Video Question: Strat tone Controles and Switches

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Date: February 19th, 2008 | Length: 3.44 | Instructor: Matt Hammond

ndjordjevic asked, "Hi, I got a Squire Strat electric guitar and and there are three knobs (volume and two tone) and a 5 position switcher. What are those, how and when should I use or adjust it." Another benefit of being a member of JamPlay is the video response section. Our expert staff fields questions from our members and provides video responses each week.

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Jane Says Song Help - October 10th, 2007 (0 minutes, 59 seconds)

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