you tried). You turn on the amp, plug in the jack, and... the open strings sound wonderful. Then you try a... Read more
Ibanez AZ2402 Prestige: Review. Pros and Cons. So, guys, let's be clear: when the Ibanez AZ came out, the web literally went crazy. And let's face it, it sparked a bit of curiosity in me too, who usually spends more time with soldering irons and Dremels than looking at shop windows. Ibanez's idea was clear: to take the … Read more
Repainting an Electric Guitar: A Practical 5-Step Guide. Okay, let's be honest. That guitar you have in the garage, perhaps your first DIY project or a hastily purchased old one, has seen better days. The paint is scratched, perhaps chipped, the color just doesn't resonate with you anymore. And there, in the back of your mind, begins... Read more
Best Reggae Guitar Guide: Choice and Purchase When talking about reggae, the first thing that comes to mind is the pulsating bass, the rhythmic drums, and that upbeat guitar 'chank' that gets into your bones. Playing reggae is not just a matter of technique, but also about finding the right instrument that … Read more
When was the electric guitar born? The 3 key moments. You know, the story of how the guitar became "electric" is one that makes you realize how crazy human creativity is when there's a problem to solve. We tinker with pickups and potentiometers in our garage, but have we ever stopped to think... Read more
Guitar Frets: Comparing 3 Materials I still remember the first time I had to tackle a re-fretting job. It wasn't for a collector's guitar, but for an old Stratocaster neck I'd found at a flea market. It was in terrible condition, the frets as flat as a highway after a bombing. The fear of... Read more
Guitar Pickup Wiring: 3 Essential Diagrams Have you ever looked at the electronics compartment of a guitar and felt like you were standing before a Picasso painting? Wires everywhere, shiny and matte solder joints, components that look like they came from a space lab. "Impossible," you think, "this needs an electronics engineer." But no. I'll tell you... Read more
Best overdrive pedal: how to choose it I still remember the first time I got my hands on an overdrive pedal. It was an old Boss SD-1, bought used at a fair. I plugged it into my small combo and… nothing. A muddy sound, a strange hum, and I didn't understand why everyone talked about it as the “Holy Grail” of … Read more
3 Steps to Adjusting an Electric Guitar Bridge How many times have you picked up your guitar, perhaps one you've put together with so much effort and pride, and felt like it just doesn't sound right? Maybe the action is too high and you break your fingertips, or worse, it's too low and you... Read more
[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Painting an Electric Guitar: 5 Steps Without Errors The painting process. Let's face it, it's the part of the building process that causes the most anxiety for all of us garage hobbyists. You've spent hours cutting, routing, sanding the body, choosing the woods, and then comes the moment to apply the color. That's when your hands start to shake … Read more
Epiphone Les Paul Standard '50s Review So, let's be clear: when it comes to Les Pauls, your wallet usually breaks out in a cold sweat. Especially if you're like me, someone who takes guitars apart and puts them back together in the garage, and occasionally even gets a bent solder. You want a Les Paul with... Read more
Les Paul: 5 Models That Made History If there's one guitar that, more than any other, has struck a chord with rock''roll legend, it's the Les Paul. It's not just an instrument; it's an icon, a piece of history, a cult object for musicians and enthusiasts. And, let's face it,... Read more
Installing guitar pickups? Avoid these 3 mistakes. Okay, I know. That feeling when you hold your new set of guitar pickups in your hands, maybe a nice pair of smoking humbuckers or some vintage single coils you've been dreaming about for months. The desire to hear them play is so strong that you want to solder them... Read more
How to Wire an Electric Guitar? 5 Quick Diagrams Wiring an electric guitar isn't something for rocket scientists, I assure you. Despite the wires, potentiometers, and all those strange symbols on the diagrams, it's a job that with a little patience and the right tools can easily be done in your own garage. I... Read more
[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Repair Electric Guitar: 4 Problems and Solutions When it comes to electric guitars, there's always a moment when something doesn't sound as it should. That extra hum, a buzzing string, the intonation going its own way. I know it well, I've been through it too, and not once, not twice, but dozens of … Read more
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