Guitar out of tune: quick diagnosis How many times has this happened to you? You pick up your guitar, tune it, play a couple of riffs, and boom! The note is already flat. Or worse, you play a chord on the first fret and it's perfect, you move it to the ninth and it sounds like a cat on a chalkboard. Or, … Read more
Guitar hum: diagnosis and quick solution. Has it ever happened to you? You're there, ready to play, maybe you've just finished mounting your new pickup or you've fixed the wiring of your latest creation, you plug the guitar into the amp… and instead of the rock surge you expect, you only hear an annoying electric guitar hum. A hum … Read more
History of the electric guitar: 5 moments that changed it. n How many times have we found ourselves, with a guitar in hand, thinking about who invented it? Or rather, who had the idea of making it sound loud. I'm not talking about a metal concert volume, eh. I'm talking about a sound that would cut through the orchestra, that wouldn't … Read more
Stratocaster SSS Wiring: step-by-step diagram When I decided to tackle the wiring of my first Stratocaster, I remember the feeling very well. A mix of excitement for the customization potential and a touch of terror in front of all those wires, potentiometers, and solders. The Stratocaster SSS, with its three single coils, is an icon, … Read more
Electric guitar setup: diagnosis and solution n If you're here, it's likely your guitar is giving you some headaches. Maybe the strings buzz, the intonation is a disaster, or simply playing it has become a chore. Frustrating, right? You feel like taking it to the luthier, but then you think: “Damn, I built it myself, is it possible that I can't … Read more
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