How to Tell If a Vintage Fender's Pickups Are Original
Bought a vintage Fender and not sure if the pickups are original? Here's what we check at the bench — date codes, bobbin construction, wiring, and what correct looks like...
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Kiesel Zeus Headless Setup, Sharp Fret Ends From Low Humidity Storage
A Kiesel Zeus headless electric came in for a setup after extended storage. Sharp fret ends from low humidity — the most common issue we see on stored guitars in...
1988 Fender USA Telecaster Setup and Electronics Verification, Original Pickups Confirmed
A new owner brought in a 1988 Fender USA Telecaster in rare red to verify the pickups and electronics were original and get a proper setup. Here's what we found...
New Fender Jazzmaster Setup, Factory Action Too High
A new Fender American Professional II Jazzmaster in Dark Night came in with factory action higher than the player wanted. Common on new Fenders. Here's what we adjusted and why...
New England Climate and Your Guitar — Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Maine
New England isn't one climate. Coastal Maine, the Green Mountains, inland Massachusetts, and the Berkshires each do different things to a guitar. Here's what's actually regionally specific — and what...
What Is Fret Buzz and How Do I Fix It
Fret buzz has a specific cause and a specific fix. Here's how to diagnose whether it's action, neck relief, a high fret, the nut, or technique — and what to...