Tech Talk

There’s more than one way to tune a guitar, you know. Here are some of the more noteworthy alternate tuning configurations …

It happens. Not often, but it happens. Here’s what a blown speaker is, what it sounds like, what has gone wrong and what you can do …

Why does a guitar with only one pickup have a pickup switch? Good question. Here’s the answer …

A simple but highly effective principle to keep in mind when tuning your guitar or bass …

When guitar shopping, you’re bound to run across mention of alnico pickups. What does that mean?

Why are guitars tuned in a series of fourths and a single major third? And how long has this been going on?

A brief survey of the various finish methods used on Fender instruments.

A lot of guitars will be flying around—literally—this holiday season. A word here about getting your axe on and off your flight safe and sound …

If you’re new to the Stratocaster guitar, you’re bound to wonder about the workings of its pickup selector switch. Allow us to explain …

Here’s what they are. And how they work. And why you should probably have one …