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March 14, 2026
Fender vs Gibson: Battle of the Employee Guitars
Comparing two of the most unique guitars we've had in the shop; one Fender, one Gibson - both employee builds, both '60s, both one-of-a-kind.
Repairs & Mods
December 26, 2025
Addendum: The Accidental Brilliance of the Maestro Vibrola VMB-1-2
A broken vibrato is right twice a pitch.
History
November 12, 2025
Maestros & Side-Pulls & Bigsbys, oh my!
The development and timeline of Gibson's various vibratos in the '60s
Fender Offsets
September 27, 2025
We have the Mustangs and we're voting YES
A close-up look at Ben Gibbard's altered '70s Mustangs from Death Cab for Cutie & The Postal Service
History
September 24, 2025
Back in Time: Never Before Seen Images of the C.F. Martin Factory
A trip back in time to 1978, via a trove of never-before-seen photos courtesy of Tokai Gakki.
History
August 27, 2025
Bluegrass in Japan
How America's liveliest genre of roots music found a second life on the slopes of Mt. Fuji
History
July 13, 2025
Nobuhiro Mine: Guitar Guru and Surf Legend
Yamaha, Roland, Guyatone and a look at one of the Japanese guitar industry's (relatively) unsung heroes.
History
June 20, 2024
Queens of Tone: Abby Ybarra
Explore the extraordinary career of Abigail Ybarra, known as the "Queen of Tone," who handcrafted pickups for Fender's most iconic guitars. Discover how her meticulous craftsmanship and dedication shaped the…
History
June 20, 2024
Queens of Tone: Maricela Juarez
Explore the remarkable career of Maricela "MJ" Juarez, the mastermind behind iconic pickups for guitar legends like Billy Gibbons, Slash, and Eric Clapton. Discover her journey from an unlikely start to becoming the…
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