We can’t really measure neck relief with a ruler. Feeler gauges are a possibility but I feel they’re not always ideal. Luckily, there’s a solution…
Read MoreGoing to round off this short series on sticking, seizing, and troublesome guitar tuners with some final tips. Sometimes, it’s not the tuner that’s causing the problems. Check it out…
Read MoreLast time we looked at cleaning and lubricating open tuners to deal with sticking and seizing problems. What if the tuners are sealed, though? How do you deal with those when they get troublesome? Let’s see…
Read MoreTuners can sometimes become stiff, jerky, and difficult to use. Theyt uners might not ‘slip’ out of tune but uncooperative tuners can make it hard get get in tune in the first place. And it’s pretty annoying. This might help.
Read MoreYou’re all set to unleash that blistering, shredtastic guitar solo but… NO! The neck’s too sticky. Your hand can’t move fast enough and the audience of guitarists have all raised their eyebrows in pedantic judgement. What can you do?
Read MoreWe’ve just seen how to figure out your target acoustic guitar action using some easy geometry. Let’s see how to modify the saddle to get there.
Read MoreLet’s take this drilling thing home. Some info on countersinking, drilling, and which drill bits to use. Check it out…
Read MoreLast time we picked the correctly sized drill bit for the screw. Now we need to know how deep to drill. Check it out…
Read MoreLet’s look at some basic tips here. If you’re drilling holes in a pickguard or a guitar, you want to be certain they’re the right size to accommodate the intended screw. Make sure…
Read MoreCan you hear banjos? This lovely little banjo has a delaminating pot. Let’s see what we can do…
Read MoreWe can try to get incredibly precise when we’re setting up an instrument. How far should we go for good results, though? Check it out…
Read MoreAn annoying buzzing when playing an acoustic guitar can be tricky to pin down. Here’s an odd source of buzzing I’ve encountered on a number of occasions. Check it out…
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