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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?

Guitar Setup
Harley Benton Guitar Kit

Harley Benton launches three new ‘build your own guitar’ kits – starting from $117

By Phil Weller published

Thomann’s budget gear firm extends its entry-level guitar-building kits with okoume and basswood six-strings inspired by V and Explorer shapes

Electric Guitars
Mod Electronics Phase/Off

Mod Electronics Phase/Off review – a phaser pedal so good you won't mind assembling it yourself

By Paul Riario published

For the DIY enthusiast with a steady hand on the soldering iron, this phaser from Mod Electronics might just do the job of one, two, or even three classic modulation units

Effects & Pedals
Man building an electric guitar

Best DIY guitar kits 2025: self-assembly project guitars for every budget

By Richard Blenkinsop last updated

The best DIY guitar kits for budding luthiers – build your own acoustic or electric guitar today

Guitars
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The Indie Idealist: DIY Demos (Part Two)

By Kaela Sinclair published

Musical Tips & Advice
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The Indie Idealist: DIY Demos (Part One)

By Kaela Sinclair published

Lessons