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Acoustic Soundboard

An Acoustic Care and Repair Recap

Chris Martin taps Martin Guitar’s top tech Dave Regec for the expert edge on how to maintain your acoustic guitar—and when to take it to a pro.

DIY Relic’ing: Harley Benton DC-Junior Electronics
Mod Garage

DIY Relic’ing: Harley Benton DC-Junior Electronics

Let's look at the wiring and innards of our project guitar and make some swaps before we age them.

cracked headstock
Acoustic Soundboard

Why the Hell Is My Guitar Repair Taking So Long?

Covid caused a huge uptick in guitar sales and repair requests. If you're considering trying to fix it yourself rather than wait in line, here's a simple rule of thumb to keep in mind.

How to Ground Passive Circuits, Pt. 2 (Plus, Build a Solder Cage!)
Mod Garage

How to Ground Passive Circuits, Pt. 2 (Plus, Build a Solder Cage!)

Here are four ways to ground individual lugs to pots, two ways to connect ground wires to pickups, and a clever soldering technique developed by my colleague Mark Foley.

DIY: How to Adjust Electric-Guitar Intonation
Gear

DIY: How to Adjust Electric-Guitar Intonation

Gruhn Guitars' setup guru Nathan Golliher shows how to easily make your Strat, Les Paul, and Telecaster ring true up and down the fretboard.

The COVID Files: Inside the Mod Garage Shop During Lockdown
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The COVID Files: Inside the Mod Garage Shop During Lockdown

Dirk Wacker shares what the last six months have been like for him and his guitar-tech business in Germany.

Guitar Shop 101: Touch-up a String Nut with Super Glue
Guitar Shop 101

Guitar Shop 101: Touch-up a String Nut with Super Glue

After replacing or upgrading a nut, finish the job with fast-acting cyanoacrylate adhesive.