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Guitar Care

Your guitar needs care and attention, and by that we mean more than simply cleaning and polishing it. Read this tutorial to find out more.
Guitar Care
Overview
  1. 1. Introduction
  2. 2. Cleaning the fingerboard and strings
  3. 3. Body care
  4. 4. Waxing
  5. 5. Technical checklist
  6. 6. Adjusting the neck
  7. 7. String action
  8. 8. Intonation
  9. 9. Mechanics and more
  10. 10. Pots, switches and electronics
  11. 11. Hot Deals

1. Introduction

Welcome to our online tutorial on the fascinating topic of guitar care.

Whether you own an expensive custom shop guitar or an off-the-shelf instrument: Your treasured possession needs care and attention, and by that we mean more than simply cleaning and polishing it. In order to maintain the functionality and value of your guitar or bass, you should take a closer look at regular intervals and perform certain service tasks when needed.

While this can be tedious at times, we have compiled this online tutorial to help you care for your guitar as quickly and effectively as possible. This guide consists of several pages, which you can access by clicking on the links at the end of this page.

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