
How to Replace the Nut on an Acoustic Guitar
For one reason or another, a nut will occasionally need to be replaced, and many guitarists can do this themselves.

For one reason or another, a nut will occasionally need to be replaced, and many guitarists can do this themselves.

Your truss rod needs adjustment when the neck of your guitar has too much or too little upbow or too much backbow. Here's how to do it yourself.
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If your action feels wrong and the neck has been properly adjusted, it is time to look at the saddle.

Because an acoustic guitar’s fingerboard generally doesn’t have finish applied to it, it should be cleaned with a method slightly different from the one you use on the body

Few things make an acoustic guitarist’s day quite like playing a freshly set up guitar. Suddenly your ax feels like butter. Here are some tips on DIY guitar setups.
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Learn the differences between commercial polishes and cleaners and get the low-down on how to clean your instrument without scratching the finish.
If the dirt buildup is really bad, wiping with a damp cloth won’t suffice. Use some extra-fine wool to scrub gently across the fretboard, parallel to the frets.