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Gary Brawer

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How to Keep Your Fretboard and Strings Slick and Fast 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!
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Nine Things That Guitarists Get Wrong About Guitars An experienced guitar tech sets the record straight about guitarists’ biggest misconceptions.
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Three Things Guitarists Can Do to Sound Better Right Now These relatively simple fixes can make a huge difference.

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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.

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What You Need to Know About Jumbo Frets

By Dave Hunter published 13 July 20

An overview of jumbo frets and why some players swear by 'em.

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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