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Best guitar nut: buying guide How many times have you picked up your guitar, tuned it, and after two bends, found it already out of tune? Or, perhaps, you hear that annoying “ping” when you pull the vibrato a bit, or even worse, the strings buzz on the first fret even though the action is well adjusted on the bridge? Nine … Read more
Gibson CS 1959 Les Paul Reissue Review Let's be clear: the Gibson Custom Shop 1959 Les Paul Reissue, which many simply call “R9”, is an object of debate. There are those who idolize it as the Holy Grail of electric guitars, the absolute benchmark for the Les Paul sound. And there are those, like me, who look at it with … Read more
Building a graphite guitar nut: guide The nut. That tiny, often minuscule and almost invisible piece of material that sits there, at the beginning of the fretboard, and which almost no one considers until it starts causing problems. Yet, I assure you, it is one of the most crucial components for tuning stability and the playability of your guitar. I have spent … Read more
Cort G100 Review: Pros and Cons So, we've all been there. You want a guitar to start with, or maybe you already have a six-string and need a workhorse, something to abuse without too many worries, or even better, a piece to get your hands on without fear of ruining a three-thousand-euro Les Paul. … Read more
Luthier tools garage: the practical guide When I started tinkering with guitars, my garage was a mess of scattered screwdrivers, some rusty wrenches, and a soldering iron inherited from my grandfather. The idea of building a guitar from scratch seemed like something for wizards, or at least for people with a workshop worth thousands … Read more
Cort KX100 Review: Real Pros and Cons When you find yourself looking for a new electric guitar, especially if the budget isn't that of a professional who changes instruments every six months, your head explodes. The market is full of offers, and they often promise the moon for a pittance. The truth, however, is … Read more
TEST_fusione_merge: The Essential Guide Fellow builders, wood and sound hobbyists, welcome back to the blog! Today we're talking about something that, let's face it, scares everyone a little, especially the first few times: joints. Or, as we call it here for clarity, TEST_fusione_merge. It's not a technical term you'll find in lutherie manuals … Read more
Fender Ultra Luxe Stratocaster: Full Review So, let's put it this way: usually my daily bread is winding pickups, sanding necks, and soldering circuits. I like to get my hands dirty, understand how every single piece works, and maybe improve it in my own way. But every now and then, even someone like me, who … Read more
Luthier's workbench vise: guide to choosing How many times have I found myself cursing my old blacksmith's vise, the rusty one my grandfather used, while trying to hold a flamed maple neck steady without ruining the finish? So many, believe me. At first, when I started tinkering with modifying and building … Read more
Main Cort Electric Guitars: The Guide Ok, let's be clear: you're looking for a new electric guitar, maybe you don't want to empty your wallet, but you also don't want to end up with a piece of plywood with strings in your hand. We've all been there. That feeling of wanting something decent, that sounds good, but that … Read more
Guitar fretboard radius: construction guide. I still remember the first time I tried to shape a guitar fretboard. I had a piece of maple, a hand plane I used for carpentry wood, and a very vague idea of what I was doing. The result? A surface that looked more like … Read more
Fender CS ’56 Stratocaster Review: In-Depth Analysis for the Hobbyist So, let's get straight to it. When we talk about the Fender Custom Shop ’56 Stratocaster, we're not talking about just any guitar. It's not just another reissue you find in a store, it's a model you buy to start with. This is serious stuff, the kind of instrument that … Read more
Guitar inlay: material choice Ok, let's get comfortable. Let's talk about one of those things that, when you see them done well, make your eyes widen and think: “Wow, how did they do that?”. I'm talking about guitar inlays, those small works of art that decorate the fretboard or headstock and give a unique character to the instrument. … Read more
Guitar fretboard inlay: Step-by-step practical guide When I started getting my hands on guitars, the idea of creating a neck from scratch seemed like something for magicians, or at least for professionals with tools that cost as much as a small car. Then, one day, I found myself with a piece of maple and an idea in my head: why not … Read more
Choose the Right Guitar Radius Block I still remember the first time I tried to level the frets of a guitar. It was an old salvaged neck, one of those you find for a few euros at flea markets. I thought: “Oh yes, a straight edge, some sandpaper and off you go, what does it take?”. Spoiler: it took a lot. A whole lot. … Read more
Electric Guitar Refretting: 3 Mistakes to Avoid So, guys, let's talk about one of the most feared operations in the world of DIY lutherie: electric guitar refretting. I know, the idea of removing all the frets from a neck and putting new ones makes many people's wrists tremble. I still remember the first time I … Read more
The best electric guitar bag: buying guide You have just finished your latest creation. Hours spent sanding, soldering, finishing. You have mounted the neck, tuned it, and finally that riff sounds as it should. Your electric guitar, the one you built with your own hands, is ready. And now? Now you have to take it around, … Read more
3 Rare Guitars: Evolution and Historical Value Who hasn't ever fantasized? About flipping through an old magazine, or perhaps a dusty catalog, and stumbling upon a faded image of a guitar you've never seen before. A model so strange, so out of the ordinary, that it sparks that thought: “What is this thing? … Read more
Guide to the best delay pedal I still remember the first time I connected a delay pedal to my guitar. It was a cheap clone, one of those you find for a few bucks online, and I had no idea what I was doing. I randomly turned the knobs and ended up with a sonic mess that sounded like … Read more
Classic American Guitars: History When you pick up an electric guitar, whatever it may be, you hold a piece of history in your hands. It's not just wood, metal, and wires. It's the result of decades of experiments, brilliant insights and, let's face it, also a good deal of “rough and ready” tests done in garages or small workshops. … Read more
Guitar Fret Bender: DIY Construction Guide Building a guitar from scratch, or even just refretting an old neck, is one of those adventures that put you to the test. You find yourself facing a lot of tools that cost an arm and a leg and you ask yourself: “But do you really need all this … Read more
Silvertone '50s: 3 electric guitars to know If there's one thing I've learned in these years spent tinkering with a soldering iron, files, and wood in my garage, it's that the history of the electric guitar is not made only of high-sounding names like Fender or Gibson. Indeed. Often, the real gems, those that you... Read more
Best Guitar Bridge: Practical Tips When I started getting my hands on guitars, the first thing that obsessed me was the sound. Then the look. Then, with experience, I understood that there's a component that is often underestimated, but that makes the difference between an instrument that plays and one that sings: the bridge … Read more
Gibson Les Paul Modern Lite Review: The Guide So, guys, let's be clear: the Les Paul. A name that evokes images, sounds, legends. However, let's face it, it's also a name that evokes “back pain” and “red bank account” for many of us. Who hasn't dreamed of holding a real Gibson in their hands … Read more
DIY Electric Guitar Scale: step by step How many times have I heard that the electric guitar scale is the devil, the point where everything can go wrong? And how many times have I fallen for it too, perhaps thinking that “a millimeter more or less doesn't make a difference”? The truth is, it does, and how. I'm not … Read more
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