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A group of PRS SE electric guitars, including (L-R) a Santana, Custom 24 and a Tremonti, taken on October 4, 2016
Why do PRS Guitars have a 25-inch scale length? Paul Reed Smith explains

By Janelle Borg Published

The iconic guitar builder sought to differentiate himself from the likes of Fender and Gibson… and overhauled the specs of his early designs to do so

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Electric Guitars
Justin Hawkins, surrounded by Laney amplifiers
Justin Hawkins on why he’s not convinced by alternate tunings

By Phil Weller Published

Hawkins believes that E standard offers plenty of opportunity for expression

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Guitarists
Gene Simmons with his new signature Gibson G2 Thunderbird bass
Gene Simmons says Kiss was one of the first bands to take downtuning into the mainstream

By Janelle Borg Published

Dropped and downtunings became a defining characteristic of many ’90s guitar bands, but Simmons explains how and why downtuning became an integral part of Kiss' live act

Bassists
someone tuning a guitar
An intrepid guitar researcher has assembled an exhaustive list of 100 alternate tunings – and he's just getting started

By Matt Owen Published

Stuck for ideas? Feeling uninspired? Not sure how to relight your six-string spark? George Howlett's comprehensive collection of global altered tunings is sure to help

Music Industry
TGR341 How To Tune a Guitar
How to tune an electric guitar with a tuner

By Chris Bird Published

Learn the names of the strings and which way to turn the tuners

Beginner Lessons
How to make your guitar stay in tune
How to make your guitar stay in tune

By James Uings, Chris Bird Published

Look after your gear and it will look after you. Here are a few tips to ensure your guitar is in perfect pitch for longer

Lessons
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The ultimate guitar tuning guide: expand your mind with these advanced tuning techniques

By George Howlett Published

Go deep with this multi-pronged, hyper-accurate approach to tuning your guitar

Guitar Setup