Knowledge Base

This episode of MIM takes us through the steps of an easy and effective mod that can be made to the normal channel of any Blackface style circuit. The mod will give our normal channels a more aggressive British voice.

A quick rundown of Mojotone's switch to all multi-tap power transformers, this article tells you what to expect, and how to work with these transformers to get a properly wired amp no matter what country you're in.

Sometimes it may not be broken, but you can still fix it! Today we show you five easy mods that can be done to your Les Paul without spending too much money or compromising your guitar's resale value.

An amp for every venue? Or one amp to rule them all? Sometimes it can be difficult to know which of your amps is right for which setting. Today we will talk about amp wattage, how it pertains to volume, and how to know which amp is right for the job.

A great read for players who want to get more out of their sound without paying an arm and a leg for all new gear. Read about our 7 favorite ways to tweak your tone without breaking the bank (and without having to be an electronics wizard).

Dave Hunter conducts a taste test to hear how different brands and types of preamp tubes compare. Dave provides great descriptions of tonal qualities as well as sound clips for reference.

In this episode of Make it Monday we have invited Dave Hunter to come by and help us revisit the basics of what goes where and what it all does.

In this episode of Fix It Friday, we discuss the 5 essential tools for every guitarist. Keeping these gadgets with you at all times will allow you to fix any problem that may arise from regular wear and tear, and will make you look like a gear wizard.

Make It Monday takes a field trip to Baltimore, MD to talk shop with the brilliant techs behind Big Crunch Amp Repair & Design. These folks are some of the best in the industry and have established a great workshop with a lot to learn from.

Changing your guitar's electronics can seem like a daunting task. Join as we demonstrate how to quickly and easily install a Mojotone Solderless Wiring Harness. No soldering iron or wiring experience needed.

The third and final installment of our 5E3 build is finally here! To complete our kits we will assemble the wiring harness, install the speaker, and install the chassis in the cabinet.

Join as we quickly go over some basic voltage test points for tube amps. Knowing just a few test points can help determine if a new build is looking healthy, and can help pinpoint an issue in an older amplifier.

In this episode of Fix It Friday, we make changing your power tubes and setting the bias a breeze by using the TAD Bias Master. This is a quick way to test tube matching and set your amp's bias exactly how you want it.

HP Newquist of The National Guitar Museum gives an insightful look at ways to THINK about your sound. This article is aimed at inspiring players to take a second look at how they approach their gear and their tone as a whole.

A continuation of our previous article on building a Mojotone 5E3 style amp kit, this article walks through installing the populated fiberboard, setting up our input jacks, and making all the necessary internal solder connections.

On this episode of Make It Monday, we dive into the build processes of a Mojotone 5E3 Tweed Deluxe Style amplifier kit. Part 1 of this 3-part series will illustrate the installation of initial hardware parts onto the chassis, as well as populating and soldering the fiberboard.

Dave White is a professional guitar tech, world traveler, label owner, and bona fide rad person altogether. Join as we catch up with Dave to talk shop while he tours the world with Noel Gallagher and His High Flying Birds.

Michael Swart, founder and owner of Swart Amplifiers, takes us on a wacky tour of his personal workshop; Vintage Vespas, Beetles, guitars, amps, and plenty more. There is no shortage of cool and interesting gear in this article.