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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. Guitar Books, Learn Something New Everyday, Used Guitars, Guitar Lovers, Raiding, Guitar Tips, Never Stop Learning, Guitar Porn, Synthesizer

Learn Something New Everyday

Never Stop Learning

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 Workbench, Maintenance, Repair, How To Plan, Devices, Info, Care, Building

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 Deluxe, Telecaster Thinline, Gretsch, Johnny Marr, Pickguard, Guitars

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Telecaster Thinline

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 Gear, Guitar Shop, Cool Guitar, Guitar Lessons, Acoustic Guitar, Guitar Pedals, Guitar Strings

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, Life Facts, Just Giving, Say Hello, Acoustic

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, Extremely Dry, Music Promotion, Aretha Franklin, Classical Guitar

Music Promotion

Aretha Franklin

Classical Guitar

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. Tune, Setup

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 Chords Beginner, Guitar Tuning

Guitar Chords Beginner

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, Guitar Diy, Guitar Riffs, Harmonica

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Guitar Chord Chart

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. Homemade Tools, Simple Way, Extract, Keep It Cleaner, Common, Minimal

Keep It Cleaner

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. Floyd Rose, Fender Telecaster, Wraps

Fender Telecaster

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 Guitars Stratocaster, Gibson Guitars, American Ultra, Jim Morrison Movie, Cool Electric Guitars, Fender American, Fender Squier

Fender Guitars Stratocaster

Jim Morrison Movie

Cool Electric Guitars

Fender American

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, Gig Tickets, Guitar Photos, Joe Bonamassa, Les Paul Custom, Les Paul Standard

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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 Guitar Easy, Learn Guitar Chords, Guitar Tabs Songs, Learn To Play Guitar, Playing Guitar, Learning Guitar

Learn Guitar Easy

Learn Guitar Chords

Guitar Tabs Songs

Learn To Play Guitar

Learning Guitar

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 Tech, Guitar Songs, Guitar Photography, Guitar Building, Guitar Effects

Guitar Photography

Guitar Building

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, Wrist Injury, Hand Injuries, Music Technology, Hand Wrist, Family Doctors, Instrumentalist, Performing Arts

Soft Tissue Injury

Music Technology

Instrumentalist

Performing Arts

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... Play Guitar Chords, Guitar Practice, Sheet Music, Music Sheets, Guitar Accessories

Play Guitar Chords

Guitar Practice

Guitar Accessories

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. Guitar App, Jazz Guitar, Learn Guitar, Telecaster, Beginner Electric Guitar

Beginner Electric Guitar

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. Guitar Rig, Fender Jaguar, Pickup Covers, Guitar Pickups, Seymour Duncan, Luthier

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 Lessons Fingerpicking, Guitar Lessons Songs, Acoustic Guitar Lessons, Guitar Lessons For Beginners

Guitar Lessons Fingerpicking

Guitar Lessons Songs

Acoustic Guitar Lessons

Guitar Lessons For Beginners

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. Ukulele, Basic Guitar Lessons

Basic Guitar Lessons

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 Wallpaper Iphone, Coaching, Willingham, Backing Tracks, Guitar For Beginners

Guitar Wallpaper Iphone

Guitar For Beginners

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 Hero, Learn Guitar Online, Guitar Classes, Music Courses, Famous Guitars, Guitar Fretboard

Learn Guitar Online

Guitar Fretboard

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. Neck Relief, Moving Cross Country, Big Move, Vintage Guitars, Stay Safe

Moving Cross Country

Vintage Guitars

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. Guitar Case, Types Of Guitar

Types Of Guitar

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.