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'Guitars, Cadillacs' Guitar Lesson: Play It Right
The boogie riff, the punchy strum, and the Telecaster snap behind the honky-tonk classic — broken down step by step.
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Guitar Intonation — Intonation Problems: Why Your Guitar Sounds Off Past the Third Fret
Open strings can be perfect and the upper frets still sour. Here is what intonation actually is, why it drifts, and how to check it at the bridge.
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Open G Tuning — Keith Richards and Open G: Why Five Strings Changed Rhythm Guitar
Keith Richards removed a string, tuned to open G, and rebuilt Rolling Stones rhythm guitar around five ringing strings. Here is what the tuning is and why it works.
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What Is a Luthier? The Craft Behind a Well-Set-Up Guitar
The word covers everyone from Stradivari's heirs to the person who fixes your buzzing nut. Here is what the trade actually does, and when you should hand over your guitar.