To improve the tone of an electric guitar or bass by upgrading its components, such as pickups, electronics, hardware, or shielding. The goal is to enhance clarity, warmth, responsiveness, or character.
"Swapped in a new wiring harness and upgraded the bridge — full tone-grade mode."
"You don’t need a new guitar, you just need to tone-grade the one you’ve got."
"You don’t need a new guitar, you just need to tone-grade the one you’ve got."
by lambertones July 20, 2025
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