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Bass Guitar Tonewood Guide
The tone of your bass guitar is undoubtedly the result of a team effort; pickup types, string gauges, scale lengths and bridge designs are just a handful of things to consider. But arguably one of the biggest contributing factors is the choice of wood for the body, neck and fretboard, not least because they make up 90% of the construction of your guitar! Different combinations can yield different results, and while pickups, hardware and other components can be changed in time, tonewood stays put once it’s assembled. Different manufacturers tend to have their favoured wood choices, but in recent years the industry has seen a shift in trends. In this article we'll take a look at some of the most popular options available on the market today!
2 May 2018 - 6 min read
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Acoustic Guitar Tonewood Guide
Tonewoods are arguably the most important factor to consider when building or choosing an acoustic guitar. They play a huge part in the tonal characteristics of your instrument, not to mention the aesthetics and feel. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the most popular tonewood options for acoustic guitars, and how each section of the guitar is affected!
2 May 2018 - 17 min read
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Ever Wondered How To Re-string A Bigsby?
Click here for the ultimate guide to re-stringing your Bigsby-equipped guitar including the famous capo trick. You'll learn about the mechanics of the Bigsby trem system and why it can be so hard to re-string but with a little time you can overcome the monster that is the Bigsby.
18 Apr 2018 - 4 min read
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Everything you need to know about the Floyd Rose
In this article, we look at everything you need to know when choosing a guitar with a Floyd Rose system. It's quite a different beast to your average hardtail or vintage tremolo, so its worth getting clued up on this popular guitar tremolo system.
17 Apr 2018 - 10 min read
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What Is Tube Amp Bias And Why Should I Care?
If you've ever asked yourself what Tube Amp Bias actually is and want information on why you should know then click here to read our article! We look into what it means to over-bias or under-bias your amp and how to optimise your valve amp for the best possible guitar tone!
16 Apr 2018 - 4 min read
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What is a Killswitch on an Electric Guitar?
The mystical killswitch is a term often bandied about when talking about guitar heroes such as Tom Morello and Van Halen but isn't understood by everyone. Click here to learn more about the killswitch and why you should get one installed on your guitar!
15 Apr 2018 - 3 min read
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Why is it so hard to find a Left Handed Guitar?
In this article, we identify the reasons why left handed guitars are so difficult to find for frustrated southpaws! We'll be taking a close look at production methods and the difficulties manufacturers can face, whilst also highlighting brands that do cater for lefties.
23 Mar 2018 - 5 min read
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How Long Does It Take To Restring a Bigsby & Floyd Rose?
Bigsby and Floyd Rose guitar tremolos are notorious for being difficult to restring. But, which of these tricky two is faster to setup? In this article, we find out exactly that!
20 Mar 2018 - 7 min read
