Science of Loud

05/08/2025

Me too, bronze bird...
I feel you.

02/08/2025

We've been building pickups again - this time exploring the Mini Humbucker, which got a lot of play in the 70s, fell out of fashion, and is slowly making a bit of a comeback.

This video walks through the history, construction, and the sounds of these narrow 'buckers!

Discover the history, construction and sounds of a Mini Humbucker! We wind a set of Minis, install them in a Les Paul, and then play Thin Lizzy riffs - what ...

31/07/2025

Would you believe me if I told you I've never tried Mini Humbuckers before?

At 10mm narrower than a full sized 'bucker, will there really be much difference in sound?

Time to install this set, tear up some classic 70s rock riffs, and see if Mini Humbuckers are worth it.

29/07/2025

Off with their heads!
The most painful part of building the Little Jane travel guitar is watching the nearly finished neck sliced in two by the table saw.
However, this process makes it possible to dismantle the guitar for easy transport.

17/07/2025

Have you ever been on a factory tour to see how guitars are made?

16/07/2025

Sometimes you just need to get outside and play some guitar

15/07/2025

Just as loud in looks and volume! '97 George Lynch Purple Tiger - an absolute shred machine.

14/07/2025

'Axe from the Grave' returns to tackle the issue of a faulty Floyd Rose that just will not stay in tune!

This ESP George Lynch guitar wasn't staying in tune. After some careful investigation it was discovered the Floyd Rose saddles were damaged. Replacing the lo...

14/07/2025

Axe from the Grave returns to Science of Loud this week with a repair from the archives!
We troubleshoot problems on this 90s George Lynch Purple Tiger.

23/06/2025

There's a GUITAR in this Backpack 🎒🎸

I travelled in Europe with Furch Guitars Little Jane - an acoustic guitar that collapses into a backpack - and met up with Petr Furch to learn about this instrument's conception and development.

📷 Scoosh Productions

18/06/2025

The Furch Backstage event let us look at some exclusive featuring exotic wood combinations not seen on their standard lines.

was particularly taken by this beautiful Green series guitar with spruce top and purple heart back and sides 💜

These will only be available through specific dealers who attended the event - offering something a little special for those lucky enough to stumble into their shops.

17/06/2025

The factory tour let us come face to face with the people behind the instruments.

Despite all the automation, the people are the real stars of Furch. Every step in the construction and finishing processes was impressive; the attention to detail these workers put into every tiny part of the acoustic guitars displays true care and skill.

They are meticulous in their measuring, sanding, trimming, and buffing - and the result is the cleanest builds I've come across.