Here is another cool article by our Vintage Guitar Guru Jim Pasch of the Parts Drawer. In this article Jim talks about swapping out P-90 pickups in a Historic Gibson Les Paul Special or Junior. This should be a really easy job right? Well….read the article and find out a tip that can save you… Read More »
There is a new article on the Guest Guru’s page by Jim Pasch of The Parts Drawer called “Vintage Pots- Metal vs Plastic Shaft”. Jim is our Vintage Guitar Guru here at 300guitars. In this article Jim talks about metal and plastic shaft pots that were used on vintage Fender guitars. Some people question the… Read More »
There is a new article on the Guest Guru’s page by Jim Pasch of The Parts Drawer. The article is called “The State of the Vintage Guitar Market” and Jim brings us up to speed with what’s going on with vintage guitars these days. Jim Pasch has been in the vintage guitar business for over… Read More »
Howdy everybody. I am proud to announce that I have just created a brand new page here at 300guitars called the “Guest Guru’s” page. On this special page you will find some contributions from some really interesting and knowledgeable people in the guitar community. In the articles that these “guru’s” will be writing they will… Read More »
Here is a great article written by my friend Jim Pasch of The Parts Drawer about using a blacklight to help identify vintage guitars. Jim talks about what correct, original parts should look like when viewed under a black light. This helps determine the authenticity of an original vintage guitar. A black light can also… Read More »
Jim Pasch has a great post at his site about vintage Gibson T-top humbucker pickups. His information and insight comes from 30+ years in the business and I think he’s seen it all. I remember working with him as the repair tech at Outlaw Guitars back in the 90′s and the guitars this guy would… Read More »
One of the simplest, effective mods you can do to your guitar “on the cheap” is to experiment with tone caps. First before we get started lets get answers to a few questions about these little buggers. What is a tone cap and how does it work? Read more...
One very simple maintenence procedure can help keep your guitars’ signal at its best and prevent the loss of ground connection. Clean your jacks! We are talking about the 1/4″ jacks on your amplifier as well as your guitar. Read more..
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