John LeVan

John LeVan has written five guitar repair books published by Mel Bay. His best seller, Guitar Setup, Maintenance & Repair, is a hands-on guide with a forward by Bob Taylor. John also authored PG’s Guitar Shop 101 column, hosted several PG DIY videos, and is an authorized warranty technician trainer for Taylor Guitars. To learn more about John’s repair and restoration workshops for players, technicians, and retail employees, visit guitarservices.com.

12 Things Guitar Techs Need to Know

Guitar & Bass Mods

12 Things Guitar Techs Need to Know

Whether you want to tech for a touring band, open a repair shop, or simply maintain your own instruments, there are important things to consider before stepping into the world of 6-string repair.

Guitar Shop 101: Using Super Glue in Guitar Repair

Guitar Shop 101

Guitar Shop 101: Using Super Glue in Guitar Repair

The fast-acting adhesive can work wonders ... if you know how to handle it safely.

Guitar Shop 101: Happy Little (String) Trees

Guitar Shop 101

Guitar Shop 101: Happy Little (String) Trees

Do the open strings buzz or sound wimpy on your Fender-style guitar? Maybe the problem lies at the headstock.

Guitar Shop 101: Curing Sticky-Neck Syndrome

Guitar Shop 101

Guitar Shop 101: Curing Sticky-Neck Syndrome

Do you feel like you’re fighting your guitar’s neck? Here’s how to create that smooth, “played-in” feel.

The ABCs of Output Jacks

Guitar Shop 101

The ABCs of Output Jacks

Passive pickups, active electronics, and acoustic-electric guitars with dual-pickup sources all require different types of output jacks. Do you know how to wire them up?