[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Intonation problems? Adjust the saddle in 3 moves How many times has it happened to you to tune the guitar open, play a G chord on the third fret and feel that something is not right? Maybe a nice power chord on the seventh, and boom: completely out of tune. It makes you so nervous that you'd want to … Read more
Electric guitar bridge: set it right in 3 moves How many times have you picked up your guitar, perhaps the one you painstakingly assembled, and felt that something wasn't right? The strings are too high, it's hard to play clean, the notes are out of tune on the higher frets. A nightmare, right? … Read more
How to Build an Electric Guitar Online: 5 Steps The sound of a guitar made with your own hands. That feeling of having assembled every single piece, soldered every wire, adjusted every screw, until you hear the first note come out of the amplifier. It's something that, I tell you, is incredibly satisfying. And if you're... Read more
DIY solid body electric guitar: 5 steps. Listen, the idea of building your electric guitar from scratch, perhaps a nice DIY solid body electric guitar, can seem like an insurmountable mountain. A bit like when I thought about assembling my first tube preamp: a thousand components, microscopic solders, the fear … Read more
First DIY guitar: quick and practical guide. Have you ever looked at your guitar and thought: “Damn, but how is it made inside? What if I tried to make one myself?” Well, if you're here, the answer is almost certainly yes. And I understand you perfectly. The idea of building your own guitar, of seeing it … Read more
3 mistakes when making an electric guitar body We've all been there. That rush of adrenaline when you decide: “Ok, this time I'm going to sit down and build my electric guitar from scratch”. It's not like modifying an existing guitar, here we're talking about starting from a block of wood and creating a playable instrument. It's … Read more
Building an Electric Guitar from Scratch: My 7 Essential Steps Guide Building an electric guitar from scratch. Just thinking about it gives you chills, right? Maybe you've already dabbled in some modifications, changed pickups, fixed a warped neck. But the idea of starting from a raw block of wood and arriving at one … Read more
When we talk about the electric guitar, we're not just talking about an instrument. We're talking about something that changed the world of music, gave voice to generations, and made millions dream. And let's face it, for those of us who love getting our hands dirty, it's also a fascinating puzzle, a blend of wood, metal, and electronics... Read more
Electric guitar kit assembly: step-by-step guide Have you ever looked at your guitar and thought: “Wow, what would it be like to have one made by me?” I'm not talking about the work of an expert luthier with years of workshop experience. I'm talking about something you can do in your garage, on your table, with a … Read more
Broken electric guitar strings? A quick-change guide. Let's face it: there's nothing more frustrating than a broken electric guitar string just as you're about to start a practice session, or worse, a concert. That metallic "click," followed by the awkward silence, is a classic we all know. And it's not just a matter of... Read more
Building Martin Koch Electric Guitars: 5 Key Steps When I decided to tackle building a Martin Koch electric guitar, I remember thinking, "Okay, the plans are incredibly detailed, I can't go wrong." Then I started. And I made a mistake. I did it again. I discovered that even with the best plans in the world, the difference is... Read more
Does your guitar need fretting? 3 signs. How many times have I heard people say, "My guitar doesn't sound like it used to," "It has a weird sustain," or "I can't get it set up properly; it's always buzzing somewhere." And how many times, initially, have I blamed the setup, the truss rod, maybe even the bridge,... Read more
Guitar Neck Construction: 5 Mistakes to Avoid Making an electric guitar neck from scratch can seem like a mountain to climb. When I started, the first thing that held me back was the fear of throwing away hours of work and a beautiful, perhaps even expensive, piece of wood. Who among us doesn't... Read more
Electric guitar assistance: 7 common faults and solutions I still remember the first time I heard that hum. It wasn't an intentional feedback, or an interesting sound; it was a dull, annoying noise that covered everything else. I was there, with my newly assembled guitar, convinced I had made a masterpiece, and instead… a disaster … Read more
Electric guitar bridge intonation: solved in 3 steps. You've just finished assembling your latest guitar project. You've chosen the body, the neck, the pickups, and you've soldered everything together with almost surgical precision (or at least, you tried). You turn on the amp, plug in the jack, and... the open strings sound wonderful. Then you try a... Read more
Repainting an Electric Guitar: A Practical 5-Step Guide. Okay, let's be honest. That guitar you have in the garage, perhaps your first DIY project or a hastily purchased old one, has seen better days. The paint is scratched, perhaps chipped, the color just doesn't resonate with you anymore. And there, in the back of your mind, begins... Read more
3 Steps to Adjusting an Electric Guitar Bridge How many times have you picked up your guitar, perhaps one you've put together with so much effort and pride, and felt like it just doesn't sound right? Maybe the action is too high and you break your fingertips, or worse, it's too low and you... Read more
[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Painting an Electric Guitar: 5 Steps Without Errors The painting process. Let's face it, it's the part of the building process that causes the most anxiety for all of us garage hobbyists. You've spent hours cutting, routing, sanding the body, choosing the woods, and then comes the moment to apply the color. That's when your hands start to shake … Read more
[BOX AFFILIAZIONE] Repair Electric Guitar: 4 Problems and Solutions When it comes to electric guitars, there's always a moment when something doesn't sound as it should. That extra hum, a buzzing string, the intonation going its own way. I know it well, I've been through it too, and not once, not twice, but dozens of … Read more
Building an electric guitar: 5 mistakes not to make When you set your mind to building an electric guitar, enthusiasm is sky-high. You already have the sound, color, and shape in mind. Maybe you've watched a thousand videos, read forums, and feel ready to dive in. I've been there too. The first time I decided … Read more
Electric guitar setup: diagnosis and solution If you're here, it's likely your guitar is giving you some headaches. Maybe the strings buzz, the intonation is a disaster, or simply playing it has become a chore. Frustrating, right? You feel like taking it to the luthier, but then you think: “Damn, I built it myself, is it possible that I can't … Read more
Replacing the Nut: A Step-by-Step Guide How many times have you picked up your favorite guitar and heard that damned string buzzing in the air? Or the action so high at the first fret that it gives you thumb cramps? Or, even worse, the intonation just won't come back, especially on the first few frets? If the answer... Read more
Replacing saddles: solve the problem. How many times have you had a guitar that sounds great, the neck is perfect, the electronics are perfect, but there's always something wrong? Maybe it's a tuning you never keep, a string that breaks every now and then in the same spot, or a feeling under your hand... Read more
Guitar Building Times: A Practical Guide. The idea of building your own electric guitar from scratch is fantastic. Imagine: you play it, and you know that every curve, every weld, every paint job was done by you. It's a unique feeling. But, at a certain point, the question arises spontaneously and naggingly: "How much the hell does it take to... Read more
How to build a handmade electric guitar: complete guide for beginners I still remember the day I decided to build an electric guitar with my own hands. I didn't have an equipped workshop, just a messy garage and a great desire to do it. The thought of taking a piece of raw wood and transforming it into one … Read more
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