Guitar tunings – standard and drop tune
In this blog I talk about different tunings and how you tune strings to a particular note; in it I cover standard tuning and popular drop tune options. I also talk about how tuning affects your string choice and technique.
How to keep your guitar in tune
Don’t panic, it sounds like you’ve got a few simple setup jobs to do keep your guitar in tune. Make sure your strings are stretched in Check the slots in your top nut Lubricate your top nut Set the intonation
What are the best tools to tune a guitar?
Another question I’m often asked is what are the best tools to tune a guitar. In this blog I share my favourites and talk a bit about how the different types of guitar tuners work.
Guitar Bags Best Buys
If you’ve ever looked for a gig bag, you’ll know that the market for guitar bags is large and well populated but all guitar bags are not built the same. Here are my tips on what to look for in
Choosing guitar strings
I’m frequently asked which string gauges should be on a guitar so I thought I'd put together this blog to cover off they key factors that affect the gauge you choose. This isn't a blog about guitar string brands; that'll
Fret level and crown – finding and fixing high frets
For this week’s guitar blog, I thought I’d share with you how I carried out a fret level and crown on the guitar featured in the video. I’ll also tell you which tools I used for the job.