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Review: Hantug Titanium Guitar Hardware – Fixed Bridge & Vintage Trem Block Insights
An in-depth look at Hantug Titanium guitar parts — including fixed bridges and vintage-style tremolo blocks. Backed by 10+ years of real-world experience, this review explores how titanium affects tone, sustain, and long-term durability.
Baris Sahin
Aug 1, 20256 min read


Tone Journey on Youtube
Announcement of the youtube channel for Tone Journey
Baris Sahin
Nov 25, 20241 min read


Dimarzio Humbucker Output Graphic (Updated)
A practical graphic of dimarzio humbuckers in output order.
Baris Sahin
Nov 11, 20241 min read


Ibanez JS1000/JS1200 Review
The Ibanez JS1000 delivers Joe Satriani’s signature tone with modern playability—featuring a lightweight basswood body, vintage style JS neck, DiMarzio PAF Pro & Fred pickups, and versatile electronics including high-pass filter and coil-split. Perfect for players seeking comfort, versatility and dynamic sound. Do you really think its for Satch fans only? Read my Ibanez JS1000BTB Review & Think twice. It has much more potential within.
Baris Sahin
Oct 25, 20249 min read


Fender Road Worn Player Stratocaster Review: Relic Looks, Real Tone
The Fender Road Worn Player Stratocaster combines vintage-inspired looks with modern playability. This in-depth review explores neck feel, pickup tone, resonance and real-world performance, revealing how the Road Worn finish affects feel, sound and overall playing experience for blues, rock and classic Strat tones.
Baris Sahin
Jun 21, 20248 min read


Ibanez V8 Pickup Review – Specs, Tone Character & Mods
Discover how simple mods transform the Ibanez V8 pickup into a clearer, more articulate humbucker with improved headroom and natural rock tones. Learn about magnet swaps, specs, and tonal comparisons with Seymour Duncan JB and Tone Zone pickups.
Baris Sahin
Mar 16, 20244 min read


Electric Guitar Frets Explained: Types, Materials, Feel & Tone Differences
Electric guitar frets play a major role in tone, feel and playability. This in-depth guide explains different fret sizes and materials, including nickel silver, stainless steel and EVO frets. Learn how frets affect bending, sustain, intonation and long-term performance for electric guitars.
Baris Sahin
Feb 23, 20247 min read


Modifications on Strats Part II - 7 Different Tones
Discover how 7 different Stratocaster modifications dramatically change tone, feel, and versatility. From pickup swaps and wiring tweaks to hardware and electronic upgrades, this in-depth Part II guide explores real-world tonal results, pros and cons, and practical advice for players chasing new Strat sounds.
Baris Sahin
Jan 5, 20246 min read


Modifications on Strats Part I - 12 Ways to Enhance the Natural Tone of a Strat
Common Stratocaster modifications are in this Tone Journey guide. Learn how pickup swaps, electronic upgrades, tremolo adjustments, and other mods can enhance tone, playability, and versatility. Perfect for players seeking to customize their Strat for rock, blues, or modern styles
Baris Sahin
Dec 18, 202317 min read


Wax potted vs. Non-potted Pickups. A visual representation of harmonic complexity
Wax potted vs. Non-potted Pickups: A visual representation of harmonic complexity
Baris Sahin
Oct 24, 20232 min read


Output Levels of Seymour Duncan in Milivolts
Output Levels of Seymour Duncan in Milivolts. So that you can easily compare them
Baris Sahin
Oct 20, 20232 min read


Ibanez V7 on the Bridge: Overwound PAF
How to achieve awesome EVH humbucker just by 2 easy mods. Don't buy a new hb before trying it.
Baris Sahin
Oct 20, 20234 min read


How to swap the magnet of your humbucker
PATB-3 will have a new magnet Hello there. Here we are here for another article about modifying your electric twanger. First of all, if you havent enough information about the terms like “pole piece”, “alnico II”, “heavy formvar insulation”, “d.c.resistance” or “resonance peak”, you’d beter take a look for the basics first. Seymour Duncan is such a cool guy that on his web blog he has a glossary of tone ( click here ) and dictionary of tone terms ( click here ). For more info
Baris Sahin
Oct 13, 20235 min read


Guitar Tone Secrets: Mass, Resonance and Hardware by James Tyler
Discover how mass, hardware and resonance influence guitar tone with James Tyler’s insights. Learn how bridges, blocks and body materials impact sustain, clarity, and responsiveness.
Baris Sahin
Oct 12, 20235 min read


Humbucker Modifications: Dimarzio/IBZ and Ibanez V1
How to upgrade the tonal pallette of your goodie Ibanez V1 and Dimarzio/IBZ neck humbuckers. Make them sound better!
Baris Sahin
Oct 11, 20233 min read
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