The tremolo on a Strat puts in tons of work each session. It’s only natural that this component will eventually wear out. You might also dislike the current tremolo bridge on your guitar and be looking for a high-quality replacement. Over the past few decades, there have been countless tremolo […]

When most people think about guitars, they’re thinking about a Strat. It’s one of the most recognizable shapes in the industry, even several decades after its first introduction. The Strat body is so popular that most guitar manufacturers offer a knockoff version of that design. If you’re interested in trying […]

It doesn’t have an official name, but we all know what it is. After you’ve played the guitar for some time, you’ll see what looks like water stains develop on the fingerboard. Most of those stains congregate around the frets. If you have rosewood or something lighter, the dark lines […]

Some pickups are branded as being “Duncan Designed” instead of being from Seymour Duncan. Are they made in the United States? Seymour Duncan makes an incredible pickup. Many guitar manufacturers request this equipment for their instruments, but the cost is prohibitive when creating a mid-level product. That’s why the Duncan […]

Older acoustic guitars often came with an adjustable bridge. A great example of this design comes from Hohner, where you had screws on both sides to raise and lower it. The goal of the adjustable design is that it makes it easier to get low action while playing. If you […]

When playing the guitar, you’ll find numerous musicians who like to use thumb picks as part of their playing style. You can also find many great players who have always used a flat pick for their playing needs. Both options allow a stringed instrument to sing notes and chords in […]