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Latest articles by Gary Brawer

The fretboard of a Dean DBD Tribute ML guitar

How to Keep Your Fretboard and Strings Slick and Fast

By Gary Brawer published 9 June 21

A veteran tech dishes on how sliced salami, chapstick, or 3-in-1 oil can fix your sticky fretboard. Just don't use WD-40!

Two guitarists playing live, stood side by side

Five Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Keep Your Gigging Guitar in Top Shape

By Gary Brawer published 31 May 21

Taking care of your guitar is easier – and cheaper – than you might think.

A man plays a blue Fender Jazzmaster

Nine Things That Guitarists Get Wrong About Guitars

By Gary Brawer published 25 May 21

An experienced guitar tech sets the record straight about guitarists’ biggest misconceptions.

A guitar's nut being repaired

Three Things Guitarists Can Do to Sound Better Right Now

By Gary Brawer published 10 May 21

These relatively simple fixes can make a huge difference.

Eddie Van Halen

10 Different Ways to Hot Rod Your Guitar

By Gary Brawer published 20 April 21

Hot rodding comes in many forms, and any one of them can inspire you to explore, play more, have fun, and sound more like yourself.

What you need to know before you choose a refret

Ready for a Refret? Here's What You Need to Know

By Gary Brawer published 15 April 21

The fact is, your frets won’t last forever, and sooner or later, you’ll need to replace them. Here is a checklist of things to consider when choosing a refret.

How to Fix a Rubbery, Sticky Guitar Neck

By Gary Brawer published 16 June 20

Don't like the sticky, tacky feel that's common on finished necks? Try out some of these solutions.

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