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Guitar 911: Five Guitar Repair Safety Tips

By Joe Becker published

There are a lot of chemicals used on guitars, and there are safety issues with which to be concerned—for the guitar and the person using it.

Guitar 911: Matching Hardware by Painting and Heat Treating

By Joe Becker published

Learn about matching hardware by painting and heat treating.

Guitar 911: How to Make a Pickguard Out of a Tupperware Lid

By Joe Becker published

A rather unconventional option for a pickguard replacement on a vintage guitar.

Guitar 911: Six Tips for Maintaining Your Guitars

By Joe Becker published

Like to keep your axes in tip-top shape? Here are a few solid tips to do just that.

Guitar 911: How to Repair Worn-Out Screw Holes on Your Guitar

By Joe Becker published

The best way to fix a worn-out strap button hole, trem-claw-screw hole or really any hole on a guitar.

How to Remove Stickers and Glue from Guitars

By Joe Becker published

Guitar 911: How to Install Pickups Using a Clicky Pen

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This time, I'm going to show you how to install pickups using a clicky pen. Yes, I watched a lot of MacGyver as a kid. Sue me. It was a good show. Anyway....

Guitar 911: How to Fix a Broken Guitar String

By Joe Becker published

Today, I'm going to show you how to repair a broken guitar string.

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