Guitar Repair: 5-Step Survival Guide

Netahnpaul8617 Jul, 2022News

Tuners are a good example of how moving guitar parts frequently need maintenance. They may go one way and feel sloppy and loose with time, or they may go the other way and feel stiff or even stiffen up. So, is it time for a new tuner? No, not always. Starting with the open-geared tuners that are frequently seen on acoustics, Gretsches, and other instruments, let's move on. Each tuner is fixed to the headstock by two screws that are typically found on the gear plate.