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Connie Converse playing her acoustic guitar
She was a pioneering singer-songwriter – until she disappeared without a trace

By Janelle Borg Published

One of the first true singer-songwriters Connie Converse was an ill-fit for her own time. Decades on from her mysterious disappearance, her music is being pressed on vinyl by Jack White’s Third Man Records

Guitarists
A silhouetted guitar player with a stage light in the background. Photographed directly into the light to create flare
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

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Music Industry
Mark Wood (right) and Sam Orr with a Fender Telecaster
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

Guitarists
Fixes to make if your new guitar doesn't sound right: from tuners to tremolo units, nuts and string trees, many new guitars need some TLC to make them sound at their best.
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?

Guitar Setup
Harley Benton Guitar Kit
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

Electric Guitars
Mod Electronics Phase/Off
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

Effects & Pedals
Man building an electric guitar
Best DIY guitar kits: self-assembly project guitars for every budget

By Richard Blenkinsop Last updated

The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today

Guitars
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The Indie Idealist: DIY Demos (Part Two)

By Kaela Sinclair Published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The Indie Idealist: DIY Demos (Part One)

By Kaela Sinclair Published

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