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fretboard cleaner alternatives

Fretboard cleaner alternatives – How to clean your fretboard without ruining your guitar

Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Electric Guitars, General Advice, Repairing Acoustic Guitars, Repairing Bass Guitars, Repairing Electric Guitars

Fretboards get dirty over time, and will become disgusting to play on and diminish the lifespan of the brand new strings you just installed. The best method (other than using fretboard cleaners, of course), will depend on the material the fretboard is made of. For example, rosewood fretboards can be cleaned with lemon oil, while …

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Tools every luthier needs – Luthier Hand Tools

Building Acoustic Guitars, Building Bass Guitars, Building Guitars, General Advice, Luthiery, Repairing Acoustic Guitars, Repairing Bass Guitars, Repairing Electric Guitars

There’s nothing quite like the satisfaction of working with your hands, and that’s especially true when it comes to woodworking. As a luthier, you know the importance of having high-quality hand tools to create beautiful, functional pieces of art. In this article, we’ll talk about the absolute essentials that no luthier can do without. Chisels …

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repair rusty guitar pickup

How to repair rusty guitar pickups

Bass Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Electric Guitars, General Advice, Repairing Bass Guitars, Repairing Electric Guitars

If you have a rusty guitar pickup, don’t despair! With a little time and effort, you can repair your rusty guitar pickup and get it working again. However, depending on its condition, it might be a better idea to replace it entirely… We’ll help you to evaluate if this is the case as well. Disadvantages …

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Building a guitar repair bench – is it worth it?

Acoustic Guitars, Bass Guitars, Building Acoustic Guitars, Building Bass Guitars, Building Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Electric Guitars, General Advice, Luthiery, Repairing Acoustic Guitars, Repairing Bass Guitars, Repairing Electric Guitars

As a musician, you know that taking care of your instruments is important. A well-maintained instrument will not only last longer, but it will also sound better. One of the best ways to ensure that your guitars are properly taken care of is to have your own repair bench. Building a guitar repair bench is …

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fingerstyle acoustic setup

Acoustic Guitar Setup for Fingerstyle – Measurements and advice

Acoustic Guitars, General Advice, Repairing Acoustic Guitars

Fingerstyle is a classical and very distinct acoustic guitar playing style, which makes use of the five fingers on the right hand (for right-handed players) instead of picks. As a general rule, acoustic guitar setup for fingerstyle should have string action set to be as low as possible, despite the fact that the strings might …

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