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?...
What’s in your gig bag?

What’s in your gig bag?

what’s in YOUR GIG BAG? Take it for granted that things will malfunction, break or get lost at the worst possible moment! It’s essential to be prepared when they do. What do you carry in your gig bag? Here is our list of ‘must have’ and...
Cleaning your fretboard

Cleaning your fretboard

CLEANING YOUR FRETBOARD If you’ve read our post on prolonging string life, you’ll understand the benefits of keeping your strings clean. So why live with a dirty fretboard? Fretboards get dirty. Our hands transfer dirt, sweat and oils onto the strings and onto the...