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Not sure what to buy the guitarist in your life? Here are practical, affordable gift ideas they will actually use, from picks…

A second-hand guitar can be a great deal, or an expensive mistake. Use this checklist to inspect the neck, frets, electronics and…

Clip-on, pedal or phone app? Each type of guitar tuner has its place. Here is how they differ, which suits you best…

Your cable is part of your signal chain, and yes, it can change your sound. Here is why, what to look for…

Yamaha has launched the Matteo Mancuso Signature Revstar RS20MM: a chambered, flame-topped Revstar with DiMarzio pickups and gold hardware. Here are the…

Scratchy volume knobs, a crackling output jack or a constant hum? Here is what causes the most common guitar electronics noises and…

A strap slipping off a strap button is the most common way guitars get dropped. Strap locks prevent it. Here is how…

After filing for bankruptcy, Höfner, maker of the famous 500/1 violin bass, has been taken over by GEWA Music with Thomann as…

A clean guitar looks better, plays smoother and lasts longer. Here is the simple everyday care that keeps your guitar in good…

Action is the height of your strings above the frets, and it makes a huge difference to how a guitar plays. Here…