Can my Neck Take The Strain?

Is it necessary to drop a guitar’s tuning to prevent its neck from bowing or deforming under string tension? Should we tune lower and use a capo to preserve our guitar necks?

The answer is no. Mostly. Read on…

OpinionGerry Hayes19 November 2019neck, bow, relief, string tension, repair, setup, action, neck relief, guitar, bass, acoustic, 12-string

Setups Are Making Me Blind

SetupGerry Hayes18 January 2011action, bass setup, guitar setup, half-price, intonation, neck relief, nut, sale, strings, truss-rod

Half-Price Guitar and Bass Setups - Sale Info

SetupGerry Hayes2 January 2011action, bass setup, guitar setup, half-price, intonation, neck relief, nut, sale, strings, truss-rod

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