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October 14, 2026
Dumble, the most mythical name in guitar amps, is officially taking orders again. Here is what the Dumble Preservation Society is offering…
October 13, 2026
Tuning, playing, retuning, again and again? Here are the eight most common reasons a guitar won’t stay in tune, and what a…
October 11, 2026
YouTube makes a guitar setup look like a ten-minute job. Here is why DIY adjustments often make things worse, and the mistakes…
October 9, 2026
That rattle when you play is called fret buzz. Here is what causes it, what the pattern of the buzz tells a…
October 8, 2026
Buzzing strings, sore fingers, a guitar that will not stay in tune? These are the nine most common signs your guitar is…
October 7, 2026
Fender says it will now focus only on large manufacturers in its Stratocaster copyright campaign. Here is what has changed since the…
October 6, 2026
Ever wondered what actually happens when you drop your guitar off for a setup? Here is what we check, adjust and clean,…
October 5, 2026
When the heating comes on, your guitar neck starts to move. Here is what dry winter air does to neck relief and…
May 27, 2026
Armed with a German court ruling, Fender has sent cease and desist letters to boutique builders making S-style guitars. Here is what…
May 27, 2026
Most guitar “lemon oil” is mineral oil with a lemon scent. Here is what is actually in it, why a beeswax and…

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