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7 Reasons Why Every Guitarist Should Own a 7-String

7 Reasons Why Every Guitarist Should Own a 7-String

You can find 7’s in just about any genre of music. Except for maybe Disco, but who cares about Disco.

Extreme Guitars ~ Minarik Guitars

Extreme Guitars ~ Minarik Guitars

So, where to go when you’re looking to plunge into something that’s wildly exciting? Well, there’s a company that’s been marching to its own beat, doing it’s own thing while everyone else is imitating old Fender and Gibson designs. When it comes to fresh and original, Minarik Guitars is the way to go.

Set-Through (Set-Thru) Neck – Best of 3 worlds!!

Set-Through (Set-Thru) Neck – Best of 3 worlds!!

Everything you ever wanted to know about Set-Through Necks! These necks can be found on some ESP / LTD models, as well as some Michael Kelly Models.

How to make your Line 6 Spider Valve sing like a Peavey 5150

How to make your Line 6 Spider Valve sing like a Peavey 5150

Boys & Girls – Watch me transform my Line 6 Spider Valve into a Peavey 5150!!! Enjoy & ROCK ON!!

You’d Better Get That Thing Looked At!

You’d Better Get That Thing Looked At!

The most common maintenance is called a set-up. This is basic ‘oil-change’ type maintenance that you want to get done twice a year with the change in seasons. It involves straightening out your neck (Guitars are made of wood. Those necks move whether you play them or not), a restring, and setting your intonation (making sure the thing plays in tune all over the neck). A good shop will offer a fret-file and leveling as well.

5 Guitar Builders You Need To Know!

5 Guitar Builders You Need To Know!

At The Tone King, we’re always keeping tabs of the next big thing in the music industry. Sometimes the next big thing comes from a big name like Fender or Gibson, but sometimes it comes from guys who you wouldn’t necessarily recognize walking down the street. We love these guys because they are the guys who are moving against the grain and are in it for the love of the instrument rather than a fat bottom line. TheToneKing.com will keep watching these luthiers closely, hopefully before they get too big and don’t want to talk to us anymore.

Razor-Sharp Fret Ends — Solved!

Razor-Sharp Fret Ends — Solved!