The pickups assigned to the different positions on an electric guitar's toggle switch are preset by the maker, and tweaking them involves breaking out the soldering iron and lots of experimenting. The ...
There’s a story that goes something like this: Chet Atkins was playing his guitar when someone remarked, ‘that guitar sounds great!’ Mr. Atkins immediately stopped playing and asked, ‘how does it ...
Tweaking your tone by changing the pickups on your six-string studio workhorse isn't the easiest of tasks and can be a real time sink. Australia's Pratley Guitars has designed a quick change system ...
There’s a story that goes something like this: Chet Atkins was playing his guitar when someone remarked, ‘that guitar sounds great!’ Mr. Atkins immediately stopped playing and asked, ‘how does it ...
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. The best guitarists know that when it comes to gear, ...
Fender is a historic American brand and many of its most prized instruments are still built in California. Yet some of its most hotly discussed releases originate from the other side of the world.
Sunday Oct. 5 saw McMahon Stadium’s Red and White Club host the 11th annual Calgary Guitar Show. The show touts itself as a ...