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GIT539 Nitty Gritty: how to install an L.R. Baggs acoustic guitar pickup system.
How to install LR Baggs’ HiFi Duet acoustic pickup – and yes, we’re gonna drill a hole in Chris Buck’s guitar

By Huw Price Published

Chris Buck bought a new acoustic for tour, but he needed a pickup installed. Enter Huw Price and his drill

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I've set up hundreds of guitars with these 7 essential tools, and the final hours of Prime Day are your last chance to get them at a discount – deals start from just $8.99

By Matt McCracken Last updated

These expert-picked Prime Day deals will ensure your guitar is always playing its best

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Fixes to make if your new guitar doesn't sound right: from tuners to tremolo units, nuts and string trees, many new guitars need some TLC to make them sound at their best.
Having problems with your shiny new guitar? Try these fixes first

By Dave Burrluck Published

Final quality control on new instruments can vary. Do we all need to learn to do a little DIY?

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Ukulele headstock with fresh strings attached
How to restring a ukulele in 14 easy steps

By Jack Ellis Published

Here’s my go-to process for changing the strings on a ukulele – step-by-step guide with pictures

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A string-less bass guitar ready for restringing
How to restring a bass guitar: step-by-step guidance on changing your bass strings, from a professional guitar repairer

By Jack Ellis Published

Here’s my go-to process for changing the strings on a bass guitar – complete with pictures

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Closeup of a fretboard on a Fender Noventa Telecaster
Never underestimate the impact of fretboard radius – it dramatically affects the way your guitar plays

By Huw Price Published

Crucial to playing feel, radius applies to strings as well as fretboards – we explore the different ways it impacts the feel of your guitar

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How to set up your guitar for slide
“Try a higher string action until you get used to using it”: How to set up your guitar for slide

By Dave Burrluck Published

Lights, camera... High action? We explore that and more as we walk through what you Cooder, woulda, shoulda do when getting your guitar ready for the slide

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Man wearing a guitar holding a messy guitar cable in his hands
How to choose the right guitar cable: from length and connector considerations, to whether you should build your own, here’s everything you need to know

By Connor Godfrey Published

We've played enough bad cables to know what we're talking about – now you can plug and play with confidence using our guide

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Three Fender beginner acoustic guitars lying on the floor
8 ways to make your beginner acoustic guitar play and sound better

By Matt McCracken Published

Our expert tips will help unlock the full potential of your beginner acoustic

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Fender Jazzmaster
How to upgrade your Jazzmaster and Jaguar: mod tips and setup tricks

By Huw Price Published

From bridges to tremolos to pickups, these DIY upgrades for the offset electric in your life will make them better than ever

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