Basic Guitar Maintenance

Want to learn the basics of guitar maintenance? This series of seven articles will introduce you to the basic things you can do to make sure your guitar looks and plays great.

How to Clean Your Guitar

Cleaning your guitar is the first step to regular maintenance. Here’s how to get rid of everyday smudges, fingerprints, and dirt. 

What’s a Setup?

Fingerboard Maintenance

Truss Rod Adjustments

Adjusting Your Action

Adjusting the Nut

How to Fix Rattles

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