We’ll go over how to change guitar strings, so we can get you back to playing andlearning guitarin no time. The same method for one string is more or less the same for all of your strings, so you can change only a single string or all of your old strings while you’re at it....
setup kit has a few different tools you will need to do most guitar bridge setups. It includes a string height ruler, a set of string radius gauges, and a small set of allen wrenches to adjust the truss rod. If you aren’t going to get any other tools, this is the set to get!
In contrast, take a look at a Les Paul. If you decide to re-wire that you'll have to run cables up through the middle of the guitar; put the pickups in in the same way; do what wiring you can out of the guitar; and solder the rest - while not being very careful not to melt...
Follow the same procedure as described for an acoustic steel string guitar. However, if you have an electric guitar with a movable bridge you may want to take it to your local music store and have them show you how to do it safely. If the bridge is moved from it's correct position yo...
Guitar String Height Ruler Measure twice; cut once. You have to abide by this tradesman’s law when sanding down the saddle on your guitar. You can always take more off, but you can’t put it back on and no one wants a shimmed bridge saddle. This string height ruler will give you ...
Upgrading your guitar yourself will not only save you money, it's also a fun way to get to know how it really works
Most have six strings, but some have four or even twelve. By giving this guitar four strings instead, you will be able to draw them on the neck much more easily. You may be surprised how much easier this small detail can make this drawing! You can also change any other details you ma...
defects or very old or corroded strings can all contribute to not being able to get your guitar in tune. Change your strings often (at least every couple months) and if you have had consistent intonation problems with a particular string manufacturer, perhaps give another string brand a go. ...
Change your strings before you even contemplate pressing record and consider asking a professional about setting up your instrument for the best results.A setup should include looking at your guitars intonation and setting up the action. On an acoustic guitar, this process involves adjustments to ...
What the company didn’t have was a solidbody guitar.That was about to change.Pictured: Gibson Les Paul Standard '60s AAA Flame Top Limited-Edition Electric Guitar Tri-BurstMcCarty and his team worked for approximately one year crafting a distinctively Gibson solidbody, convinced the most famous...