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This article is a brief and odd statement of intention regarding our original Tone Movement project. There is no technical data or editorial content herein, rather a simple article whose intention is to say farewell to...well...me!

Matthew Miller, founder of Miller Ampwerks, invites us into his home workshop in Portland, OR. Miller takes us through his history as a builder, some of his processes, and his goals for the near future.

Ben Verellen of Seattle, Wa, has created a stunning line of custom amplifiers that look as unique as they sound. Ben takes us through his shop and breaks down his building process.

In this article, we take a quick tour of the shop at Chicago Fretworks. Mandolins, guitars, amps, you name it -- these guys are masters of their crafts and they never ever stop improving.

Bill Arnsparger, founder of Arnsparger Pickups, is a very meticulous and detail-oriented builder. Read as he tells us the ins and outs of his particular approach to identifying what a customer truly wants out of a pickup before diving into the design.

Hanan Rubinstein started playing guitar at a young age and very quickly earned himself some legitimate session work. Since then, he has played along side a number of incredible acts such as Alicia Keys, David Byrne, George Benson, and many more.

Read along as Pete Cage of Cage Amplifiers (based in Demascus, Maryland) takes us through his workshop. We will learn about his early inspirations for electronics, projects he has completed, philosophies, and more.

Phil and Carol Bradbury of Little Walter Tube Amps invite us into their home and workshop to talk about the history of the company, how they named it, and the philosophy behind their beautiful hand-wired amplifiers.

Few events in the music industry are as fun and/or trying as the annual Summer NAMM event in Nashville, TN. Join in as Logan and Andrew do their best to keep up with the hustle and bustle of NAMM life, and get into some shenanigans along the way.

A continuation of our famed 'Fear And Loathing In Nashvegas' article. Join in as Andrew and Logan navigate through the catacombs of Summer NAMM and the streets of Nashville, TN.

3 Monkeys Amps is a company with a unique and intriguing background. In this article, we spend some time with two of the company's owners in their home workshop and discuss their history as well as some great new products.

Join us as we tour the Reverend Guitars Headquarters in Toledo, OH. This quick look at what goes on inside Reverend is fun and informative.

Building a pedal kit is a great way to get familiar with a number of electronic components and the tools needed to work with them. Today we are assembling a Mojotone TS-1 Tube Screamer pedal kit one step at a time to hone our DIY skills!

Replacing a reverb tank can be a fairly easy repair to make, but there are a few other things we need to troubleshoot first. Take a look at a few best practices for diagnosing and repairing a malfunctioning reverb circuit.

Dive into the wonderful world of extension cabinet wiring with this quick tutorial. Learn how to wire up your own 1x12 and 2x12 speaker cabs.

In this installment of our 'Fix It Friday' series, we will go through the motions of diagnosing and repairing a non-functional speaker cabinet.

There are a number of things to consider when preparing a workspace for yourself. In this article, we will go over a few of the basics to have you up and running in no time.

Fender’s Tweed Era amplifiers are considered by many to be the holy grail of amp circuitry. Simple design, clear and versatile tone, classic aesthetics, and portability were all major selling points for these amplifiers.