Customizing and setting up guitars

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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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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build guitar repair bench

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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must have beginner accessories acoustic guitar

Acoustic Guitar Accessories for Beginners – 10 incredibly useful items you simply cannot do without

Acoustic Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Gear Reviews, General Advice

Beginners often have little to no idea how hard it is to perform decently on a stringed instrument. Being able to overcome all obstacles that becoming a good player offers demands discipline, study, practice, and a lot of patience in the process. But ask any experienced guitar player and they’ll tell you it’s well worth …

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how to clean a bass guitar at home

How to Clean a Bass Guitar with Household Items for free (or almost)

Bass Guitars, Customizing and setting up guitars, Repairing Bass Guitars

We assume that you know the importance of keeping an instrument clean, so let’s not dive too deep into it. The bottom line is that a well-kept and clean instrument will not only last longer but also be more comfortable to play and keep its monetary value in case you plan to resell it down …

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