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Sire Larry Carlton H7: Full Review When one thinks of a semi-hollow, the first thing that comes to mind is almost always the usual orange guitar or its red counterpart. A classic, for sure, but with a price that often makes even the most determined lose interest. For years, those looking for that warm sound, … Read more
Guitar router: buyer’s guide Let's face it, when it comes to DIY guitar building, there comes a point where the Dremel, however versatile, is no longer enough. That moment when you look at a pickup cavity or a neck pocket and realize that, to get a clean, precise, and above all repeatable job, you need something … Read more
Sterling Cutlass CT50 Review: The Truth So, guys, let's be clear. When you're looking for a guitar that won't break the bank but gives you something more than the usual entry-level, the options become interesting. Especially if, like me, you like to get your hands dirty and maybe make some modifications. Today we put under the lens … Read more
Guitar fret files: the practical guide I still remember the first time I had to work on a guitar's frets. It was an old Stratocaster neck I had salvaged from a flea market, a real battlefield. The frets were flat, damaged, and sounded like a grater. The idea of having to "crown" them, that is… Read more
Jackson Pro Series Monarkh Review: The Test So, let's put it this way: you've decided to get a new guitar, maybe something a bit more aggressive, with a look that won't go unnoticed. You've browsed, watched videos, read some forums, and finally, the Jackson Pro Series Monarkh popped up. … Read more
The 7 essential tools for building a guitar When they ask me “Mimmo, where do I start to make a guitar?”, the answer is always the same: with the tools to build a guitar. I'm not talking about the professional ones worth thousands of euros that you see in the workshops of famous luthiers. I'm talking about the ones I used, in the … Read more
Pacifica 612VIIFM Review: Pros and Cons So, guys. How many times have we faced that question: "I need a versatile guitar that sounds good, doesn't cost an arm and a leg, and maybe even gives me a good starting point for some modifications?" It's a classic, especially for those of us who already have … Read more
Jumbo Guitar Frets: DIY Assembly Guide When I started getting my hands on guitars, the idea of touching the frets terrified me. It seemed like one of those jobs for a “real” luthier, with very expensive tools and surgical precision. Instead, as often happens with DIY, I discovered that with a little … Read more
ESP LTD EC-1000 Standard: Honest Review Take a look at the mid-range electric guitar market, let's say between 800 and 1200 euros. You're in the middle of it, right? You're looking for something that isn't a toy, that gives you satisfaction on stage or in the studio, but without making you take out a mortgage. Here, the ESP … Read more
Guitar drill press: buying guide I still remember the first time I had to drill the body of a guitar for the potentiometers. I had my trusty hand drill, a wood bit that had seen better days, and a cold sweat running down my back. The result? A decent hole, … Read more
Schecter Hellraiser C-1: Complete Review So, let's get comfortable for a moment. Are you thinking of a guitar that sounds mean, that has a look that doesn't go unnoticed, and that doesn't make you sell a kidney to take it home, right? Well, the Schecter Hellraiser C-1 is one of those names that often comes up in these … Read more
Guitar Fret Press: Build It Yourself I still remember the first time I had to refret a neck. It was an old beat-up Squier that I had bought for a few euros, a restoration experiment. I had watched a lot of videos, read guides. “All you need is a fret hammer”, they said. And so, with my nice rubber hammer, I … Read more
Fender Player II Telecaster Review: Analysis. So, guys. Let's put it this way: when someone decides to buy a new guitar, they often find themselves in a sea of specifications, enthusiastic reviews, and amazing promises. Most of the time, however, what you really need is an honest opinion, from someone with sawdust-covered hands … Read more
Luthier Tools: Essential Guide When I started tinkering with guitars and wood in my garage, the first hurdle wasn't so much understanding how to make a body or a neck. No, that came later, calmly and with a lot of mistakes. The real anxiety, at first, was: "But what tools … Read more
Main Schecter Guitars: Essential Guide You know how it is, sometimes you find yourself looking at the usual Strat, the usual Les Paul, the usual Ibanez. Nothing wrong with that, they are iconic instruments for a reason. But then, maybe browsing online or peeking at some live streams on YouTube, you come across something different, something that piques your curiosity. And … Read more
Removing guitar frets: essential guide. The first time I had to remove guitar frets, I was terrified. No joke. I had a neck in my hand that was worth a few hundred euros, and the idea of tearing off those metal pieces, ruining the wood forever, blocked me. In videos, it all seems easy, right? One stroke of … Read more
Full Review of the Fender Player II Stratocaster Okay, let's get straight to work. If you're here, you probably have a nagging thought: “My Squier is too limiting for me, but an American Professional costs an arm and a leg. Is the Fender Player Stratocaster the right middle ground?” Or, you're a guitarist who wants a reliable second guitar, perhaps for … Read more
Guitar fret saw: types and practical uses When I started tinkering with DIY lutherie in my garage, there were two things that blocked me more than anything: the fear of spending a fortune on “professional” tools and the even greater fear of ruining a piece of precious wood with a cut … Read more
Fender electric: main models comparison. Choosing an electric guitar, especially when talking about a brand like Fender, can turn into a real labyrinth. Stratocaster, Telecaster, Jazzmaster, Jaguar… It feels like being in front of a menu of regional specialties, and every time you wonder if the one you chose is really the right one for you. There … Read more
Guitar Fret Hammer: Quick Guide When it comes to building a guitar, or even just refretting an old neck, there’s always a moment that causes a bit of anxiety: fret installation. It seems like a surgeon’s operation, where one wrong hit can ruin hours of work. And I'm not just talking about myself, who the first … Read more
Electric guitar over 2000: is it worth the money? Okay, let's get this straight right away. That 2000 euro threshold for an electric guitar, for many of us, is a real watershed. It's the point where passion starts to fight with your bank account, and rationality screams “Are you crazy?”. … Read more
Guitar cavity routing guide: tools and materials That fear of ruining everything, of having a piece of wood jump off the body you painstakingly glued, of ending up with a hole too big or, worse, crooked. The electric guitar cavity routing phase is one of those steps that causes anxiety for many, including me … Read more
Guide to the main Gibson electric guitars So, let's get comfortable. Talking about Gibson electric guitars is a bit like opening Pandora's box for a lot of people. There are those who worship them, those who criticize them fiercely, those who would dream of them at night, and those, like me, who have disassembled and reassembled them in the garage to understand something about … Read more
Brass guitar nut: the guide. Come on, let's face it. Every now and then we look at that guitar we have there, hanging on the wall or in its case, and think: “What can I do to make it mine? To give it that something extra, that character that distinguishes it?”. It always happens to me. And one of the modifications that gave me … Read more
Gibson Flying V Custom Shop: Detailed Review So, let's put it this way: the Gibson Flying V Custom Shop is not just any guitar. It is the guitar in some ways. An icon, a piece of history, and for many, a forbidden dream. But between the dream and reality, there's quite a bit of road, and above all, a bill … Read more
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