Tone Journey

Your Cheap Guitar Isn't the Problem. Your Pickups Are.

Your strings are only half the story. Your pickup decides what the amp ever gets to amplify. Here's why the road to better tone is shorter and cheaper than you think.

Polarity, Phase, and Winding Direction: What Actually Hums in a Coil-Split

Swapping the wires doesn't fix polarity, and RWRP doesn't always mean perfect silence. Here's the real difference between pickup polarity, phase, and winding direction, and what it actually takes t...

Humbuckers vs Single Coils: Is there a clear winner?

"Single coils or humbuckers — which one actually deserves the crown? We break down the real tonal differences, trace the story back to Seth Lover's original PAF design, and help you figure out whic...

Worship Guitar Tone: How to Hear a Pickup Demo in Your Own Context

Most tone demos are recorded dry and "fair" - but you never play that way on a Sunday. Here's how worship and CCM guitarists can listen past a clean demo for the clarity, dynamics, and consistency ...

Lambertones Guitar Pickups' Comparison Guide

Looking for the perfect guitar pickups to match your tone and playing style? This in-depth Lambertones Guitar Pickups' Comparison Guide explores every pickup we offer—humbuckers, single coils, P90s...

How Are Guitar Pickups Made

There is something special about the way a guitar pickup transforms the vibration of a string into the sound that either inspires or stagnates. It’s easy to take a guitar pickup for granted because...

How to Intonate A Guitar

Learning to maintain your guitar by yourself is one of the most empowering skills for any guitarist. Not only does it save you money on setup fees, but it also keeps your instrument playing and sou...

What Are Guitar Strings Made Of

We guitarists just want to play! We grab the closest body with strings and start plinking away, but sometimes knowing your guitar parts can really elevate your experience. One of the most important...

What Is A Baritone Guitar

Some of you know I'm a drummer, but I have been messing around with guitars for nearly 30 years. One thing I love is how many different forms this instrument can take. I started with a wide-necked ...

How Many Strings Does A Guitar Have?

Without guitar strings, there’s no way to hear the heart and soul of your instrument. Without them, a guitar is just a well-crafted piece of wood hanging on your wall. Strings are what create sound...