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Is Your Nut Driving You Nuts?

By Vince Schaljo

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April 15, 2016

One of the most commonly overlooked problems in a guitar set-up also happens to be one of the most important pieces to get right! As one of only two resting points for each string on your guitar, the nut carries quite a burden. If you find it way too hard to hold down an F […]

Adventures in Intonation

By Guest Post

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February 1, 2010

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| Guitar Repair & Maintenance, Guitar Talk, Guitar Tech

Getting a guitar in tune, and keeping it in tune, is often an interesting endeavor—in the sense of the ancient Chinese curse: “May you live in interesting times!” Most serious players know that there is a never ending series of adjustments needed to keep your instrument playing right

That Is Not My Guitar Until It Is Setup To My Specifications

By Joey Leone

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January 1, 2007

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| Guitar Tech, Lessons, Tips & How-To's, Life Lessons

This month I will be discussing a much overlooked aspect of guitar playing and appreciation, the professional setup. As I always say – this is not MY Guitar until it is setup to my specifications. I think perhaps 90% of today’s guitar players do NOT have a personal guitar repair technician that they work with. People have a favorite video / music store with a favorite clerk that helps them with selections, a tailor, a banker, a doctor, a dentist, a lawyer… yet they don’t have a favorite guitar tech. Why? Here are three scenarios that will exemplify this point.

Guitar Tuning & Set-Up Tips of the Stars!

By David Love

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March 1, 2006

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| Guitar Repair & Maintenance, Guitar Tech, Lessons, Tips & How-To's

This month’s column focuses on my pet peeves and some very important and yet overlooked aspects of guitar playing and your enjoyment of your guitar: tuning and set-ups. Everybody deserves to have a guitar that plays well, stays in tune, and is in tune with itself. This is not just the privilege of globetrotting superstars, but everyone who owns a decent instrument.