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How To Tighten Loose Guitar Knobs And Controls (EASY FIX!)

May 13, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

Guitar knobs and toggles can loosen from heavy use or because of expansion and contraction of the wood due to temperature and humidity changes. Depending on what tools you use and which guitar you have, it should be an easy fix! How To Tighten The Loose Toggle Switch On Your Guitar Having loose knobs and … Read more

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Can I Take My Guitar On a Southwest Airlines Flight? (Explained!)

August 31, 2022April 24, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

You’ve just landed a gig in a different state and realized you need to take your guitar on the airplane. Or, you’re about to take your dream vacation to Hawaii but don’t want to leave your guitar behind. What are your options? Can you bring a guitar on a Southwest Airlines flight? Read on for … Read more

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Can I Take My Guitar On a United Airlines Flight? (Answered!)

May 13, 2022April 23, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

You might be visiting family for the holidays and thought why don’t I just take my guitar with me? But… Can you take a guitar with you on a United flight? United Airlines has a great reputation for being one of the most pet-friendly airlines. But what about musical instruments? Can You Bring a Guitar … Read more

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New Guitar Strings vs Old Strings (Which Is Better?)

May 13, 2022March 28, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

You might have bought yourself a guitar a few months ago and you have been learning some songs on it. But now your guitar starts to sound a bit different than before, and you’re wondering… Should I put some new strings on my guitar or are these old ones still good? We’re here to figure … Read more

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Why Do My Guitar Strings Smell Bad? (Explained!)

April 13, 2022February 18, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

Few people know this, but guitars can smell bad, especially the strings. In fact, many times they smell so bad that it’s hard to enjoy playing them. But what makes guitars smell bad in the first place? And more importantly, how can you get rid of the smell for good? Why Do My Guitar Strings … Read more

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What Oil to Use for Your Guitar Body? (Explained!)

May 13, 2022February 9, 2022 by HobbyGuitarist

When it comes to guitar finishing, the process has a lot of steps i.e. oiling, staining, painting, etc. A finished guitar passes through different steps during the process. This article is specifically related to guitar oil. So, whether it is the process of finishing your guitar or cleaning and maintaining your guitar. You will need … Read more

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Cleaning a Guitar Fretboard (Everything you need to know!)

April 13, 2022October 2, 2021 by HobbyGuitarist

I always think that cleaning a guitar fretboard is a little bit like looking after a child! You love it, you spend quality time with it, you want to take care of it. What I’m talking about here, specifically, is cleaning the fretboard – that is, the wooden face of the neck where the frets … Read more

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