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Crafting the Perfect Custom Pickguard

Guitarists know that a pickguard (aka: scratchplate) can do more than just protect an instrument’s finish—it also plays a big role in its aesthetic. Here at Armstrong Music we’re proud to...

Crafting the Perfect Custom Pickguard

Guitarists know that a pickguard (aka: scratchplate) can do more than just protect an instrument’s finish—it also plays a big role in its aesthetic. Here at Armstrong Music we’re proud to...

Unlocking the Mysteries of Guitar Locking Machine Heads

Unlocking the Mysteries of Guitar Locking Machi...

Selecting the Right Locking Machine Heads for Your Guitar When in search of tuning stability, easy string changes, and overall performance, locking machine heads are a popular choice for many guitarists. If...

Unlocking the Mysteries of Guitar Locking Machi...

Selecting the Right Locking Machine Heads for Your Guitar When in search of tuning stability, easy string changes, and overall performance, locking machine heads are a popular choice for many guitarists. If...

How to Wire Up a Pure Tone Jack Socket for Improved Tone

How to Wire Up a Pure Tone Jack Socket for Impr...

When it comes to achieving the best possible sound from your guitar, every component matters, including something as seemingly small as the jack socket. The Pure Tone Jack Socket is...

How to Wire Up a Pure Tone Jack Socket for Impr...

When it comes to achieving the best possible sound from your guitar, every component matters, including something as seemingly small as the jack socket. The Pure Tone Jack Socket is...

Gotoh Locking Machine Heads Close Up Headstock

Guitar Machine Head Bushings: What You Need To ...

If you are thinking about changing your guitar machine heads it's important to consider a few key points before diving in with a string winder and screwdriver. Of course, if you are simply replacing...

Guitar Machine Head Bushings: What You Need To ...

If you are thinking about changing your guitar machine heads it's important to consider a few key points before diving in with a string winder and screwdriver. Of course, if you are simply replacing...

Anatomy Of A Guitar Pickup

Anatomy Of A Guitar Pickup

As musicians, most of us are a little tone crazy. Even though we might be getting a good sound out of our instrument, we just know that it could be...

Anatomy Of A Guitar Pickup

As musicians, most of us are a little tone crazy. Even though we might be getting a good sound out of our instrument, we just know that it could be...

Selecting The Right Pots and Capacitors For Your Guitar

Selecting The Right Pots and Capacitors For You...

Guitarists are notorious for their "do-it-yourself" attitude towards instrument maintenance and customization. Most of us won't hesitate to take our guitar apart at the first opportunity if it means avoiding...

Selecting The Right Pots and Capacitors For You...

Guitarists are notorious for their "do-it-yourself" attitude towards instrument maintenance and customization. Most of us won't hesitate to take our guitar apart at the first opportunity if it means avoiding...