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DIY: 4 Minor Guitar Repairs Anyone Can Do Without a Tech

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Marshall Dunn
By Marshall DunnApr 11, 2025
Marshall Dunn
Marshall Dunn is a touring guitar tech and co-founder of Stage Right Repairs based in Nashville, Tennessee. He is also a musician, a pilot and aviation enthusiast, and a friend of many dogs. He attended Henderson State University.
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An easy guide to re-anchoring a loose tuning machine, restoring a “lost” input jack, refinishing dinged frets, and staunching a dinged surface. Result: no repair fees!

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