Tagged: maintenance

Nut slots cut too high cause tuning and intonation problems that a bridge adjustment can't fix. Here's how to spot it and what to do about it.

Why your guitar's action creeps up or down with the weather, what relief actually means, and when it's a five-minute fix versus a job for a tech.

Bridge saddle height doesn't just affect playability. It changes pickup output, attack and how your valve amp responds. Here's why.

Buzzing frets and dead tone don't always mean new strings. Here's how to tell whether it's the strings or the setup, before you spend money twice.

Buzzing frets, stiff bends, tuning drama — here's how to tell if your guitar needs a proper setup or if you're just blaming the gear.

Your acoustic's action and neck relief shift with humidity, not just string age. Here's what's actually happening to the wood, and what to do about it.

Why a guitar can be perfectly in tune open yet sour up the neck, and how to set intonation properly so both tell the same truth.

Nut slot depth is one of the least discussed setup variables — and one of the most consequential. Here's what it actually does to your tone, intonation and feel.

Bends going sharp and not returning to pitch? Jez explains the real causes — nut slots, string trees, saddle friction — and how to sort them.

Humidity wrecks acoustic guitars quietly and expensively. Here's what's actually happening inside your instrument and how to stop it.

Saddle positions sorted, tuner in hand. Jez walks you through electric guitar intonation — what it is, why it drifts, and how to fix it yourself.

Your open strings tune up fine, but chords and high notes sound off. Sheildon breaks down bass intonation — what causes it, how to check it, and how to fix it.

Wood moves with the seasons. Doug explains how to protect your acoustic from humidity swings, how to clean it properly, and what to watch for year-round.