Guitar Care, Maintenance, & DIY Articles
Tired of having to take your guitar to the shop for every little thing, then being without it for days or weeks while they work on it? Learn what easy DIY-procedures you can do yourself, as well as what you can’t (or probably shouldn’t). Some things are best left to a pro repair tech or luthier, and I’ll let you know what those are along the way.
Things You Should Never Expect From a Guitar
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/20 Comments/in Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyMy Guitar Has Sharp Frets. Should I File Them?
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/7 Comments/in Advice & Inspiration, Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyShould I Loosen Guitar Strings Before Shipping?
/7 Comments/in Advice & Inspiration, Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer Guy8 Mistakes Guitar Players Make That Cause String Buzz
/84 Comments/in Advice & Inspiration, Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyThe Great Lemon Oil Debate. Is Lemon Oil Safe for Guitar Fretboards?
/37 Comments/in Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyWarning: You May be Loving Your Guitar to Death
/12 Comments/in Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyLast Updated: July 15, 2018 Hey, we love our guitars, right? We want to take care of them so they continue to give us a lifetime of joy and self-expression. However, when it comes to guitar care and our efforts to pamper our axes, it’s possible to overdo it–using too much stuff too often, or […]
Should I loosen my guitar strings when I’m not playing it?
/4 Comments/in Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyMihail Asks: I play my guitar almost every day. Do I need to keep the strings loose or is it alright to keep the guitar tuned up? The Short Answer: Keep your guitar tuned up to pitch, especially if you play it regularly. There’s really no reason to detune a guitar that you play regularly […]
Oiling a Guitar’s Fretboard – It’s Not a Salad
/34 Comments/in Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyShould I Drill my Classical Guitar for a Guitar Strap?
/5 Comments/in Care & Maintenance /by Guitar Answer GuyThis post contains affiliate links, meaning, if you click through and make a purchase, I may earn a commission. This is at no additional cost to you. Learn more. Kathleen Asks: “Do people drill into Classical guitars? I have a Classical guitar and would like to have strap buttons installed for a guitar strap.” Hi […]