Our Complete list of Guitar and Amplifier Tips
- Blues Junior - BillM Mods
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I have been using Blues Juniors for several years on pro gigs, session work, and in open mic situations. Th BJ is a good, reliable little amp, but
like many other guitarists, I wished that the amp had a bit more gain, better tone.... More
- Shake Rattle & Buzz 101 Part 1
- Here’s the skinny on frets and playability from a Luthier’s perspective. When a string is plucked, it responds by vibrating and undulating in sort of an elliptical manner, with the greatest amount of travel at the center point between where the string made contact with a particular fret.... More
- Shake Rattle & Buzz 101 Part 2
- …as we all know, many stringed instruments do not employ frets, and there are advantages and disadvantages within both realms. It is less difficult to achieve intonation of notes and scales on a fretted versus a fretless instrument, and playing chords can be much easier, and less of a strain on the hand....More
- The Truss Rod
- The intent of a neck adjustment rod, or “Truss Rod” is to counteract the bending and compression of wood fibers due to forces (eg) guitar and bass strings, humidity, cold and heat on the neck. Would you believe that a set of electric guitar strings in the gauge of .010 - .046 when tuned to standard pitch.... More
