The Fender Jaguar®, along with combat boots and flannel is probably best remembered for its role during the grunge period of the late '80s, early '90s. Like the music and subculture it spawned, the guitar at first glance looks the...
The Gibson Firebird® has to be one of the more unusual yet visually appealing guitar body shapes ever created. And, while commonly associated with blues guitarists such as Johnny Winter, the Firebird® is arguably one of the more versatile offset-body...
Originally conceived as an inexpensive student guitar, the Mustang® due to its manufacturing quality, affordability and the unique, quirky look became a fixture of the alternative music scene during the ’90s. In this article, we'll take a closer look at:...
Interested in building your own PRS® style guitar? While Fender® and Gibson® are arguably the best known electric guitar manufacturers of the current bunch, PRS® is considered a close third in most guitarists eyes thanks to the classic and instantly...
The single-cut LP-style guitar kit is a very popular choice for DIY guitar builders. A number of guitar brands offer their own versions of this style of guitar. The most famous examples being Gibson's Les Paul®, PRS® singlecut, Ibanez® ART series and ESP® LTD EC series. But...
DIY Kit guitars are notorious for requiring some adjustment before being ready to play. There are a number of things you will need to do prior to playing your new guitar including adjustments to the neck using the truss rod to reduce warping or bowing, adjusting the nut to set the action and setting the guitar's intonation.
Telecasters® are synonymous with the birth of electric guitars. In fact the humble 'Tele®' (first known as the 'Broadcaster®' was the first commercial electric guitar out of the Fender® stables and its enduring legacy is a testament to its unique tone and design. As a result Telecaster® DIY Guitar Kits are popular with kit guitar builders.
For guitar players, whether professional or just starting out, having the right guitar tools really helps to maintain your instrument and get the best out of it at all times, in terms of tone and playability. The GIGmate PRO Guitar...
