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My epi has a mahogany neck and body, and it seems like every time I pick it up, there is an issue with having to retune. An acquaintance has a gib and says he has the same problem, especially if there is a change in temperature and humidity. Are woods that sensitive to temp and humidity? I also...

My Epiphone LP does not seem to want to stay in tune, no matter what I do. I checked out the stop bar and there is a 1/4 inch space between the body of the guitar and the bottom of the stop bar stud on both sides at the rear. This tells me that it's allowing the stop bar to lean forward which...

Okay, another dumb question. My Yamaha and Epiphone both have the output jack at the base of the guitar, which makes it pretty easy to disconnect...especially if you trip over the cord or stretch just a little too far. Does anyone know if there are "cord keepers" made to secure the cord to the...

Okay, here's a dumb question...could a Marshall head be used with a Fender combo amp? Or would that be like mixing Ford and Chevrolet parts? I thought the Marshall head might serve as a pre-amp.

Just noticed that the Dean Vendetta XM is available for like $100. Has anyone had any experience with the Dean line? The body is supposed to be made out of Paulownia, a Chinese wood, a new one to me. Would appreciate any input.

Okay, No matter what I do, I cannot lower the bass on my Yamaha. Tried fiddling with the amps settings, but then it sounds like I am playing in a tin can. Could it be the pups? Pots? Or should I use this little axe to start a camp fire? Apache

Has anyone had any experience with the TB-5 Duncan Custom in the bridge? It was also suggested that I put an SSL-5 in the neck and SSL-5 rw/rp in the middle. I am looking for the late 60s early 70s sound from a Yamaha Eterna, and really don't know if the cost is worth the effort. The little...

Okay folks, I was out of the loop for forty (yes, 40) years, and just recently decided to start playing again. When I quit...it was playing a Strat and Twin Reverb, which I sold (duhhh) while touring S.E. Asia... so I guess I am starting over. Recently bought a Fender FM 212R, and a Yamaha...