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THE GUITAR PLAYERS COMMUNITY

GHS Fast Fret

The lifespan of a set of guitar strings will vary depending on the brand of strings, the amout they are played, and how much grime and sweat is deposited onto the strings as you are playing. Typically, a nice new set of strings will lose their bright, swishy sound after about a week or two, before gradually becoming dull and muddy. A couple of months later - they will need to be replaced. If you’re playing in a band, or on a more regular basis - the lifespan will be far less.

Replacing Your Guitar Innards

This article is a guide to replacing pickups, control pots and wiring inside your guitar. Often, replacing the stock pickups on a guitar with a better quality ones that match your playing style more closely, will yield better sounds.

This article was inspired by just such a thing - the stock Ibanez pickups on my DTX120 were muddy sounding, and the wiring and pots were knackered.

Ibanez GRX70 Respray

This is my version of a guitar re-spray, where I have added in my own tips as well as stressing some important points that Damo had covered in his article. Performing any alterations or modifications on your guitar can lead to serious and permanent damage. Before attempting anything, you should have a good knowledge of the electronics of your guitar, including an ability to solder wires and components.

Ibanez Bridge Replacement

This article explains how to replace the stock standard bridge on your guitar, as demonstrated with an Ibanez GRX70.
Although the bridge was change purely for asthetic purposes, it still demonstrates the fundamental techniques required for such a task.

String Gauges

You enter a guitar shop and want some new strings. Now should you go for brand "we made the best strings" or brand "we are better then the rest" or even brand "we have special different strings that no one else can make"?