William Baeck

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The Guitalele as an Extra Guitar Voice

By William Baeck Published

Guitars
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The Ukulele is Not the Enemy of Your Guitar

By William Baeck Published

Ukuleles
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The Beauty of Used Modeling Amps

By William Baeck Published

Guitar Amps
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To Buy New, or Buy Used?

By William Baeck Published

Simple question: Should you buy new or used? Simple answer: It’s complicated.

Guitar Gear
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Glass Nail Files (It’s All About Not Shredding)

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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How a Slide Taught Me to Make Up My Own Mind

By William Baeck Published

Accessories
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Hardshell Case or Gig Bag? It Depends on How You’ll Use It

By William Baeck Published

Several years ago, I was buying a new guitar from my local shop.

Accessories
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John 5 Talks Playing Guitar at Home

By William Baeck Published

Don’t try to pin down John 5’s style with a one-word label. A passionate metal guitarist, he’s also adept at bluegrass, country, jazz, western swingand flamenco.

Guitarists
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The Joy of Being a Hack Guitarist

By William Baeck Published

Guitarists
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Thoughts on Downsizing Your Gear

By William Baeck Published

Electric Guitars
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Thoughts on Caring for the Elderly (Guitar)

By William Baeck Published

What’s brown and sticky? Nope. Also nope.It’s a 60-year-old fretboard.

Guitars
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Are You Being Held Hostage by Your Guitar?

By William Baeck Published

Guitars
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Living With a Self-Destructive Guitar

By William Baeck Published

Electric Guitars
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Just Because It’s Broken Doesn’t Mean You Should Fix It

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: What’s on Your Goal List?

By William Baeck Published

What do a pre-war Martin, a blackface Deluxe Reverband Jimi Hendrix’s Flying V have in common?They're all on my guitar bucket list.

Guitar Gear
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Does Your Nitro Finish Matter? Maybe Not

By William Baeck Published

Guitars
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Are You a Headstock Snob? Meet the Egoless Guitar

By William Baeck Published

Electric Guitars
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The GAS Man: Your Guitar is Just One Link in the Tone Chain

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: Should You Buy That Vintage Wreck? Part 3

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: Should You Buy That Vintage Wreck? Part 2

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: Should You Buy That Vintage Wreck? Part 1

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: How to Upgrade Your Rig for 25 Cents

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: (Don't) Mind the Gap

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: What’s the Story?

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The GAS Man: Define Your Gear Milestones

By William Baeck Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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