Guitar Articles

Vintage gems on Craigslist (Leslie Rotating Baffles): The evolution of a vintage discovery in local classifieds is followed in the guitar forum. Two vintage Leslie rotating baffles evolve into a makeshift leslie cabinet.

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Guitar Modifications: Looking for better tone from your guitar? Check out these modifications.

A Short Guide to Group Improvisations: Jim Slansky, of jazzguitar.com discusses group improvisation

Doyle Bramhall II Interview - Smoking Stacks & a '64 Strat: Doyle Bramhall II finds the perfect tone and blazes....

Pat Metheny Interviews: A collection of interviews with the modern jazz master of guitar: Pat Metheny.

Guitar Wiring: Information on factory and modified wiring techniques for electric guitar

Tubes vs. Transistors: A scientific analysis revealing the differences between tubes and transistors in guitar amplifiers.

The SUNN Shack: Rich Briere provides us with a wealth of information on the amplifier that spawned the explosion of power line-ups throughout the '60s and '70s.

Dummy Loads, Tone & Fried Amps: This article attempts to clear up some of the confusion among players, techs, equipment manufacturers and the media, about load boxes, dummy loads, speaker emulators, simulators and the like.

Lowell George of Little Feat: Great interview, from Guitar Player magazine, with Lowell George about his beginnings, style & gear.

What Every Player Should Know about NOS Tubes: Are all NOS tubes the same? Not by a long shot. In Part 1 of this series, Mike Kropotkin spells out the basics on NOS vs. boutique tubes, and explains some facts about tubes.

A Stereo Guitar Speaker Cabinet: Discussions on uses for a stereo speaker cabinet.

On Soloing: Guitarist Randall Young discusses soloing.

Top 10 Tips: Recording a Home Demo

Marshall Myths: Marshall guitar amplifiers have attained a cult following, and their own set of inbred myths and legends, that needs only their one name to identify them. In this article, learn the facts about the beloved Marshall amplifiers.

Making the Complicated Simple - Jazz: Brian Gough strips jazz down to the basics and reveals that jazz does not have to be viewed as impossibly complex.

What you Need to Know about Amplifiers: Dave Boze, from Tonequest.com, offers a buyer's guide for purchasing old amps, great information on under-40-watt amps, and NOS tube information.

Holistic Guitar (by Kevin De Souza): For many guitarists the connection between technique and self expression is something that happens as if by magic, and can often take the player by surprise, like they were watching themselves from a third party prospective. This space has very strong Zen qualities and can be as rewarding as other forms of deep meditation. Unfortunately for many guitarists these times are few and far between.

Vintage Guitars: A great article about vintage guitars.

Inside a 1954 Fender Stratocaster

The Harmonic Minor Scale

Demystifying Laptop-Based Audio Recording: Marc Nutter discusses the rapidly growing interest in higher-resolution digital audio recording, and how it has led us to laptop recording for hobbyists & professionals.

Duncan Amps Schematic Resource: This is a great resource for amplifier Schematics. If you are looking to replicate a classic design of amplifiers, microphones, or get schematic information such as tube choices, then this is a great resource for you!

Audio Cables: This article, posted by Shavano Music Online, will provide some good information about cables for your inquiring mind.

Guitar Auction: A great site for guitar equipment auctions.