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So now that you have gone out and bought your first guitar (or fifth if you're like me) you need to know how to properly maintain it. This is a colloe...
If you bought your guitar new or used, you are going to want to do this first. These next few steps will make your guitar look better, feel better, an...
The first thing that you should do as soon as you get home is change out the strings on your guitar. Most guitars that you can buy at stores come pre-...
Take a washcloth, and get it slightly damp. Clean off all of the dirt, dust, and grime that has built itself up. Dry off with a dry washcloth afterwar...
Use wood polish to make your guitar shine. I used a light wood polish for the neck of my Telecaster, and a darker colored polish for the body. Apply i...
To re-string an electric guitar, take the proper string. Look at the diagram below as if you were looking at a guitar face on. the neck ...
Look at the last slide for instructions. I am not sure how to describe stringing a guitar. I can give the first few steps though. Take the correct str...
In order for your guitar to sound its best, it must be in tune. This is done by using a digital tuner. You can also tune the guitar to itself. Tune th...
Electric guitars can easily be stored on guitar stands. Look at my other instructable "My Multiple Guitar Stand" if you want to build one of these. Ac...
Acoustic gitars (that are not cheap) need to be humidified if the humidity levels where you are are low. You can use a store bought humidifier, or a h...
I have had this happen to me twice, so I am assuming it has probably happened to you. The nut that holds the input jack on my electric guitar has loos...
The truss rod is a rod that can be tightened or loosened in the neck of the guitar to raise or lower the action. I would not attempt a fix if you are ...
May your guitar stay tuned, your fingers develop callouses, and may you finally learn how to play!
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