Prolonging string life

Prolonging string life

5 tips for PROLONGING string life I think we can all agree that there’s nothing quite like that fresh, crisp sound and feel of a brand-new set of strings! There are steps you can take to prolong the life of your strings.  Unfortunately, when we play guitar our hands...
Tips on Removing Old Strings

Tips on Removing Old Strings

TIPS ON Removing old guitar strings Tip #1 To remove old strings detune them until they’re slack, hold them in one hand and cut them in half (at the 12th fret or thereabouts – it doesn’t matter exactly where) using string cutters. Don’t cut them while the strings are...
Tightening a guitar output jack

Tightening a guitar output jack

TIGHTENING A GUITAR OUTPUT JACK It’s a good idea to check your guitar’s output jack regularly as the nut can work itself loose over time. What to avoid Resist the temptation to simply tighten the nut from the outside. It seems like the obvious fix. But doing this very...