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How To – Variable Capacitor Selector Mod
Learn how to make your own varitone knob using a variable rotary switch – you will be able to flip between multiple capacitors with ease.
Between the Buried and Me – Colors 10th Anniversary Tour
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of their landmark album Colors, Between the Buried and me have announced a 25-date tour.
18v Battery Modification for Active Pickups
One of the most popular modifications for active pickup sets – the 18v mod makes a significant change to your guitar tone’s headroom!
Active Pickups Guide – Seymour Duncan Blackouts vs EMG Pickups
Deciding to install a set of active pickups is a big one – and for metal guitarists, it always comes down to Seymour Duncan Blackouts or EMG pickups.
How To Make a Killswitch for Your Guitar
The most extensive guide to making your own guitar killswitch on the web. It’s a simple modification with plenty of helpful diagrams.
Abandoned Houses Recycled into Guitars in Detroit
A small company in Detroit is taking part in the effort to revitalize the city by using wood from abandoned buildings to build new guitars.
Gibson’s Mystery Prototype Guitar – 2017
An unidentified prototype guitar was spotted earlier in the year when Gibson participated in the Consumer Electronics Show (CES).
Best Metal Guitars Under $500 [2020]
If you’re looking for the best metal guitars that money can buy, then this is the place to start – we’ve got plenty to work with at $500.
Best Floating Bridges & Tremolos (Non-Floyd Rose)
The Floyd Rose tremolo system is great, but not without its detractors – take a look at the various other floating bridge options first.
Guitar Center: A Music Store in Decline
Multiple financial sources have been reporting that the music store giant Guitar Center is struggling under the weight of a $1.3 billion debt.
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