Specifications – how it all ties together
Does the wood matter in an electric guitar? What defines a great finish? Why do some instruments play better than others? Which pickups are the best fit for my guitar?
Let’s bust some myths! This collection of articles addresses questions that I see repeating endlessly in discussions related to different aspects and details of electric guitars and basses.
How to choose the right neck profile?
about neck profiles
Understanding the electric guitar pickup
understanding magnetic pickups
Fretwork taken to another level
about fret sizes and fretwork
Alder – it sounds just right
thermally aged alder
Arctic birch – the rare gold of forests in Finland
thermally aged arctic birch
What matters in a guitar bridge?
bridge talk in depth
Custom inlay – an ancient art form reimagined
the art of inlay
Ebony – for master craftsmen only
the mythical ebony
What makes a great guitar finish?
all about guitar finishes
Hardware – every little detail matters
what matters in hardware
Nut – the little part of essential importance
nut essentials
What affects guitar playability?
playability and feel
Thermally aged rock maple
thermally aged rock maple
Rosewood – smooth sound, feel and looks
east indian rosewood
Spanish cedar – shaking the tree of tradition
the secret of spanish cedar
The secret of thermally aged tonewood
thermally aged tonewood
Tone talk – does the wood matter?
does tonewood matter?