With the late-summer 2012 debut of the new American Vintage series ’65 Jazzmaster model, now seems like a good time to review the traditional Jazzmaster control layout …
Tech Talk
Power Up, Power Down
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When using preamps, power amps and other gear, make sure you turn everything on and off in the right order …
Cleaning Pots and Switches
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Noisy knob? Crackling switch? No problem …
Acoustic Vocabulary: Binding, Purfling, Marquetry and Kerfing
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Defining four related acoustic guitar construction terms you might run across …
“Jumpering” a ’59 Bassman®
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An easy way to use the venerable amp’s “normal” and “bright” channels together …
Open-Back and Closed-Back Speaker Enclosures
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There are two kinds of speaker cabinet in this world—open back and closed back. Here’s a primer on both.
Fret Sprout
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What it is. Why it happens. What to do.
Is it Tolex?
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That depends. The material covering your amp and case might or might not be …
Florentine and Venetian Cutaways: Which is Which?
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One is rounded and the other is pointy …
Fender Bullets™ Strings
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A look at the history and methodology behind Fender’s bullet-end string design.