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6 easy electric guitar mods

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

Electric Guitars
How to install a rubber bridge

The rubber bridge is the hottest trend in indie guitar and a cheap mod to try – here’s how to install one on your electric guitar

By Dave Burrluck published

Used on recordings by everyone from Phoebe Bridgers to The National and Taylor Swift, the rubber bridge generates short-sustaining, almost otherworldly voices from an otherwise regular guitar

Electric Guitars
VegaTrem VT2

VegaTrem VT2 Telecaster Tremolo review

By Dave Burrluck published

Unless it’s a Bigsby, whammy bars on Telecasters have been considered close to sacrilegious. Until now...

Electric Guitars
Fender Telecaster

20 ways to improve your Telecaster

By Huw Price published

The Fender Telecaster offers more scope for modding than any other electric guitar. Here are our top tips for curing common problems, improving playability and customizing your Tele tone

Electric Guitars
Les Paul Standard vs Studio

20 ways to improve your Les Paul

By Huw Price published

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

Electric Guitars
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Is it worth modding a cheap guitar?

By Dave Burrluck published

Upgrades can elevate inexpensive guitars, but what should you consider before reaching for the parts catalog?

Guitars