Latest articles by Jack Ellis
Guitar setup 101: how to set up your tremolo
Vibratos are great when they’re working but a nightmare if you don’t look after them
Guitar modding: how to install an acoustic pickup
Competing with a band when armed with an acoustic presents some obvious sound issues. Is it time to boost your acoustic for stage performances? Here’s how to do it yourself...
How to install new guitar tuners
Upgraded machineheads can improve ropey tuning, here’s how to properly fit them like a pro
How to install compensated Tele-style saddles
A nifty intonation-improving upgrade is now available for ashtray bridges...
How to replace a Telecaster pickup switch
Swapping out a faulty pickup switch needn’t be a dreaded chore with this guide
How to make a bone acoustic guitar saddle
How to get a crucial component of your acoustic tone right
How to get series and parallel sounds from your guitar pickups
Grab a bonus sound from a humbucker with this neat hum-cancelling wiring mod
How to set up a Floyd Rose tremolo
Change strings and intonate this tricky trem with our easy guide
How to make a bone guitar nut
Learn how to make your own with our DIY guide
How to add a coil-split to your Les Paul
Get twice as much from your humbuckers with just a few new parts!
How to set acoustic guitar saddle height
Acoustics are not as friendly as electrics when it comes to setting saddle height. As a consequence a lot of acoustics are left with the wrong action
Guitar setup: how to install a new pickup selector switch
Need to change your pickup switch? Our man in the workshop will show you how to change this crucial component as used on Strats, Teles and more...
