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In this piece, we'll break down everything you need to know to ensure you've got the right strings on your Stratocaster, Telecaster or any other electric guitar. String Gauges "String gauge" refers to the size of the string, as in how thick, measured in thousandths of an inch. The ga...
You can preset the basic intonation of your guitar by taking a tape measure and measuring from the inside of the nut to the center of the 12th fret (the fret wire itself; not the fingerboard). Double that measurement to find the scale length of your guitar. Adjust the first-string bridge...
or a back-bow, the truss rod has to be de-tensioned by turning it counterclockwise and the string tension will complete the job. Whenever possible, I always adjust truss rods with the strings tuned to pitch. The principle is fairly simple, but here’s where ...
To prepare them for the top or back of the guitar, you’ll need to make sure the edges to be joined are perpendicular to the face of each piece. Lift up the outside edges, until they meet, as if you are closing a book. Clamp the pieces together and lightly sand the edge that ...
To prepare them for the top or back of the guitar, you’ll need to make sure the edges to be joined are perpendicular to the face of each piece. Lift up the outside edges, until they meet, as if you are closing a book. Clamp the pieces together and ...
Whale back cufflinks are pretty much identical to bullet backs in terms of functionality. The difference is that the bullet is replaced with a “whale tail” that is a different shape. Chain Link There are two types of chain link cufflinks. The first one is simple enough: two ends of the...
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From a tour stop in London, Rodgers notes that he always has his guitar with him — typically his white 1960 Stratocaster, which Fender has since issued a replica of — and "always" has a recording studio with him. "I always believe that I can add something musically," he says. There...
In this article, we will show you how to adjust the trust rod on your guitar 🎸 and get it setup perfectly to tailor to your unique playing style. 🎸