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FENDER Telecaster SS Alder Body Replacement One of the first thing you’ll notice when it comes to electric guitar bodies is that they come in two main flavors: Ash and Alder. Why are ash and alder such popular choices? Where do they come from? Is one better than the other?  Yesterday we took a look at Ash so today...

Guitars made from ash, such as this Butterscotch Blonde Telecaster, take translucent finishes particularly well. One of the first thing you’ll notice when it comes to electric guitar bodies is that they come in two main flavors: Ash and Alder. Why are ash and alder such popular choices? Where do they come from? Is one better than the other...

The Jim Dunlop Crybaby Classic Wah is has been a staple for musicians since its creation! Welcome to Tone Tips Part 4! In this series, we're going to help those of you out there learn how find and create pretty much any tone imaginable! It’s not as hard as you might think. It's all about learning the key players...

MARSHALL JVM215C 50W Guitar Combo Amplifier Welcome to Tone Tips Part 3! In this series, we're going to help those of you out there learn how find and create pretty much any tone imaginable! It’s not as hard as you might think. It's all about learning the key players involved in tone, their signature sound and how they react...

Welcome to Tone Tips Part 2! In this series, we're going to help those of you out there learn how find and create pretty much any tone imaginable! Its not as hard as you might think. It's all about learning the key players involved in tone, their signature sound and how they react when paired with each other. We're talking...