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How Gibson’s Quick Connect pickups are the Les Paul mod anyone can do – no soldering required
As Gibson finally adds some Quick Connect pickups to its Pickup Shop lineup, we revisit this simple no-solder method to mod your Modern guitar
Never underestimate the impact of fretboard radius – it dramatically affects the way your guitar plays
Crucial to playing feel, radius applies to strings as well as fretboards – we explore the different ways it impacts the feel of your guitar
Guitar tuning pegs: everything you need to know about the machineheads that keep your guitar in tune
Whether you're looking to upgrade your guitar's tuning pegs, repair them, or just want to understand the differences between models, read on and let this guide demystify the tuning key
Everything you need to know about a guitar's action: what it is and how to adjust it on your electric guitar
It's time for action. What does it mean? And how should we set it on our guitars? There is no right or wrong answer, but getting it right can help you get the most from your instrument
Best guitar cleaning kits and tools 2025: keep your guitar looking and sounding sweet
Take a look at our expert pick of guitar cleaning and maintenance products to help keep your instrument in tip-top condition
15 ways to improve your Fender Stratocaster
Get your Strat playing and sounding better than ever with tips on improving tone, tuning stability and playability
How guitar frets evolved and changed the course of guitar-playing history
We obsess over pickups and tonewoods, but we rarely give frets the same attention. Given they affect playing feel, intonation and tone, maybe it's time to change all that…
20 ways to improve your Les Paul
Step this way for some modding inspiration that could revitalize the Gibson or Epiphone in your life, from new pickups and hardware to Bigsby installation
