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I've spent 20 years as a touring guitarist. The live industry is broken – now it’s breaking musicians too
By Glen Phillips published
When an average gigging life includes permanent damage to financial, physical and mental wellbeing, it’s time to re-evaluate what the business is doing to the people who stand on stage

Metal guitarist commemorates late father by incorporating his ashes into his Fender Telecaster's neck
By Janelle Borg published
Mark Wood chose to honor his dad through something they were both passionate about: guitars

Having problems with your shiny new guitar? Try these fixes first
By Dave Burrluck published
Final quality control on new instruments can vary. Do we all need to learn to do a little DIY?

Harley Benton launches three new ‘build your own guitar’ kits – starting from $117
By Phil Weller published
Thomann’s budget gear firm extends its entry-level guitar-building kits with okoume and basswood six-strings inspired by V and Explorer shapes

Mod Electronics Phase/Off review – a phaser pedal so good you won't mind assembling it yourself
By Paul Riario published
For the DIY enthusiast with a steady hand on the soldering iron, this phaser from Mod Electronics might just do the job of one, two, or even three classic modulation units
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