The Bench
Should You Adjust Your Own Truss Rod? (And Whic...
Yes — most players can and should learn this. Here's what a truss rod actually controls (relief, not action), how to measure neck relief, which way to turn the rod,...
Should You Adjust Your Own Truss Rod? (And Whic...
Yes — most players can and should learn this. Here's what a truss rod actually controls (relief, not action), how to measure neck relief, which way to turn the rod,...
22 Frets vs 24 Frets: Does the Extra Two Frets ...
Two extra frets have no tone of their own. What they do is shove the neck pickup about an inch toward the bridge. Here is what actually changes on a...
22 Frets vs 24 Frets: Does the Extra Two Frets ...
Two extra frets have no tone of their own. What they do is shove the neck pickup about an inch toward the bridge. Here is what actually changes on a...
Why Does My Guitar Neck Feel Sticky? Gloss vs. ...
A sticky neck is the finish, not the wood. Why gloss necks grab in summer, how satin compares, whether it changes tone (it doesn't), and how to safely de-gloss a...
Why Does My Guitar Neck Feel Sticky? Gloss vs. ...
A sticky neck is the finish, not the wood. Why gloss necks grab in summer, how satin compares, whether it changes tone (it doesn't), and how to safely de-gloss a...
Are Gibson "Faded" Guitars Actually Worth It? A...
"Faded" means a thin satin finish, not a lesser Gibson. A bench tech on what the finish really changes, what it doesn't, the price gap, and what to check before...
Are Gibson "Faded" Guitars Actually Worth It? A...
"Faded" means a thin satin finish, not a lesser Gibson. A bench tech on what the finish really changes, what it doesn't, the price gap, and what to check before...
If You Change String Gauge, Do You Need a New S...
Changing string gauge is really changing tension, and your setup is balanced for a specific tension. Here's what actually shifts — neck relief, the nut, intonation, and floating tremolos —...
If You Change String Gauge, Do You Need a New S...
Changing string gauge is really changing tension, and your setup is balanced for a specific tension. Here's what actually shifts — neck relief, the nut, intonation, and floating tremolos —...
Should You Loosen the Strings to Ship or Store ...
Store a guitar tuned to pitch; for shipping, drop it a whole step — not fully slack. An honest bench guide to string tension, truss rods, and headstock breaks.
Should You Loosen the Strings to Ship or Store ...
Store a guitar tuned to pitch; for shipping, drop it a whole step — not fully slack. An honest bench guide to string tension, truss rods, and headstock breaks.