In our new Guitar Setup and Maintenance video series, Guitar Craft Academy instructor and professional Nashville luthier David Johnson will walk you through each step of the setup process and also cover cleaning electronics and hardware tightening to help your guitar...
(Mark Lacey is an instructor at Guitar Craft Academy Nashville and the owner of Lacey Guitars.) What Causes a Guitar Neck to Back Bow? Ideally, a guitar neck should have a small amount of forward relief, approximately 0.008 inch, so that the strings won’t...
(Marty Lanham is an instructor at Guitar Craft Academy Nashville.) As the summer ends and we prepare for cooler weather, it’s important to pay attention to the effect that heat in our homes can have on acoustic instruments, including guitars. Low humidity can...
If you’re looking for a comprehensive guitar maintenance and repair tool kit, Music Nomad’s Premium Guitar Tech Screwdriver and Wrench Set is a great choice. It’s designed specifically for guitars and comes with 18 screwdriver bits, 7 hex...
