Mike Eiman

Tag: fender

  • Do Pots Affect a Guitar’s Sound?

    Do Pots Affect a Guitar’s Sound?

    There is a lot of debate online about whether pots affect the tone of an electric guitar. Let’s explore the differences between resistance values, shaft types, lengths, and tolerances to help you select the right pots and optimize your guitar’s sound.

  • American Electric Guitars: Are They Better?

    American Electric Guitars: Are They Better?

    Let’s settle the debate: Are American electric guitars really better than those made in other countries? From quality control and components to enhanced wood stability, let’s see how American instruments compare with their imported counterparts.

  • What’s Special About a Fender Jazzmaster?

    What’s Special About a Fender Jazzmaster?

    The Fender Jazzmaster was built for jazz players but instead built a cult following among indie and alternative rockers. Does a funky offset body, jangly pickups, special electronics, and a unique vibrato system really add up to something special?