The original Telecaster bridge design is one of the defining features of a Telecaster. Purists will say not to mess with perfection. But there’s another school of thought that loves the Tele bridge, but sees that improvements can be made with a 6 Saddle bridge (gasp!). Before you make the jump, let’s consider the choice …
When we think of an Ebony fingerboard, we usually think of a smooth, jet black guitar fretboard. But today’s Ebony guitar fretboard is showing more and more visual variation, so much so that it has a host of new names: In this article, we’ll discuss the current state of Ebony wood used for guitar fretboards, …
Don’t feel bad if you haven’t heard of Casein, because I hadn’t either. And, I had no idea that guitar picks can be made from the stuff. The pick we are reviewing in this article is the D’Addario Casein Standard guitar pick, which is part of D’Addario’s line of Casein picks. I’d never even heard …
You may have noticed that we’ve been reviewing guitar picks lately. And why not? A great guitar pick is arguably the most cost effective way to modify your tone. Guitarists didn’t always appreciate the difference that a pick can make, and some of you still don’t. Because of this, we thought it wise to discuss …
If you’ve read our review of the Quilter SuperBlock US, you know we really like this amp. We found the SuperBlock good sounding and straightforward to use, but at the same time very flexible. This is in part due to the three “voices” available, accessed by Quilter’s Voice toggle switch. Each setting is based on …
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The new 700 Series from Taylor is evidence of Taylor’s ongoing commitment to sustainable woods. Taylor has always been a forward-looking company, and in recent years, has invested in finding sustainable sources of existing tonewood, as well as to identify new types of wood that can be used for guitars. The new Taylor 724ce, part …
The PRS SE A50E is an acoustic-electric guitar from PRS. It is part of the PRS Angelus series, which is known for quality craftsmanship at very reasonable prices. Although PRS is famous for their electric guitars, it’s clear that they put a lot of thought into the Angelus series. We feel that it can be …
The tonewood debate between Sapele and Mahogany represents the old guard (Mahogany) vs. the new kid (Sapele). While their physical appearance is often similar, there are some differences that you should be aware of. In this article, we will be discussing the differences in tone between Mahogany vs. Sapele when used on acoustic guitars. What …
Rosewood vs. Mahogany is a popular topic of discussion among lovers of acoustic guitars. This is because Rosewood and Mahogany are two of the most sought-after tonewoods used in acoustic guitar construction. While both are known for their warm and resonant tones, they have distinct differences that make them unique. Rosewood Rosewood is a dense …
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