Around 2/3 of Fender electric guitars have a 9.5" fretboard radius which was introduced in the '80s. The next most common Fender fingerboard radius is 7.25" which is used on vintage inspired guitars....
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Open vs Closed Back Guitar Speaker Cabinets: The Differences
Guitar speaker cabinets can either be open back (where a section/ panel of the back is removed), or closed back (where the back of the cab is solid). This changes the sound of the amp. Sometimes...
How Long Do 9V Guitar Pedal Batteries Last? (Real-Life Testing)
Using batteries to power guitar pedals is a popular option, but it can work out expensive if you keep having to replace them. I did a test to figure out exactly how long 9V batteries actually last in...
Fender and Squier Telecaster and Stratocaster guitars have either 21 or 22 frets. Fender have used 21 fret necks all the way from the '50s until the present day, but 22 fret necks were not used by...
Can You Use Nylon Strings on an Acoustic Guitar? (Complete Answer)
There are two main types of acoustic guitar: classical with nylon strings, and non-classical with steel strings. Many guitarists wonder if they can put nylon strings on their steel string acoustic...
The thickness (gauge) of guitar strings you use affects the feel and playability of the instrument massively, as well as impacts the tone and tuning stability. In this article I'll directly compare...