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Electric Guitar String Gauge: What Should You Use?
Confused about electric guitar string gauges? Discover how the thickness of your strings affects tone, playability, and tuning - and find the perfect set for your style.
4 Jul 2025 - 13 min read | 21 min watch
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’50s, ’60s and ’70s Fender Strats: What’s The Difference?
What are the differences between ’50s, ’60s and ’70s Fender Stratocasters? Join us for a look at how each decade shaped the iconic Strat’s tone, feel, and style - and find the perfect model for your sound.
1 Jul 2025 - 11 min read | 31 min watch
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British vs. American Amps – What’s The Difference?
In this article, we compare the tonal qualities and features of some top British and American amps! Question is, who makes them better?
27 Jun 2025 - 9 min read | 60 min watch
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Fixed Bridge vs Floating Bridge – Which One Is Right For You?
The electric guitar bridge plays a major role in the style, stability and playing use of your instrument. Floating and fixed bridge types have their pros and cons. Let's explore what the best choice is for you!
27 Jun 2025 - 9 min read
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Boost, Overdrive, Distortion & Fuzz: A Beginner’s Guide to Gain Pedals
Add a pinch of spice or a large dose of heat to your tone. What are these guitar pedals? What's the difference? And what should you buy? Read on to find out.
27 Jun 2025 - 14 min read | 86 min watch
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What Are Fender & Squier FSR Guitars?
Unique, upgraded, and limited-edition, Fender FSR guitars take the models you love in exciting and weird new directions. Explore what makes them so special with Andertons.
25 Jun 2025 - 7 min read | 65 min watch
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Fender Jaguar vs. Jazzmaster: What’s the Difference?
Fender's original offset body guitars, the Jaguar and the Jazzmaster, may look similar, but there are several key differences that set them apart. Find out here!
25 Jun 2025 - 9 min read | 163 min watch
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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!
25 Jun 2025 - 9 min read | 17 min watch
