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HSS auto-split compensated: advanced Strat diagram If you are looking for clear and practical hss auto split wiring, you are in the right place. Here you will find the diagram, the explanation of the connections and tips to avoid common mistakes. Introduction This advanced diagram combines a bridge humbucker with two single-coils (middle and neck).43 It solves the impedance imbalance … Read more
4-conductor series humbucker: basic diagram If you are looking for clear and practical series humbucker wiring, you are in the right place. Here you will find the diagram, the explanation of the connections, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Introduction This circuit illustrates the basic installation of a single 4-conductor humbucker pickup, configured in mode … Read more
3 pickup master volume and master tone: universal diagram If you are looking for a clear and practical 3 pickup master volume wiring, you are in the right place. Here you will find the diagram, the explanation of the connections, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Introduction When I started tinkering with guitars in my garage, electronics … Read more
2 pickups with master volume and master tone: diagram If you are looking for clear and practical 2 pickup master volume wiring, you are in the right place. Here you will find the diagram, the explanation of the connections and tips to avoid common mistakes. Introduction Anyone who has worked on an electric guitar knows that the electronics are its … Read more
Guitar with 1 pickup: minimal and clean diagram If you are looking for clear and practical 1 pickup guitar wiring, you are in the right place. Here you will find the diagram, the explanation of the connections and tips to avoid common mistakes. Introduction This circuit is designed for minimalist guitars equipped with a single bridge pickup (commonly humbucker … Read more
Telecaster SS Wiring: The Ultimate Guide If you are looking for clear and practical Telecaster wiring, you are in the right place. Here you will find the diagram, the explanation of the connections, and tips to avoid common mistakes. Introduction This minimal architecture manages two passive single-coil pickups using a three-way selector, a global volume, and a tone … Read more
Practical guide: maple wood for guitar When we think of maple wood for guitar, the first thing that often comes to mind is the neck of a Stratocaster or a Les Paul with its flamed top. It's a classic, a pillar in the construction of electric instruments, and it's no coincidence. This material has characteristics … Read more
Guide to the main Ibanez electric guitars So, guys, let's be clear. When it comes to Ibanez electric guitars, the world is divided into two: those who love them madly for their speed and precision, and those who look at them a bit askance, perhaps associating them only with the most extreme metal. I, who have disassembled many guitars ... Read more
Electric Guitar Strings: 7 Reviews for the Right Choice How many times have you found yourself in front of the store shelf, or even worse, on an e-commerce page, with dozens of string packs and the exact same question in your head: “But which ones should I get?”. I bet we've all been there. I, for sure, more than once … Read more
What is the best prog guitar? Practical guide When talking about "prog guitar", the first thing that comes to mind is a chorus of voices shouting "it depends!". And you know what? They are right. There is no definitive guitar for progressive music. It's like asking what is the best tool for DIY … Read more
Electric guitar body woods: the 3 best and why Choosing the right wood for an electric guitar body is one of those decisions that make you break out in a cold sweat, I know. You find yourself in front of catalogs full of exotic names, technical specifications that seem written in ancient Aramaic, and the fear of making the … Read more
Best Jazz Guitar: Buying Guide. So, guys, let's be clear: when talking about “jazz guitar”, many immediately think of instruments costing thousands of euros, inlaid archtops and exotic woods. Of course, they are dream instruments, but it's not like to play two diminished seventh chords and some walking bass you necessarily have to mortgage your house. … Read more
Electric bass frets: 3 materials, which to choose? So, let's face it. When it comes to building or modifying a bass, the mind immediately goes to the right pickup, the body, maybe the super cool bridge. But electric bass frets? They often end up at the bottom of the list, almost a detail. A mistake, believe me. I've spent years tinkering … Read more
Ibanez S670QM: Complete Review So, let's make it clear right away: the Ibanez S670QM is not a boutique guitar. It's not the latest gadget that costs you a salary. However, if you're here, you've probably already understood that not everyone is looking for a museum piece. You want an instrument that plays, that gives you satisfaction and, perhaps, … Read more
Ash wood for guitar: the right choice Let's be honest: when it comes to choosing wood for a new guitar project, your head starts to spin. Mahogany, alder, basswood, maple… and then there's it, ash wood for guitar. A classic, for sure, but also a wood that generates a lot of questions, especially for those who, … Read more
Which Ibanez Electric Guitar to Buy? Our Reviews When it comes to electric guitars, the name Ibanez comes up almost immediately. It's no coincidence, huh. For decades, this brand has built a solid reputation, especially among those looking for fast instruments, with thin necks and an aggressive sound. But it's not just shredder stuff. … Read more
Classical Guitar Frets: 3 Materials Compared I still remember the first time I had to refret a guitar. It wasn't a classical one, to tell the truth, but an old Stratocaster that a friend had left me in pitiful condition. The frets were flat like highways after a steamroller had passed over them. I was terrified. The idea … Read more
Ibanez RG550 Genesis: Objective Review So, let's be clear: the Ibanez RG550. A name that, just hearing it, brings to mind shred, the ’80s, and a neck that seems made for flying. It's not just any guitar. It's a piece of history, re-proposed for those who want that feeling without having to mortgage a kidney or settle … Read more
Electric Guitars: Which Wood to Choose? Guide. So, let's be clear: when you decide to get in there, in the garage, to take out your electric guitar, the first thing that stops you is almost always the same. “But what wood are the electric guitars that matter made of? And I, with my hobbyist tools, what can I … Read more
Here we are, on the virtual workbench. Today we're talking about a guitar that had intrigued me for some time, and that I had the opportunity to work on for a friend: the Hagstrom Ultra Max. If you're like me, an enthusiast who gets their hands dirty in the garage and looks for a good deal without emptying … Read more
Cigar Box Guitar Frets: 5 Types Compared I still remember the first cigar box guitar I assembled. A disaster, I tell you. The neck was crooked, the pickup hummed like a mad beehive and, above all, the frets… oh my, the frets! They were crooked, sharp at the edges and, with every note, a buzz that made me … Read more
[BOX AFFILIATION] Best guitar for children: the definitive guide Ok, let's get straight to work. If you're here, it's likely you have a child, a grandchild, or a little friend who has decided: “I want to learn to play the guitar!”. Or, maybe, it's you who wants to try to plant the seed of passion for the six … Read more
Cheap electric guitar: How much does it cost? The 3 best When it comes to electric guitars, especially if you're a beginner or have a limited budget, the question is always the same: how much does a decent cheap electric guitar cost? I don't mean a toy, but an instrument on which you can learn, have fun and … Read more
The 5 best woods for electric guitar neck When you think about building an electric guitar, or even just replacing a neck, the choice of wood is one of those decisions that makes you break out in a cold sweat. It seems like something for scientists, right? “Ah, but this wood has a more open resonance on high frequencies, that other one … Read more
3 Suhr Electric Guitars: Which One to Choose? So, friends of the soldering iron and file, let's talk serious stuff. Suhr electric guitars are a bit of a forbidden dream for many of us who tinker in the garage. Let's not hide it: the price tag is there to remind us that we're not talking about the usual battle guitar. But … Read more
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