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Guitar Workbench 94

Learn how to set up and mod your guitar gear, and how to make the tones in your head a reality with Guitar Workbench guides.
5 years ago Guitar Workbench

Building a Guitar, Part 2: Choosing Body and Neck Wood

When constructing a guitar, one of the most important aspects to consider is the wood that the body and neck are made from. With the massive array of wood species available today to choose from, it can no doubt be a seriously difficult decision to make. But have no fear – this wood buying guide […]

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5 years ago Guitar Workbench

Overdrive vs. Distortion vs. Fuzz

Overdrive. Distortion. Fuzz. We’ve all heard the terms before. But how exactly are they different? While there are players whouse the words interchangeably, there are distinctive differences between the three types of signal clipping. When I first started playing, the word “distortion” covered the entire gamut of clipping tones. I knew Kurt Cobain used a distortion […]

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5 years ago Guitar Workbench

A Primer on Power Tubes

As you gaze lovingly into the warm glow of the tubes in your favorite amp, you may wonder: “What exactly do these glorified lightbulbs have to do with powering my amp, let alone shaping my tone?” The answer to that question is: “a lot.” Each type of power tube, whether EL34, KT88, 6L6 or otherwise, has drastically different […]

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6 years ago Guitar Workbench

Confessions of a Guitar Synthesis Addict

Nobody says, “when I grow up, I want to be a guitar synthesis addict.” Well, my name is David, and I have been addicted to guitar synthesis for quite some time now. My own journey through pursuing “synthesizer” sounds on my guitar began with a major realization at a buddy’s show at the Burlington in […]

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6 years ago Guitar Workbench

How to Deck or Block Your Tremolo

As one of the most distinctive features on perhaps the most famous (and most imitated) guitars ever, the floating tremolo system as found on the Fender Stratocaster (and other guitars like it) is one of the most-played hardware systems out there. The system allows players to create natural, fluttering vibrato, akin to what early jazz and blues […]

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6 years ago Guitar Workbench

Building a Guitar, Part 1: Choosing Hardware

Welcome to Part 1 of how to build a parts guitar! Over this series of posts, I will be doing a general walkthrough on how to choose parts, with several guides on how to do basic DIY guitar work at home. I certainly know when assembling your own custom guitar, or simply modifying a guitar […]

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6 years ago Guitar Workbench

Polish up on Fret Maintenance

A lot of guitarists are vigilant about changing strings and adjusting their guitar’s truss rod, action and intonation with a good setup, but there’s something to be said about keeping your gear clean. Everyone has that friend who asks to try out your guitar, then hands it back with the fretboard feeling like it was left […]

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6 years ago Guitar Workbench

Go With the (Signal) Flow

Setting up your pedalboard involves a little more thought than just trying to fit everything together like a real-life game of Tetris. When using two or more pedals, experimenting with signal flow often results in significant differences in your tone. In this edition of Guitar Workbench, we’re taking a closer listen to how overdrive pedals […]

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7 years ago Guitar Workbench

Setting Your Pickup Height

Guitar forums are rife with posts about topics like how different woods resonate, what bridge setup gives you the most sustain and what nut material you should go with. Sure, all those factors can affect your tone, but if you break an electric guitar down to its simplest parts, what is really creating the sound […]

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