Exploring Guitar Neck Issues It is easy to get confused between neck relief and neck angle when looking down the edge of some guitar necks. These are very different issues indeed, and unfortunately unqualified guitar "techs" get confused also … [Read more...] about Neck Angle vs. Neck Relief
Instrument Care
“TUNING PROBLEMS”
We often get customers in the repair shop explaining their various forms of "tuning problems." Surprising to most guitarists, this is rarely due to the tuning machines themselves. True, it is sometimes due to faulty tuners, and a set of high-quality … [Read more...] about “TUNING PROBLEMS”
Proper Guitar Care & Humidity
(Note: this is an excerpt from our Instrument Wellness page.) If you want your guitar to function at its best, always remember: Stability is the key. A good case and a humidifier will help keep your instrument more stable. When not being played, … [Read more...] about Proper Guitar Care & Humidity
Making a Resonator Sing
-Bryce Schneider, guest blogger, Custom Sound Asst. Manager Not too far back I found a great deal online for a used resonator guitar... mostly. The instrument came in the mail and I immediately popped open the case, tuned her up and then I just … [Read more...] about Making a Resonator Sing
It’s Dry (again)
I just realized how dry it's getting after checking on some plants and flowers I'm taking care of-- and almost killing some of them! It hasn't rained in how many days?... and the high desert is dry again. So, just a reminder after all that … [Read more...] about It’s Dry (again)
Humidity Discussion
What happens to a guitar when it's dried out? Here's one example. Aside from cracks like the one shown here, the critical geometry is completely affected, making any setup adjustments extremely difficult. In addition to this, the entire … [Read more...] about Humidity Discussion
Instrument Care
Custom Sound has two talented luthiers to advise and assist you with repairs and information about the functioning of your instrument. Adam Frumhoff, the resident luthier, and Ryan Elewaut, owner and head luthier at Custom Sound are available … [Read more...] about Instrument Care
Mandolin Acclimation
Here is a repair I did a few years ago, a report I'm re-posting for the new site here. I replaced the bridge foot on this Stiver mandolin after fabricating the new one from an ebony blank. The need for this repair was due to a typical northern … [Read more...] about Mandolin Acclimation
