LOS ANGELES, Calif. — For years, one of the most coveted items for acoustic guitarists has been an old, rare Martin guitar, which sells for thousands of dollars online. As the wood on the guitar ages, ...

SAN MATEO — Dan Torres was a skinny, long-haired rock and roll guitar player until he discovered a wizardry for modifying the electronic sound of guitars and amplifiers. Now he customizes equipment ...

Let me preface things by saying that this is neither a scientific paper nor a definitive answer. It’s simply a slice of wholegrain common sense, a meaty layer of builder knowledge, with a dollop of ...