Some body mount pickups can be installed using foam underneath. This is not without its problems though so be aware of the following when you’re considering adding or replacing pickup foam…
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There’s no real rule that says we have to divide an octave into twelve equal parts. That’s just how it’s historically been done in western music. Some players are digging into the space between the notes and playing microtonal guitars and basses. Check it out…
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This damned neck continues to task me, curse it. This time the tuner bushings are too small for the holes in the aftermarket neck. Let’s deal with that…
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Last time we wrestled the neck into the pocket. Now we meet another common issue with aftermarket necks: Mismatched screw holes. Find out how to deal with this…
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Fitting a new bolt-on neck should be a relatively straightforward process. However, sometimes necks can fight back a little. Check it out…
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I talk (rant) a lot about using full-pocket shims when shimming a guitar neck. And, while you can certainly buy some for an easy life, if you’ve access to a 3D printer, it seems you can now print some.
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You’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?
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Last time we picked the correctly sized drill bit for the screw. Now we need to know how deep to drill. Check it out…
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Let’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…
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Can you hear banjos? This lovely little banjo has a delaminating pot. Let’s see what we can do…
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We 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…
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An 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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