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How to set up a Gibson Les Paul and make it play like a dream
In this guide, we share our favourite tips on how to set up a Gibson Les Paul and make it play like a dream.
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Nitro vs Poly Guitar Finishes: Pros and Cons
Nitro vs Poly. Which is better? In the guitar world, the finish debate continues. Guitar Bomb looks at the Pros and Cons of each
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The Passive DI Box: Your Guitar’s Best Friend for Studio & Stage
A guitarist’s guide to the passive DI box. Learn how to eliminate noise, match impedance, and choose the right model for your live or studio setup. No power required!
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How to Buy Vintage Guitar Gear on a Budget: Scoring Vintage Tone Without Breaking the Bank
Discover the secrets to scoring killer vintage guitar gear without emptying your wallet. Learn tips on where to shop, how to haggle, and how to identify hidden gems.
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The Pro Mod: Why Your Wiring Harness Matters More Than Your Pickups
Don’t waste money on expensive pickups until you’ve fixed what’s under the hood. Discover why upgrading your wiring harness is the single most cost-effective way to transform a budget Squier or Epiphone into a tonal powerhouse.
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$1 DIY Amazon Fuzz Pedal: High-Gain Tone for the Price of a Candy Bar
Can you really build a fuzz pedal for a dollar? Discover the “dirt cheap” DIY secret using an LM386 mono amp. Step-by-step guide and components list included inside.
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Top 5 Distortion and Overdrive Pedals and How To Use Them
Stop turning your knobs to ten! Learn how to master the top 5 overdrive and distortion pedals with expert settings for the Proco Rat, Boss BD-2, and more.
Effects Pedals
Why You Should Have a Compressor Pedal in Your Rig
Demystify the compressor pedal. Learn how this powerful but misunderstood effect can polish your guitar tone and bring your sound to life.
Effects Pedals
The Filthiest Guitar Fuzz Tone: A Beginner’s Guide to Sonic Destruction
Unleash sonic chaos! Discover the filthiest guitar fuzz tone and the dirtiest fuzz pedals (Big Muff, Fuzz Factory, etc.). Learn tricks to make your fuzz even dirtier and more destructive.
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Easy Guitar Lesson – Unlock a Decade of Guitar Secrets in 10 Minutes
Easy Guitar Lesson: Guitar Pro Tips: A 10-Minute Masterclass – Discover the secrets to playing smooth solos, & crafting captivating melodies
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Mastering the Guitar Fretboard: A Beginner’s Guide
In this guide, we’ll take a deep dive into mastering the guitar fretboard, breaking it down into manageable steps
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The Ultimate Shoegaze Pedal Guide: Building the “Wall of Sound”
Master the Wall of Sound with our 2025 shoegaze pedal guide. Find the best fuzz, reverb, and shimmer for MBV, Slowdive, Wisp, and Mk.gee inspired tones.
Effects Pedals
The 12 Guitar Tones of Christmas: A Gearhead’s Guide to Holiday Magic
Unwrap the ultimate holiday gear guide with “The 12 Guitar Tones of Christmas.” From glassy “Silver Bell” cleans to ethereal “Silent Night” ambient swells, discover the pedals and settings needed to bring seasonal magic to your fretboard.
Guitar
Behringer TM300 the $25 Guitar Pedal Offers Tube Amp Modeling for Home Recording
Get 27 classic tube amp tones for under $30! The Behringer TM300 offers authentic amp modeling, 3 gain modes, and 3 mic placements for easy home recording.
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Kirklees Guitar School Building a Community: From Local Hub to Global Online Academy
Learn from the best! We interview James Kuhnel and George Loveridge of Kirklees Guitar School. Discover how these working guitarists went from teaching locally to a worldwide audience with their new global tuition and podcast.
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How to set up your Stratocaster trem
How to set up your Stratocaster floating trem. From vintage trems to modern locking systems and everything in between
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How to set up your Jazzmaster Trem System – A Complete Guide
How to set up your Jazzmaster trem. Guitar Bomb’s top tips for getting your Fender Jazzmaster or Jaguar trem system to play ball.
Editor’s-Pick
Top 10 Halloween Guitar Riffs to Get You in the Spooky Spirit
Top 10 Halloween Guitar Riffs – Ready to rock out this Halloween? Check out our top 10 guitar riffs to create the ultimate spooky playlist.
How To
How to Smash a Guitar: The Ultimate Guide to Guitar Destruction!
How to Smash a Guitar – This guide provides step-by-step instructions on how to do it if you were so inclined.
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Decoding the Fretboard: What is Guitar Tab?
What is guitar tab? Learn how to read guitar tablature, a simplified music notation for guitar. This guide covers the basics of tab, including strings, frets, common symbols, and its advantages for learning guitar.
Bands
Jack White’s Gear: Unveiling the Minimalist Mastermind’s White Stripes Arsenal
Dive deep into Jack White’s minimalist guitar and amp setup used during The White Stripes! Explore the iconic gear behind his raw sound, from the Airline “JB Hutto” to the Silvertone amp. Learn how his gear choices influenced modern music!
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Unlock Your Sound: The Solo Artist’s Guide to One Mic Recording
Capturing acoustic guitar and vocals with one mic can be a challenge, but it’s entirely possible to get a great sound at home.
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Tune Up Your Guitar: A DIY Guide to Truss Rod and Intonation
Fix Your Guitar, Fast! Learn how to adjust your guitar’s truss rod and intonation to eliminate buzzing and improve playability.
Bands
Jeff Buckley Guitar Gear – A Deep Dive into Grace
Jeff Buckley Guitar Gear. Buckley was a major influence on many musicians and guitarists. We take a deep dive into the gear he used.
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