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Guides on used guitars, setups and repairs — from the RR Guitar Shop workbench in Caldas da Rainha.
Why does my guitar go out of tune? Causes and fixes
Drifting out of tune or only up the neck? Learn the causes (strings, tuners, nut, bridge, intonation) and what you can fix at home.
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Crackling pot and a noisy guitar jack: causes and fixes
Why guitar pots crackle and jacks cut out or lose signal: common causes, a safe at-home fix and when to call a luthier.
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Why does my guitar buzz (fret buzz)? Causes and fixes
A practical guide to why your guitar buzzes, how to diagnose the cause by buzz location, and what to adjust at home versus bring to a luthier.
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Switching to Heavier Gauge Strings: What Changes in Setup
Heavier strings change tension, neck relief and the nut — learn what to check at home and when to call a luthier.
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Copper tape shielding: is it worth it for your guitar?
What copper tape shielding actually fixes (and doesn't) in your guitar or bass cavities, and how to do it properly.
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How to choose a used guitar (a practical guide)
What to check before buying a second-hand guitar: neck, frets, electronics and the value of a professional setup.
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