Setup tips, gear care, and the small things that make guitars play great.
Introducing Savior Guitar Tuner: Pro, a Strobe Guitar Tuner App with 0.1 Cent Accuracy for iPhone and Android
Savior Guitar Tuner: Pro is a pro guitar tuner app with strobe accuracy to 0.1 cent, built by a touring guitar tech. Works offline, no ads, no account, one price. Out now on the App Store and Google Play.
Read the post →Why Your Friend's Bass Plays Better Than Yours: 3 Setup Secrets
Ever play a friend's bass and wonder how it feels that good? It's not by accident. Three things control that feel — the neck, the saddles, and the nut — and all three are setup work.
Read →Building a Custom Ebony Bass Ramp with Maple Trim (Radius-Matched, Snap-In Fit)
A custom bass ramp in solid ebony with maple trim — shaped to match the fretboard's 10" radius, snap-fit between the pickups with no permanent hardware, and finished in 10 coats of high-gloss lacquer.
Read →Fret Wear 101: Pitting, Sprouting, and Flattened Frets by Playing Style
Frets are one of the most important and most overlooked parts of your guitar — they affect tuning, sustain, and fret buzz. Here's the wear pattern your playing style is probably leaving, and what to do about it.
Read →Fodera Bass Setup for Touring Bassist Taylor Lee (Katy Perry, Harry Connick Jr.)
Taylor Lee has toured with Katy Perry, Jeff Sipe, and Harry Connick Jr. Here's the full setup we did on his Fodera bass — a strange neck bow, a quarter turn of the truss rod, and the plot twist that hit the next day.
Read →How Often Should You Tune Your Guitar? (Daily, Weekly, or Every Session)
Short answer: every time you play. Long answer: it depends on temperature, humidity, string age, and how you treat the instrument. Here's what really moves your tuning — and how to fix it in 30 seconds.
Read →How to Check Your Guitar Action (And Why It Matters)
Action — the distance between your strings and the fretboard — is one of the biggest factors in playability. Here's how to measure yours and know when it's time for a setup.
Read →5 Signs Your Guitar Needs a Professional Setup
Not sure if your guitar needs work? These five telltale signs mean it's time to bring your instrument to a professional.
Read →Caring for Your Guitar in Humid Climates
Living in the Southeast means battling humidity. Here's how to protect your guitar from moisture damage and keep it playing great year-round.
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