The art of relic’ing a Fender guitar – and why it’s harder than you think

Fender’s Chief Product Officer explains the science behind a relic job, and why for many players it’s the best chance they’ll ...
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Why the Perfect Upright Bass Pickup Didn’t Exist… And How I Built One That Actually Works!

Tired of pickups that can’t capture the subtlety of bowing or the punch of plucking, I set out to create something better.
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Build Your Own Humbucker Pickups — Step by Step Tutorial

Unlock the secrets of custom tone! We guide you through creating your own humbucker pickups, including materials, coil winding techniques, and final assembly. #DIYPickups #HumbuckerDIY #GuitarTone #Gu ...

John Fogerty walks Stephen Colbert through his iconic Acme Rickenbacker mods – which took inspiration from three British guitar greats

The Creedence Clearwater Revival legend was reunited with his Acme decades after he gave it away to a 12-year-old fan ...
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"He's a legend but he’s also a great person. When I met him, he had a guitar in his hand, and we started playing right away." How a punk rock hero helped Jimmy Cliff …

When Jimmy Cliff and Tim Armstrong teamed up, it continued a decades-long relationship between reggae and punk rock ...
PC Magazine

The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2025

What's the Difference Between Active Noise Cancellation and Passive Noise Isolation? Plenty of headphones and earphones claim to isolate or reduce noise, but that doesn't mean they offer proper ANC.