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A collection all my guitar tips, advice, and how-to's to help beginners learn the ins-and-outs of being a guitar owner, especially guitar care & maintenance

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If your guitar is really dirty, you need to clean it BEFORE you squirt guitar polish on it. Don't use a polish for cleaning. Used Guitars, Guitar Tips, Guy, Polish, Cleaning, Personalized Items, Building, Blog, Vitreous Enamel

Personalized Items

Vitreous Enamel

How to Clean and Polish a Guitar

If your guitar is really dirty, you need to clean it BEFORE you squirt guitar polish on it. Don't use a polish for cleaning.

Jol Dantzig shares the devices and materials needed to do some of his favorite guitar maintenance tricks Guitar Tips, Keep It Cleaner, How To Plan, Learning, Building, Studying, Buildings, Teaching, Construction

Keep It Cleaner

The Inexpensive, Everyday Guitar Tools That Live on My Workbench

Jol Dantzig shares the devices and materials needed to do some of his favorite guitar maintenance tricks

Looking to add a vintage Telecaster, Nocaster, Esquire, Broadcaster, Thinline, Deluxe or Custom to your collection but don’t know where to start? Let us be your guide. Vintage Telecaster, Telecaster Thinline, Gretsch, Johnny Marr, Guitar Tips, Esquire, Music Instruments, Drum

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How to buy a vintage Fender Telecaster

Looking to add a vintage Telecaster, Nocaster, Esquire, Broadcaster, Thinline, Deluxe or Custom to your collection but don’t know where to start? Let us be your guide.

Yes you can! But, there's a right way to do it and there are some tradeoffs you need to be aware of first. Guitar Tips, Guitar Songs, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Building, Cool Guitar, Say Hello, Keep It Cleaner, Classical Guitars, Encouragement

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Classical Guitars

Can you use nylon strings on a steel-string acoustic guitar?

Yes you can! But, there's a right way to do it and there are some tradeoffs you need to be aware of first.

Sometimes, you only need to replace one guitar string. Here, I've compiled some good sources where you can buy singles without paying a fortune. Guitar Store, Singles Online, Guitar Tips, Guitar Strings, Just Giving, Acoustic, Guitars, No Worries, Meant To Be

Where to Buy Single Guitar Strings

Sometimes, you only need to replace one guitar string. Here, I've compiled some good sources where you can buy singles without paying a fortune.

Live in an extremely dry or wet climate? That can be bad news for your guitars, so it's important to regulate humidity. This is a list of great products that'll help protect your guitars by adding or removing humidity as needed. Indie Music, Folk Music, New Music, Guitar Tips, Music Promotion, Aretha Franklin, Classical Guitar, Spotify Playlist, Bad News

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Aretha Franklin

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Humidity Control Solutions for Guitars

Live in an extremely dry or wet climate? That can be bad news for your guitars, so it's important to regulate humidity. This is a list of great products that'll help protect your guitars by adding or removing humidity as needed.

If you'd like to learn how to set up your own guitar or bass, or finally get that pesky locking trem to behave (and stay in tune), these downloadable, step-by-step guides will show you how. Guitar Tips, Say Hello, Acoustic, Keep It Cleaner, Bass, Encouragement, Guy, Teaching, Writing

Keep It Cleaner

Setup Guides for Guitar, Bass, and Locking Tremolos

If you'd like to learn how to set up your own guitar or bass, or finally get that pesky locking trem to behave (and stay in tune), these downloadable, step-by-step guides will show you how.

It isn't rocket science, but stretching a new set of guitar strings is pretty dang important. Here's how to do it right (and a little gadget that makes it faster and easier). Music Lessons, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Chords Beginner, Guitar Accessories, Guitar Tips, Guitar Building, Guitar Strings, Acoustic, Guy

Guitar Chords Beginner

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How to Stretch Guitar Strings

It isn't rocket science, but stretching a new set of guitar strings is pretty dang important. Here's how to do it right (and a little gadget that makes it faster and easier).

