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Can we turn an Epiphone Flying V into a vintage Gibson unicorn? It’s easier than you might think
By Huw Price published
Using Chris Buck’s ’50s Epiphone Flying V, Huw Price demonstrates how you can take an affordable Epiphone and transform it into a relic’d Gibson. A little DIY Tom Murphy action, if you will…

Larry DiMarzio says his revolutionary bridge tweak pre-empted Van Halen’s own mods
By Phil Weller published
The guitar hero’s mods showed an intimate understanding of what makes a guitar sing, and they echoed thoughts DiMarzio was also having

“A slightly different and very usable character”: Radioshop Telecaster Wiring Mod review
By Dave Burrluck published
‘Modern’ Telecaster wiring, as it is so often called, is now 57 years old. But Radioshop Pickups has come up with a new spin, and we are very much here for it

Brian May reveals the off-the-wall Red Special mod from his pre-Queen days that he ended up removing
By Phil Weller published
The wild electronics upgrade didn't last for very long, but it can be heard on some of May's earliest pre-Queen recordings

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

This firm has invented a removable B-Bender that can be fitted to practically any acoustic
By Phil Weller published
The discovery comes from YouTuber Samurai Guitarist, who has been searching the internet for the wildest acoustic guitar gadgets available

Joe Satriani fears Eddie Van Halen will haunt him for what he’s done to his Frankenstein design
By Phil Weller published
Satch has shown off the heavily modded EVH Frankenstein he’ll be using to tackle Eddie's guitar parts on the Best Of All Worlds tour later this month

From de-glossing your neck to swapping out tuners, here are 6 easy ways to mod your electric guitar
By Total Guitar editors published
These small tweaks could make a big difference to your instrument
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