Articles written by Logan Tabor
Articles written by
Logan Tabor

Building a Mojotone NC3015 Amp Kit: Part 1

We’re diving back into amp kit building, but this time we’re doing a British Style kit: our NC3015. This is going to be a fun build that will result in an excellent-sounding amp. If you’ve been following along, this will be a great next step after our Tweed Style builds.

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British 45 Style Kit Master Volume Mod

One thing many of our customers have asked for over the years is an easy master volume mod for some of our amp kits. Today, Steve Snyder and Logan Tabor uncover this quick and easy mod that renders killer crunch tone at lower volumes!

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Paul Waggoner Interview 2020

We caught up with Paul Waggoner, of Between the Buried and Me fame, to talk about pretty much everything. Paul discusses how the band stays motivated, what it has been like navigating quarantine, vegan treats and much more!

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The Other Side Of The Stage: Neil Moxham

Today musician and tech extraordinaire, Neil Moxham, takes us to the other side of the stage and sheds some light on what it's like to be a professional guitar tech. Neil has worked with many great acts, and is currently the guitar tech for Godsmack.

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Blues Junior Output Transformer Upgrade

The Blues Junior is an extremely popular amp. And while we do love the sound of this amp, there’s always room for a little modification. Today we’ll talk about upgrading the BJ’s output transformer using Mojotone’s hand-made upgrade transformer.

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5E3 Coupling Cap Mod

There are a number of mods that can be done to the traditional 5E3 circuit; some are easy, some not so much. Today, we'll show you how to brighten up the amp's tone by changing out two coupling capacitors in the 5E3's preamp circuit. This mod is great for all skill levels!

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The Other Side Of The Stage: Hoogie Donias

In this week's installment of 'Make It Monday' we are journeying to the other side of the stage to meet up with Hoogie Donias, guitar tech for Shinedown. Hoogie takes us through the in's and out's of his day to day as a professional guitar tech.

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Tube Vs. Solid State Rectifiers

What is a rectifier’s job as it pertains to a guitar amp? What’s the difference between a solid state rectifier and a tube rectifier? And how do they each affect tone? We will answer these questions and provide some sound clip comparisons in today’s article.

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All About Power Attenuators

Power attenuators and their merits have long since been a topic of debate in the guitar community. Today, we will not only discuss what a power attenuator does and how it works, but we will attempt to debunk a few myths surrounding these devices.

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Let's Talk About Pickup Height

The height of your pickups relative to your guitar strings plays a crucial role in the overall sound of your guitar. We all know this can affect your output level, but how does it affect your tone, intonation, noise level, and more?

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Preamp Distortion Vs. Power Amp Distortion

What is the difference between preamp distortion and power amp distortion? How do they affect your sound and how do you affect them? Today we break it all down in hopes of taking you one step closer to your dream tone!

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How To Drill Your Cabinet For A Chassis

Drilling a permanent set of holes in your cabinet can be a scary thing, and it needs to be done right. This week, we learn how to properly drill chassis mounting holes into both Blackface and Tweed style cabinets.

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A Bit About Wire Types and Sizes

In the guitar and amp world, there are many different types and sizes of wire used inside our gear. Today we will take a look at those basic wires, talk about how they are used, and uncover why exactly they are used in their respective applications.

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Basic Guitar Setup with Groovetech Kit

Daunted by the idea of setting up your own guitar? Fret no more! Mojotone has added the GrooveTech Guitar Player Tech Kit to their product line and today Logan Tabor walks us through this basic tool kit and its 'Easy Setup Guide.'

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The Infamous Paper In Oil Tone Capacitor

As avid techs and DIYers, one of our biggest responsibilities is to preserve the relics on which we work, and to uphold their historical features. Today we briefly discuss the history of PIO caps, why they are important, and how Mojotone can help.

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Building a Mojotone GA5 Style Amp Kit

Mojotone has added a new kit to their store -- an amp kit based on Gibson's GA5. Today, Logan Tabor walks us through the build process and offers some basic insights on this true point-to-point assembly.

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Michael Phifer Interview: Guitar Craft Academy

Michael Phifer, Institutional Director for the Guitar Craft Academy program at MI's Nashville Campus, sits down with us to talk about the program, its roots, and the latest collaboration with the team at Mojotone.

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Diagnosing A Blowing Fuse

If your amp won’t stop blowing fuses, don’t worry, you’re not alone. Any number of things can cause a tube amp to continuously blow fuses, and many of these things can be diagnosed from your home workshop. Read on and get your amp rocking again!

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Guitar Tone Cap Taste Testing

So you’re thinking about replacing the capacitor in your guitar’s tone circuit. Join us as our friend Logan Tabor jumps into the abyss head first and works his way through a variety of tone caps to see if what the hoopla is all about and whether he can hear a difference.

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Meet The Mind Behind Mojotone Pickups

Today we take a quick look at David Shepherd, the master pickup designer and builder at Mojotone. We will discover how he got started in the gear industry, how he honed his craft over the years, and what things look like now.

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