This beginner's guide will help you understand the concept of "action" or string height. We'll discuss low, medium, and high action, and the pros and cons of each. Music Theory Guitar, Guitar Chord Chart, Music Guitar, Guitar Chords, Playing Guitar, Guitar Tips, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Books, Best Acoustic Guitar

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Best Acoustic Guitar

Action! Understanding Guitar String Height

This beginner's guide will help you understand the concept of "action" or string height. We'll discuss low, medium, and high action, and the pros and cons of each.

Snapping screws is a fairly common occurrence. Here's a simple way to extract them while doing minimal damage to your guitar. Guitar Tips, Homemade Tools, Simple Way, Minimal, Building, Buildings, Homemade Instruments, Construction

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(Video) How to Extract a Snapped Screw From Your Guitar Using a Simple Homemade Tool

Snapping screws is a fairly common occurrence. Here's a simple way to extract them while doing minimal damage to your guitar.

In this article, we'll show you how to restring a guitar, including standard, top wrapping, and more. Over The Bridge, Seymour Duncan, Floyd Rose, Fender Telecaster, Guitar Tips, Guitar Strings, Acoustic, Wrapping, Wraps

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How to Restring a Guitar: 5 of the Best Ways

In this article, we'll show you how to restring a guitar, including standard, top wrapping, and more.

How to find the perfect Fender Strat for you Fender Squier, Fender Stratocaster, Gibson Guitars, Fender Guitars, Guitar Tips, Guitar Lessons, American Ultra, Jim Morrison Movie, Cool Electric Guitars

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Jim Morrison Movie

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The 10 best Stratocasters 2021

How to find the perfect Fender Strat for you

The Gibson Les Paul. Just saying its name brings to mind some of the most iconic and influential recordings and rockers of the 20th century. Gibson Les Paul Tribute, Gibson Les Paul Jr, Gibson Les Paul Studio, Vintage Les Paul, Guitar Photos, Joe Bonamassa, Les Paul Custom, Les Paul Standard, Perfect Model

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A Buyer's Guide to the Gibson Les Paul

The Gibson Les Paul. Just saying its name brings to mind some of the most iconic and influential recordings and rockers of the 20th century.

There's no reason to be afraid of your guitar's truss rod. In this article, I'll show you how easy it is to adjust it safely. Learn Acoustic Guitar, Learn Guitar Chords, Guitar Diy, Learn To Play Guitar, Music Guitar, Playing Guitar, Custom Acoustic Guitars, Guitar Books, Learning Guitar

Learn Acoustic Guitar

Learn Guitar Chords

Learn To Play Guitar

Custom Acoustic Guitars

Learning Guitar

How Do I Adjust my Acoustic Guitar's Truss Rod?

There's no reason to be afraid of your guitar's truss rod. In this article, I'll show you how easy it is to adjust it safely.

A maintenance schedule of what your guitar needs now, 20 years from now, and everything in-between Guitar Tips, Guitar Songs, Guitar Lessons, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Building, Classical Guitar, Band Merch, Music Gifts, Cool Guitar

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Classical Guitar

Lifetime Guitar Maintenance Schedule

A maintenance schedule of what your guitar needs now, 20 years from now, and everything in-between

Find a doctor with specific training in the field of performing arts medicine before you entrust your injury to them as even surgical solutions have specific nuances particular to musicians depending on what instrument they play. Soft Tissue Injury, Hand Wrist, Family Doctors, Guitar Tips, Performing Arts, Latest Music, In The Heights, Musicians, Medicine

Soft Tissue Injury

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Ask the Doctor: Musicians and Hand/Wrist Injuries

Find a doctor with specific training in the field of performing arts medicine before you entrust your injury to them as even surgical solutions have specific nuances particular to musicians depending on what instrument they play.

Cleaning your guitar strings after playing is a great way to extend the life of your strings and keep your fretboard clean longer. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn-out process. Let me show you how easy it can be... Guitar Tips, Guitar Lessons, Play Guitar Chords, Guitar Accessories, Guitar For Beginners, Guitar Building, Guitar Strings, Playing Guitar, Music Stuff

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How to Clean Guitar Strings Safely, Quickly, and Easily [Step by Step]

Cleaning your guitar strings after playing is a great way to extend the life of your strings and keep your fretboard clean longer. It doesn't have to be a long, drawn-out process. Let me show you how easy it can be...

