Fingerboard Stories
Could this be America’s greatest contribution to pop music? When we think of music born in America, there are certain things that immediately come to mind. There are the standard genres that were born in the United States, such as...
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Let’s talk tonewoods (as I duck behind my desk). Yes, we know that the topic brings up... shall we say... spirited discussions online in guitar forums and comment sections all over the World Wide Web. While some may say they...
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Playing With Wood Picks Of all the things guitarists can be particular about, picks have to be at the top of the list. Once you get used to one, using another can be almost crippling for some players, myself included....
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When looking at a guitar’s specs, most will check out the wood, the electronics, the colour, the fret metal and a whole other host of stats that rival most football, baseball and hockey cards combined. However, show of hands here,...
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A few months ago, I watched a video of Nick Offerman talking about getting started in woodworking. The first project that they do? A cutting board. Yep, a simple cutting board where students can learn basic cuts, sanding and finishing....
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