William Baeck
Latest articles by William Baeck
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To Buy New, or Buy Used?
By William Baeck published
Simple question: Should you buy new or used? Simple answer: It’s complicated.
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Hardshell Case or Gig Bag? It Depends on How You’ll Use It
By William Baeck published
Several years ago, I was buying a new guitar from my local shop.
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John 5 Talks Playing Guitar at Home
By William Baeck published
Don’t try to pin down John 5’s style with a one-word label. A passionate metal guitarist, he’s also adept at bluegrass, country, jazz, western swingand flamenco.
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Thoughts on Caring for the Elderly (Guitar)
By William Baeck published
What’s brown and sticky? Nope. Also nope.It’s a 60-year-old fretboard.
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Just Because It’s Broken Doesn’t Mean You Should Fix It
By William Baeck published
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The GAS Man: What’s on Your Goal List?
By William Baeck published
What do a pre-war Martin, a blackface Deluxe Reverband Jimi Hendrix’s Flying V have in common?They're all on my guitar bucket list.
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The GAS Man: Your Guitar is Just One Link in the Tone Chain
By William Baeck published
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The GAS Man: Should You Buy That Vintage Wreck? Part 3
By William Baeck published
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The GAS Man: Should You Buy That Vintage Wreck? Part 2
By William Baeck published
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