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CONFESSIONS OF A LUTHIER

When I consider my recent guitar repair jobs, the common thread over these past few days has been the troublesome topic of guitar nuts. This humble strip of bone or plastic is actually one of the most crucial links in the chain when it comes to high-performance guitars, but, fortunately for the home luthier, replacing one can be an easy upgrade to perform.

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