Finishing

Polishing

Pickups For Accoustics

Tonewood

The first time I built a guitar myself in my youth, I used cheap plywood, it was just there! I just didn't think about it, which wood do I take and in which quality should I use it?

Adhesives and glues from guitar making

Here I describe glues and adhesives that I have had experience with in new guitar building and repair.

Bending a Cigar Box tailpiece

Shielding of electric compartment

Who hasn't experienced this: You're playing a beautiful number, maybe the recording recorder is also running - and something is humming. As soon as the guitarist or the bassist turns a little, the humming becomes less.

The use of Mammoth Ivory

As most people know, the material of the elephant's front teeth is called ivory. These weir teeth of elephants are elongated incisors. They are covered with nerves almost to the tip and are therefore hollow from the root to just before the end of the tusk and relatively thin-walled at the base of the jaw.

FAQ - Fret wire installation and adjustment

Fret wire – tips and adjustments for optimal installation

When refretting, it is not only important to use high-quality material, but also to prepare and adjust the fret wire correctly. Differences in radius, foot width, or slot size can otherwise cause the frets to not hold permanently. The following instructions provide practical tips on how to optimally adjust and professionally install fret wire, regardless of whether it is hammered or pressed in.