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GUITAR MODS AND FIXES

06 CONSIDER GETTING A SETUP

A guitar setup from an experienced luthier is the quickest way to get your guitar back into shape. If you’ve changed string gauge from the original size, there’s every chance your guitar’s nut, neck relief, string height and intonation will need adjusting too. Some (or all) of this work can be carried out yourself, however if you’ve never done it before then paying a professional to give your pride and joy a once-over is well worth it.

07 INTONATE

You wouldn’t expect your guitar to sound great without tuning it, but just because the open strings are in tune, doesn’t mean that the

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