How To Spot A Fake Epiphone Les Paul
Most people will tell you only Gibsons get faked, but that fiction is exactly why it’s so easy to sell fake Epiphones! We talk you through what to look for.
Read MoreMost people will tell you only Gibsons get faked, but that fiction is exactly why it’s so easy to sell fake Epiphones! We talk you through what to look for.
Read MoreIn our Epiphone Les Paul Upgrade Guide, we go through every option for Les Paul mods, helping you fix only what needs it.
Read MoreIf you’re trying to play rocksmith without a real tone cable, there are a ton of options. We go through all of the best and most practical.
Read MoreOne of the things that can quickly kill strings is they pick up dirt from your fingers and from the air. For that reason most people in the know will wipe down their fretboards every time they go to put their guitar away. We walk you through some of the steps you can take to extend your strings lifespan.
Read MoreA lot of people avoid Floyd Rose bridges entirely because of the difficulty of restringing them, but with one small trick it can be as easy as a fixed bridge.
Read MoreIf floor space is at a premium, but you’re in a dorm or other rental with a “no drilling” policy, there’s hope at hand. With this simple process you can hang a guitar without drilling into the wall or doing any other damage. Let’s take a look.
Read MoreString guide for Gibson and Epiphone Les Paul style guitars – we walk you through the when, why and how to help you restring a Les Paul
Read MoreAre you looking to lower the action on your acoustic guitar? We walk you through all of the considerations and steps!
Read MoreIf you feel like getting your hands dirty, this is a good one.
Read MoreLooking to spruce up your axe? We walk you through the whole process – the easy way.
Read MoreWe look into the official releases, as well as emulators and other options for the guitar playing gamer!
Read MoreWe walk you through all your options – get all the gunk out of your tone.
Read MoreNeck dive is quite common in many popular guitar shapes, and can be a huge pain in the butt, or a simple fix depending on your approach. We go over the causes and some popular solutions to this issue.
Read MoreWe go through when and how to use a thumbpick, as well as our top choices
Read MoreKeeping your guitar’s body clean doesn’t have to be some labor of love. With a few simple items you can keep your guitar shining as it sings.
Read MoreWe go through all your strat mod and upgrade options for upgrading a strat, Fender, Squier or other from headstock to strap locks!
Read MoreOne of the best things you can do for your guitar playing is hook up to a computer, either to use it as a practice tool or to record your own songs. We walk you through what you need.
Read MoreWant to learn your guitar string names? Want to memorize the guitar string order? We have a variety of memory tricks that will glue these into your brain!
Read MoreIf you’re wondering how to get Clapton’s “woman tone” – or even just what it is – we have all the answers!
Read MoreElectrical interference is annoying at the best of times, but if your guitar amp is picking up the radio, it makes it pretty much unusable. We discuss how this happens, and how to solve it.
Read MoreWe walk through what you need to know.
Read MoreA guitar’s action is crucial to it’s playability, but a lot of guitarists are unaware of it’s effect on sound. We walk you through everything you need to know about action, including how to adjust for most bridge types.
Read MoreGuitar Center Trade In policies and prices are especially important now that used gear is at a premium. We ask – is it worth it?
Read MoreThere’s a ton of options for how to play a guitar with out an amp – we run you through all of our favorites, from PA speakers to pedals!
Read MoreAll the tricks and tools you’ll need for every step of the process – strap in.
Read More12 strings are a lot of fun, and not just in regular tuning! We walk you through a ton of options.
Read MoreA lot of people spend good money on a locking set of tuners – and then use them wrong! We show you the right way to restring a guitar with locking tuners.
Read MoreIf you’re planning on cranking the amp for your next practice session, or you’re finding passing cars showing up on your acoustic recordings, we have some tips to help you soundproof your space.
Read MoreHaving your pickups at the right height can have a marked effect on how your guitar sounds and plays. Let’s walk through it.
Read MoreNothing messes up a long sustained note at the end of a solo like a buzzing fret. We walk you through what causes fret buzz and how to fix it.
Read MoreThe first time you change your guitar’s strings, it can be quite intimidating. We ease you through the process with a step by step guide including images of everything you need to do.
Read MorePeople make guitars, people make pedals – but who makes cabs? Funnily enough, as far as guitar projects go, cabs are actually one of the cheapest and easiest to pull off. Let’s take a look.
Read MoreCapo snapped and you need one in a pinch? Or maybe you can’t afford one, but you really want to play along to that one Beatles tune you like? We’re going to walk you through a quick way to make a cheap capo in less than two minutes.
Read MoreAcoustic guitar strings are prone to making squeaking noises, but we have a handful of tips and tricks to keep them to a minimum.
Read MoreThe Gibson Les Paul is easily the most counterfeited guitar on the used market, but by keeping an eye on these 11 telltale signs, you can avoid picking up a fake.
Read MoreMost people will tell you playing a bass through a guitar amp is going to blow the speaker – but that’s not always the case. We go through some of the things to think about if you’re in a pinch with only a guitar amp.
Read MoreIf you’re interested in learning how to put a strap on a guitar with no buttons, come check out our guide to a couple of different ways of getting up and running.
Read MoreIf you’re sick of dealing with your floyd rose trem, or just want to take a break, here’s a fast and cheap way to make it act like a hardtail.
Read MoreLearning to read guitar tab opens a million doors, allowing you to learn just about any song you can think of, both from books and from any number of online tab sources. We walk you through everything you need to know.
Read MoreWe run you through the process of getting your acoustic looking clean as a whistle, from fretboard to strings to body.
Read MoreIntonation is key to a guitar’s playability, and understanding how it effects your guitar is key in getting the guitar out of the way of playing. We go over everything you need to know about intonation for a guitar.
Read MoreOne of the most daunting steps for guitarists who want to start doing their own maintenance is dealing with the truss rod, but really you’ve got to go out of your way to mess it up badly. We go over what a truss rod is, and how to use it to fix what’s bothering you.
Read MoreDon’t get caught out at your next gig looking like a dolt. We run over the essentials you shouldn’t leave home without.
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