While guitar strings are made to withstand tension and pressure, they aren't indestructible. They can break for various reasons, such as age, excessive tension, and improper maintenance. You may have...
Category: Maintenance
Both beginner and seasoned guitarists put a lot of time and effort into practicing, choosing new gear, learning, and composing new tunes. But, the maintenance should not be forgotten. Restringing is...
Why Won’t Your Whammy Bar Screw In Properly? 7 Common Reasons
Having trouble screwing in your whammy bar? I’ve dealt with this myself, and there are few common causes I’ve identified. Your whammy bar won't screw in because it may be too thin, have...
Many beginner guitarists ponder the question: does pickup height affect guitar sustain? It's an essential question for shaping your guitar's tone and understanding the mechanics behind it can take...
There’s nothing worse than getting your guitar out of its case to see that its strings have been damaged or broken. Since most of us do our best to keep our instruments in optimal condition, the...
Often people forget that guitar frets do not last forever. When buying a new guitar, we tend to forget that the frets will wear off in a few years, and we'll have to replace them. So what to look...