Beginner guitars don't have to suck. For around $300 or less you can get an excellent axe that'll play and sound great, and last a lifetime. This article recommends some good ones for you to consider. Beginner Electric Guitar, Cool Electric Guitars, Jazz Guitar, Cool Guitar, Les Paul 100, Guitar Cable, Fender Squier, Guitar For Beginners, Guitars

Beginner Electric Guitar

Cool Electric Guitars

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Really Great Beginner Electric Guitars - Most Under $300

Beginner guitars don't have to suck. For around $300 or less you can get an excellent axe that'll play and sound great, and last a lifetime. This article recommends some good ones for you to consider.

Adjusting pickup height is one of the easiest ways to effortlessly improve your tone. Fender Jaguar, Pickup Covers, Guitar Pickups, Seymour Duncan, Guitar Tips, Guitar Chords, Playing Guitar, Pick Up, Acoustic

Adjusting pickup height—an easy, fast, free way to improve your tone

Adjusting pickup height is one of the easiest ways to effortlessly improve your tone.

In this article, I outline some of the common mistakes that new guitar owners make, so that you can avoid making them yourself and potentially damaging your precious first axe. Guitar Tips, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Building, Playing Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Say Hello, Axe, Mistakes, Outline

Guitar Building

Acoustic Guitar

11 Common Mistakes Made by New Guitar Owners

In this article, I outline some of the common mistakes that new guitar owners make, so that you can avoid making them yourself and potentially damaging your precious first axe.

This article gives a listing of common string height measurements for low, medium, and high action... for electric, steel-string acoustic, and Classical guitars. Guitar Strumming Patterns, Guitar Chord Chart, Guitar Chords, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Parts, Ukulele, Guitar Tips, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Songs For Beginners

Guitar Strumming Patterns

Guitar Chord Chart

Acoustic Guitar

Guitar Songs For Beginners

Guitar Action - What's a "Good" String Height?

This article gives a listing of common string height measurements for low, medium, and high action... for electric, steel-string acoustic, and Classical guitars.

Buying your first guitar? When it comes to cost-to-value, there are generally 5 major categories you can shop within. Learn the characteristics of each so you can decide which is best for your needs and budget. Unique Guitars, Custom Guitars, Guitar Tips, Guitar Lessons, Guitar Wallpaper Iphone, Iphone Wallpapers, Coaching, Backing Tracks, Guitar For Beginners

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Iphone Wallpapers

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The 5 Categories of Guitars

Buying your first guitar? When it comes to cost-to-value, there are generally 5 major categories you can shop within. Learn the characteristics of each so you can decide which is best for your needs and budget.

It might be easier than you think to get that old guitar in playing shape. And now is the perfect time to rekindle your guitar love and get it into shape for the new year. Guitar Solo, Guitar Tips, Cool Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Learn Guitar Online, Learn To Play Guitar, Music Courses, Learning Courses, Guitar Classes

Learn Guitar Online

Learn To Play Guitar

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5 Tips to Bring your Old Guitar Back to Life

It might be easier than you think to get that old guitar in playing shape. And now is the perfect time to rekindle your guitar love and get it into shape for the new year.

Padding, packing and protection – how to ensure your prized guitars stay safe in a big move. Moving Cross Country, Big Move, Guitar Shop, Guitar Tips, Vintage Guitars, Stay Safe, Packing, In This Moment, Building

Moving Cross Country

Vintage Guitars

Tech Talk: Preparing guitars for a cross-country move

Padding, packing and protection – how to ensure your prized guitars stay safe in a big move.

Guitar cases fall into just a few major categories. Each category has its pros and cons, so this article will help you learn which may be best for your situation, whether you're a stay-at-home guitarist or a touring pro. Types Of Guitar, Guitar Tips, Guitar Case, Guitar Building, Ukulele, Touring, Keep It Cleaner, Guy, Tech

Types Of Guitar

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Keep It Cleaner

Guitar Cases: The Ultimate Guide

Guitar cases fall into just a few major categories. Each category has its pros and cons, so this article will help you learn which may be best for your situation, whether you're a stay-at-home guitarist or a touring pro.