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Are Vintage Guitars Worth Buying for Players?
Are vintage guitars worth buying? Learn how age, condition, originality and playability affect value, and how to choose a guitar you'll enjoy for years.
What Causes Guitar Fret Buzz? Fix the Rattle
What causes guitar fret buzz? Learn how action, neck relief, uneven frets and technique affect your sound, plus when a professional setup is the answer.
Guitar Pickup Selection for Better Tone
Make guitar pickup selection easier with practical advice on single-coils, humbuckers, output, wiring and choosing a sound that suits your playing style.
A Practical Guide to Vintage Guitar Grading
Our guide to vintage guitar grading explains condition, originality, repairs and value, so you can buy, sell or trade a classic instrument with confidence.
Guitar Setup Checklist for Better Playing
Use this guitar setup checklist to check relief, action, intonation and electronics, then know when a professional workshop setup is the sensible choice.
How to Restring a Guitar Without the Faff
Learn how to restring a guitar with workshop-tested steps for acoustic and electric players, plus tuning tips to keep your instrument playing its best.
What a Guitar Repair Workshop Can Do for You
A guitar repair workshop keeps your instrument playing its best, from a clean restring and setup to fretwork, repairs, restorations and resprays in house.
Beginner Guitar Brands Worth Your First £200
Beginner guitar brands can make learning easier. See what to look for in a first acoustic or electric guitar, from build quality to setup and value too.
Which Guitar Size Suits Children? A Practical Guide
Which guitar size suits children? Match a young player's height, hand comfort and musical goals with a guitar they will want to pick up daily for years.