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Guitar Fret Kit: 5 Things to know before buying That moment comes for everyone, sooner or later. The one where you look at your favorite guitar, maybe the one that accompanied you on a thousand evenings, and you realize that its frets have had enough. They are flat, grooved, full of indentations. They no longer intonate as they should, … Read more
Coil tap: intermediate tap on single coil How many times have we held a guitar, perhaps a Stratocaster or a Telecaster, and thought: “The sound of this single coil is nice, but sometimes I'd like something a little more… vintage? Less pushed? More crystalline?” Well, you're not alone. It often happens, especially if … Read more
Which Electric Guitar to Buy in 2025? Our Reviews Look, let's put it this way: choosing a new guitar is a bit like choosing a tool for the garage. You don't necessarily need the most expensive one, but not something that breaks on first use either. You need something that does its job, that gives you satisfaction and, … Read more
Mahogany Guitar Wood: The 7 Mistakes Not to Make Mahogany for guitar. Just hearing it, a world of warm, full sonorities opens up, with that sustain that makes you dream. It's the sound of many legends, the heart of Les Paul, SG, Explorer. But when you decide to get your hands on it, to build your own … Read more
Best electric guitars under 1000 euros: the guide for those who don't want to empty their wallet (but not their head either) Finding a good electric guitar under 1000 euros is a bit like looking for a needle in a haystack, but with a lot of shiny needles distracting you. There's a lot of stuff out there, and the temptation to take … Read more
Coil split: how to split a humbucker Do you know that moment when your humbucker gives you a big, powerful, full-bodied sound, perfect for a nice rock riff or a sustain-filled solo? Fantastic, right? But then maybe you feel like a brighter, more crystalline tone, perhaps for a part … Read more
Black Guitar Frets: 3 Things to Know Before Buying When I started tinkering with guitars in my garage, my goal was always the same: to make something unique. Not the usual Strato or Les Paul, but something that had its own character, even if just for me. And I must admit that at … Read more
Best rock guitar: buying guide When you set your mind on buying a rock guitar, the first thing that assails you is an avalanche of doubts. “Which one is the right one?”, “Do I have to spend a fortune?”, “What if I don’t like the sound?”. I’ve been there too, more times than I care to admit. I’ve bought guitars … Read more
Building an electric guitar: 3 essential books Have you ever looked at your favorite guitar and thought: “It would be fantastic if I had built one myself, from scratch”? It's a thought that crosses many minds, including mine. And I assure you, when I started, the idea of modifying a guitar already seemed like an undertaking, let alone … Read more
Epiphone electrics: Top models for those who don't want to empty their wallet So, guys. How many times have we found ourselves in front of the guitar shelf, perhaps with a not-so-unlimited budget, dreaming of that Les Paul or that SG that would make us feel like our heroes, but costs an arm and a leg? Many, too many. It's there … Read more
Choosing acoustic guitar frets: 5 tips I wish I had I remember the first time I had to face the choice of frets for an acoustic guitar. I was there, with a stripped neck on the bench, the old fretwire torn off without much ceremony, and a mountain of doubts assailing me. I had already done some work … Read more
Epiphone SG Standard: Review, Pros and Cons That time I got the “itch” for an SG, I admit, I didn't have the money for a Gibson. The truth is I wouldn't have spent it even if I had it, because in my small DIY world, the challenge is always … Read more
Building guitar binding: practical guide I still remember the first time I tried to put binding on a guitar. I was there, with the body almost finished, and I said to myself: “Mimmo, this is the point of no return. Either it turns out well, or you’ve just ruined hours of work.” The truth is that the binding on the … Read more
Main Jackson Electric Guitars: Buyer's Guide When it comes to electric guitars designed for speed, for metal, or simply for pulling out thick, beautiful riffs, one name almost immediately pops up: Jackson. I'm not a stage shredder, you know. My daily bread is more the garage, a soldering iron in hand and the … Read more
Ebony guitar wood: 5 mistakes not to make Ebony. Just say it and you immediately think of that pitch-black, smooth, dense fretboard that responds to touch with unique reactivity and sustain. It's the dream of many, the almost obligatory choice for certain high-level instruments. But for us who get our hands dirty … Read more
Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1: Honest Review (and no frills) Some guitars, when you see them, immediately make you understand that they are not there to play campfire songs. The Charvel Pro-Mod San Dimas Style 1 is one of those. It's an axe designed for those who are not afraid to push the amplifier and make it fly … Read more
Guitar Frets: Guide to the Best Materials How many times have you picked up a guitar, perhaps a nice DIY project that took you entire nights, and felt that something wasn't quite right under your fingers? That slightly dull sound, that struggle to make a clean bend, or worse, that annoying buzz that … Read more
Jackson JS32 Dinky: Complete and direct review. So, let's get straight to the point. If you're here, it's because you have a budget, you want a guitar that rocks for rock and metal, and you've come across the Jackson JS32 Dinky. Maybe you've watched some videos, read a couple of comments, and now you're wondering: “But is it worth it … Read more
Guitar Fret Dressing: Practical DIY Guide How many times, when setting up a new guitar – perhaps a kit, perhaps a body and neck bought separately – have you had that feeling of frustration? That annoying vibration on the low strings, that bend that "dies" halfway, or simply an action that you can't … Read more
When we think of electric guitars, there’s a name that comes to mind almost immediately, right? Fender. It’s not just a brand; it’s a piece of music history, an innovation that has given voice to generations of musicians. And, let’s be clear, it’s also a great starting point for those who, like me, started to … Read more
PRS SE Custom 24: Honest Review So, let's be clear: the PRS SE Custom 24 is a bit like that acquired relative everyone has. The one you hear a lot about, but you never know if the lavish praises are true or if there’s some hidden flaw. In the world of electric guitars, especially those that … Read more
5 necessary tools to build your electric guitar I still remember the first time I thought: “Ok, enough dreaming, I want to build myself a guitar“. The thought had been buzzing in my head for months, but there was always that little voice telling you “Are you sure? You don't have a CNC router, you don't have a luthier's workshop, you'll end up … Read more
Guitar Coil Split Modification: Practical Diagram. So, let's get straight to the heart of the matter: guitar coil split. If you're here, you probably have an humbucker that sounds amazing, but sometimes you miss that single coil “twang”, that brightness that makes you think of a Strat or a Tele. I've been there too. … Read more
Jackson JS22 Dinky Review: True Analysis Listen, if you're here, you probably have an itch. That itch that's been buzzing in your head for days, maybe weeks: “I need to buy an electric guitar, but the budget is what it is. And I like metal, hard rock, that heavy stuff. I've seen the Jackson JS22 Dinky… will it be … Read more
How to do sunburst: the essential technique The sunburst. That iconic, warm finish, which immediately evokes the charm of old Fender and Gibson. It's a classic, a true symbol of the electric guitar. And, let's face it, it's also one of those things that makes many of us who venture into … tremble. Read more
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