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How to improve your guitar sound
Do you feel that your guitar doesn't keep the tuning as you would like it to? Do you want to get the most out of your instrument and enjoy a rich, vibrant sound? Don't worry, you're don't worry, you're not alone! Many guitarists face these same challenges.
Here are some secrets from Maderas Barber to improve the sound of your guitar.
Three simple tricks to improve your guitar sound
To tune your guitar accurately, we are going to focus on the elements that play a more relevant role:
1.Capo
2.Headstock
3.Cleaning and lubrication
Each one has great importance in achieving this stability, and paying attention to them will go a long way in achieving the best sound for your guitar.
1. Check the nut
When we have tuning problems we will always suspect, first of all, the capo. If it is made of plastic and we do not want to change it, we will have to use a suitable appropriate string gauge, according to the size of the existing nut grooves. These have to be loose so that they do not get stuck, and to confirm that the string rests at the bottom of the groove. At the same time, we will make sure that they are not too thin, to avoid looseness. If we decide to change the rope, we have several options, but the two most common are currently are those made of natural bone and those made of polymers or resins, such as Tusq or Graphtech. Both can be found on the market in either raw or preformed form and both of them we will have to work them with the corresponding tools: files, sandpaper, sandpaper, sandpaper, etc.
2. Check the headstock
The tuning pegbox is often blamed for all ills when there are tuning problems. Most of these problems come from the nut, but it is also important not to lose sight of the tuning peg. It is not a good idea to lose sight of the headstock because it is also responsible for compromising the stability. We will choose a quality tuning pegbox, whose gears do not have and, if possible, with a good ratio of turns of the headstock/shaft. Gotoh, Hipshot, Kluson... all of them have models that more than meet these requirements.
3. Keep ropes clean and lubricated
Keeping the strings clean and lubricated is essential in all the points of support and friction between the strings and other elements of the guitar, such as nut grooves, string retainers, saddles, frets and other moving parts of the guitar, such as headstock gears, bridge rests, etc. For this purpose, we have several lubricants, accessories and cleaning products, which will keep the instruments in optimal condition.
Your trusted luthiers store
We want to be the reliable luthiers store you are looking for. At Maderas Barber, we are passionate about music and we offer guitarists everything they need to create and enjoy music. We have a wide selection of quality woods, accessories and tools, as well as a team of specialized luthiers who can help you repair, tune and customize your acoustic guitar.
Visit our online store or come to our facilities to discover all the products we have available. We are sure we can help you make your guitar sound like never before!
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