Guitar Setup
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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
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
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
“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
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
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
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
How to set up your room for guitar recording success
By Ira Segall published
From room acoustics to noise management, these are our top tips for preparing your space for recording
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