physics

(I think) I understand how adjusting the location of the saddle of each string affects intonation of a string so that the open string and the same string fretted halfway up the fingerboard can be in tune. What I don't really get and haven't seen a good explanation of is...why shouldn't the...

If I understand harmonics correctly, dividing the length of a string, say G, exactly between the bridge and the nut should produce primarily the same note, but an octave higher, than the open string. I am perplexed that sometimes a digital tuner will show the harmonic as either flat or sharp...

Ok, I've ranted on this before, but it still gets me and I feel like ranting. <RANT> Why, oh why, do some people call the pickups "front" and "back" and expect it to make sense to everyone else? Why not use terms that actually can be understood by just looking at the instrument without having...

Hey Guys, my Band is all about the physical aspect of music and we play very monotonic long songs. So at our practices we also play very loud (we all have ear protection (-26dbs) no worrys). So out Drummer just hits as hard as he can, the guitarist has his 100w tube amp cranked all the way...