CHANGING STRING GAUGE

CHANGING STRING GAUGE

CHANGING STRING GAUGE So you’re thinking about changing string gauge on your guitar? Players do this for a variety of reasons: to suit a particular style of music, to achieve a different tone, or just to try something new. However, it’s worth being aware that...
All About Re-fretting

All About Re-fretting

ALL ABOUT RE-FRETTING You may be thinking about re-fretting one of your favourite guitars, or maybe you’re just curious about what’s involved in a re-fret. Either way, we’ve got you covered! Read on… What is a ‘re-fret’? In short, re-fretting a...
Tips on screws and screwing

Tips on screws and screwing

TIPS on SCREWS AND SCREWING We’d like to share a few tips about screws and screwing. We routinely come across the same issues with screws and their holes. Many of these issues are caused by user error. Here are some of the most common issues and how to avoid or fix...
Stretching new strings

Stretching new strings

STRETCHING STRINGS New strings need to be stretched before they’ll stay in tune. If you don’t stretch them, for the first 2-3 hours of play they’ll repeatedly go flat in pitch. There are conflicting views on how to stretch strings, and even whether they need...
Setting active pickup height

Setting active pickup height

Sign up to be the first to know about our latest blog items SUBSCRIBE setting the height of active pickups Having just fitted some EMG active pickups for a customer, I thought I’d share a few tips on setting the height of active pickups. What are active pickups?...