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Tuning Up

Between the shifting tiers and local lockdowns of the past few months, I have been fortunate enough to have found myself teaching numerous guitar setup masterclasses. These sessions are designed to give my students the confidence to be able to make adjustments to their beloved six-strings, and it’s been encouraging to see so many guitarists and amateur luthiers signing up to broaden their understanding of the mechanics of the guitar.

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