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Relic treatment - hot or not?
The trend for "relicing", or (maybe more appropriately) "aging" guitars is a topic of constant discussion among guitar passionates. The idea behind is very simple - make a brand new...
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The importance of a proper guitar pick
The pick makes the connection, a glueing part between the picking hand and the guitar. That's why it is one of the most, if not the most, factors that will affect...
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Best boutique Stratocasters not made by Fender
How do you recognize a Stratocaster from other types of guitars? It’s a tricky question, to be honest. There is a clear dividing line between Stratocasters and Les Paul or...
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The most iconic guitar finishes
The journey of finding your perfect guitar is challenging, we know that. Besides all the specifications, which include technical details about the structure of the guitar and its sound, we...
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How does owning a Fender Custom Shop guitar feel like?
What exactly is the Fender Custom Shop division? There are a lot of misconceptions about Fender Custom Shop guitars. Considering almost 80 years of Fender’s history, Custom Shop as a...
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PRS Silver Sky - just a strat copy?
Since its introduction to the PRS line-up in 2018 Silver Sky, John Mayer's signature model has triggered extreme emotions in the guitar community. It was pretty visible right off the...
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