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Answers to common gear questions.

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Where Did Fender Guitars Originate?

Short Answer: Fender guitars originated from Fullerton, California in 1946, founded by inventor Leo Fender. Fender's original market, musical instrument amplifiers, eventually welcomed new, groundbreaking electric guitar models starting with the Precision...

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Where Did Gibson Guitars Originate?

Short Answer: Gibson electric guitars date all the way back to 1894 with founder Orville Gibson. Gibson's original market, mandolins, gave way to electric instruments after the turn of the century before...

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What Is a Fender Custom Shop Relic Finish?

Short Answer: A Fender Custom Shop Relic finish is a type of treatment a Fender Custom Shop guitar's lacquer finish is subjected to, resulting in simulated wear and damage. The Fender Custom...

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What Do Martin Guitar Models' Letters and Numbers Mean?

Short Answer: Martin Guitar acoustic guitars utilize different number and letter codes to designate different body shapes, material specifications, and appointment styles. Long Answer: Everyone's favorite part of shopping around for Martin...

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Where Does H.E.R. Go After a Super Bowl Halftime Show?

In an interview with Guitar Center, Gabriella Wilson lounged on an empty windowsill beside someone's picturesque vision of a Hollywood hills mansion's garden. Wilson, known professionally as H.E.R., strummed and sang alongside...

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Where Are Gibson Guitars Made?

Short Answer: Gibson electric guitars are produced in their flagship factory in Nashville, Tennessee. Gibson acoustic guitars are produced in Gibson's dedicated acoustic guitar factory in Bozeman, Montana. Long Answer: You don't...

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Where Are Fender Guitars Made?

Short Answer: Fender electric guitars are produced principally in Corona, California and Ensenada, Mexico. New American-made models come from Fender's flagship factory in Corona while many other series are produced in Fender's...

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Did You Start Playing Because of Eddie Van Halen?

Is it any wonder that there is so much electric guitar iconography involving Eddie Van Halen? The hair, the Frankenstrat, the solos... you get the idea. One of true few needs-no-introduction players...

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What Is a Mastery Guitar Bridge?

Short Answer A type of guitar bridge produced by the company Mastery Bridge. This brand of bridge specializes in enhancing intonation and playability for Jazzmaster, Jaguar, Telecaster, and Rickenbacker guitars. Long Answer...