Helpful Reviews & Buying Guides
Thousands of new guitar models and gadgets keep hitting the market. This makes finding the best guitar or guitar related products an even greater challenge without having a trustworthy guide. Make informed decisions and avoid getting burned when buying your guitar gear.
Best Acoustic Electric Guitar Under $300 Buyer’s Guide & Reviews
At a glance: On a budget and need a decent acoustic electric guitar to do the job? Here’s our Buyer’s Guide to finding the … Read More
Looking for the Best Low Watt Tube Amp?
Playing your electric guitar doesn’t mean you need to blow your budget, or a fuse from drawing too much power. There are some great low-watt … Read More
Best Electric Guitars Under $500
When your budget isn’t that big, you can still enjoy making music with a more affordable electric guitar. There are great electric guitars that … Read More
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Yamaha Gigmaker EG Electric Guitar Pack Review
At a glance: Gigmaker Guitar Pack by Yamaha When many folks start researching electric guitars, they’re shocked to find how many options are out there … Read More
Jackson JS22 Dinky Review
At a glance: The JS22 Dinky by Jackson Guitars If you’re an aspiring musician, it’s essential to choose the right electric guitar. After all, … Read More
Tips on Transporting Your Guitar Safely
How to Protect Your Guitar When Travelling As of 2015, passengers on US airlines are officially allowed to check in small instruments as carry-on luggage. … Read More
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How to do a Professional Guitar Setup
Being able to express yourself fully is also a matter of having your guitar set up so that it allows you to do so. Knowing how to set up a guitar, whether for yourself or for compensation, is like most other skills; a matter of time, experience, and good guidance.
Typical Guitar Repair Problems
A few common problems we all deal with at one time or another as guitar players:
- Buzzing, rattling
- High action
- Tuning issues
- Breaking Strings
And many more of course.
You CAN do it. With the right mindset, guidance and working environment, which can be incredibly modest, you can achieve remarkable results. There are three rules of a guitar setup that represent the basic principles of an organized, educated approach to achieving your ultimate goal – setting up your guitar to its maximum potential.
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Featured Pro Guitar Setup Video:
How To Set Up A Fender Telecaster:
BONUS - If you're just starting out:
- what kind of beginner guitar should I buy?
- how much should I spend?
- why do I need a guitar setup anyway?
- how do I know if I'm getting a good deal?
- where can I find starter materials that don't suck?
You'll find answers to those questions, and many more, right here.
